- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Dec 4, 2007
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360

- Summary:
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- Developer: Shiny Entertainment
- Genre(s): Action Adventure, Fantasy, General, Fantasy
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 0 out of 17
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Mixed: 4 out of 17
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Negative: 13 out of 17
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This title is for children who would or have enjoyed Pullman's novels, and likewise the movie adapted from the first book of the trilogy. Based upon this reasonable criteria, The Golden Compass is a good game and deserves a score commensurate with that determination - the largest demerit here is that the game has only niche appeal, even for some kids without a taste for "His Dark Materials."
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Maxi Consolas (Portugal)As in many of these cases, if you liked the movie you’ll probably enjoy revisiting the story and characters. But that doesn’t make it a good game. [Jan 2008]
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The Golden Compass is just another family-friendly film cash-in with few redeeming qualities.
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The Golden Compass really isn't anything more than yet another game based on a movie that falls well shy of "quality." ‘sigh' The trend may never die.
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The Golden Compass, the book, has received more critical praise than it can count. Unfortunately, the same doesn't hold true for the movie or the video game.
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Even if you were completely charmed by Philip Pullman's work or enjoyed the movie adaptation, there's absolutely no reason to give this game a try. Even the music, as pretty as it is, can't redeem such poor gameplay and atrocious presentation.
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In general, playing the game is a sinusoidal process of momentary elation as you uncover a new element, quickly followed by deep disappointment as you discover it’s a piece of crap.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 0 out of 2
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Mixed: 1 out of 2
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Negative: 1 out of 2
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AliL.Dec 29, 2007
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DanishAbdullahFeb 10, 2008
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