The Golden Compass
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Shiny Entertainment Inc.
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Nov 2007
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The Golden Compass is an adaptation of the 2007 movie of the same name, based on the novel Northern Lights , the first in the His Dark Materials trilogy by British novelist Philip Pullman. The game follows Lyra Belacqua as she embarks on a journey to rescue her friend Roger and uncover the truth about the evil Gobblers.
The gameplay is centered around 3rd-person action, where Lyra must navigate through various environments using acrobatic movements. She can hide from enemies or search for an escape route when confronted, and uses her wit to solve puzzles that require a large amount of "courage". The player also participates in a Deception mini-game to outwit characters and gain additional courage.
Lyra is assisted on her quest by two other characters: Pan, her dæmon, and Iorek Byrnison, an armoured bear known as panserbjørne . Pan can transform into different forms, which provide unique abilities to Lyra, while Iorek provides brute strength and a special attack when his rage meter is full.
Lyra's journal serves as a task list, information storage, and a tool for the Alethiometer, the golden compass. The player must match symbols in the Divining game to solve puzzles and unlock new abilities for Lyra and her companions.
The game features a unique dynamic where each character can pick up objects that grant new abilities, allowing for progression and variety throughout the game.
UPC-A:
010086631142 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
58686796 (United States)
ASIN:
B000R32IDW (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-21677 (United States)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Game Guide
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How to Play
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Setting Up Your PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System
Set up your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert The Golden Compass™ disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation 2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2) containing previously saved games.
The Golden Compass™ uses at least 135 KB of memory card data to save each game. Make sure there is enough free space on your memory card before starting play. Do not insert or remove a memory card while saving/loading games or after the power has been turned ON.
GAME START
Select START at the Title Screen to be taken to the Main Menu. From the Main Menu, you can select from a variety of options.
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NEW GAME: Start a new game.
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LOAD GAME: Load a previously saved game, and resume play.
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OPTIONS: Adjust audio, video, language, and control options.
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EXTRAS: View Journal entries, Photograms, Collectibles, Featurettes, Movies, and Game Secrets you've unlocked.
USING LYRA
Lyra is the main character of The Golden Compass™. She's very agile and clever, and excels at solving puzzles and exploring her surroundings.
In contrast to Iorek, Lyra prefers to use her wits to fool her enemies. When enemies appear, she prefers to avoid them by using Actions to hide behind crates & desks. Sometimes she has a limited amount of time to escape from an area or find a hiding place before being caught.
When an enemy spots Lyra, she can try to use objects called Collectibles to escape. There are 16 Collectibles in the game, and only Lyra can gather them. For more information, see Collectibles, pg. 9.
When Lyra gets attacked by enemies, she loses Courage. You will find orbs of Courage scattered throughout most of the stages. Collect three orbs and Lyra will get another unit of Courage; she can hold up to 10 units in all. Lots of Courage helps when you're trying to figure out a difficult jump or puzzle, so collect as many orbs as you can.
Lyra can also gain information and other valuables by interacting with other characters. Sometimes she can play a Deception mini-game to gain rewards and Courage by outwitting characters.
In her journal, Lyra keeps track of your game progress, and other information you've gathered. The most important information she gathers involves Alethiometer Symbols. You will need to use this information during Alethiometer sequences.
Finally, she can use her dæmon Pan's special abilities. Pan helps Lyra explore levels by helping her find objects, or reach areas she couldn't on her own. Pan can change into multiple forms that have different abilities, so it is wise to explore each one.
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Pan's Current Form.
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Pan's Available Forms.
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Courage Gauge.
USING PAN
Pan is Lyra's dæmon, a manifestation of her spirit. Pan can take the shape of four different animals, and each animal grants Lyra a special power that helps her on her journey. You begin with the basic Ermine form, and unlock others as you proceed through the adventure.
PAN'S FORMS
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Ermine: This form has the Ermine Insight ability. Using it reveals areas where Lyra can use Actions to solve a puzzle or find objects. While in this form, Pan can also use a special ability to chew through ropes.
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Sloth: Pan's Sloth form possesses the Swing ability. Lyra can use Pan's Sloth form to grab ahold of narrow branches and swing from them. The Sloth helps her climb up to difficult areas and reach otherwise inaccessible items.
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Hawk: Pan's Hawk form has the Glide ability. With it, Lyra is carried safely across pits and down from high places. Use the Hawk form when traversing high, dangerous areas.
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Wildcat: Pan's Wildcat form grants him the Dash ability. Lyra can use this to evade enemies quickly by rolling swiftly away from them. It also lets Lyra climb certain walls and nets, giving her access to more areas. Finally, Lyra can use Pan in his Wildcat form to slide down certain special surfaces.
USING IOREK
The other hero of our adventure is the powerful Ice Bear warrior, Iorek. He's a very strong fighter, able to send most enemies reeling with a few blows. He's not invincible though, so it's important to keep an eye on this Health.
When he takes damage, he loses Health. If he loses all of his Health, it's Game Over. You can improve Iorek's defenses against enemy attacks by gathering Sky Armor and filling up his Armor Gauge. Special Bloodmoss, found in tucked away places, can refill Iorek's Health.
Iorek has a variety of
Controls
Left Analog Stick
Move, and keep Lyra's balance while she's walking across or standing on beams.
L2 button
Transform Pan into Sloth.
L1 button
Transform Pan into Wildcat.
R2 button
Transform Pan into Ermine.
R1 button
Transform Pan into Hawk.
button
Confirm / Jump.
START button
Brings up the Pause Menu.
SELECT button
Brings up the Journal Menu.
Enemies & Characters
LYRA
Lyra is a spirited tomboy who was brought up in Jordan College, Oxford. She is the heroine of the story and the bearer of the Alethiometer.
PAN
Pan is Lyra's dearest companion and the embodiment of her soul. He is a dæmon that can transform into four different creatures to help Lyra.
IOREK
Iorek is one of the mighty armored bears of Svalbard. He agrees to help Lyra and fight by her side after she helps him recover his Sky Iron armor.
Items & Weapons
Courage Orb
This fills Lyra's courage meter.
Hawk Coin
Unlocks Pan's Hawk form granting the ability to Glide.
Sloth Coin
Unlocks Pan's Sloth form granting the ability to Swing.
Wildcat Coin
Unlocks Pan's Wildcat form granting the ability to Dash or Climb.
Bloodmoss
Fills Iorek's Health.
Sky Iron
Armor, to provide extra protection for Iorek.
Rage
Fill's Iorek's Rage Meter.
Full Rage
Completely fills Iorek's Rage meter.
Marble (Evasion)
Collect six marbles to earn a Bag-O-Marbles.
A Bag-O-Marbles
Automatically defends the next loss of a Courage Point in the event that Lyra fails an Evade attempt.
Cards (Deception)
Collect six cards to earn a Card Deck of the Trickster.
Trickster Deck
Automatically defends the next loss of a Courage Point in the event that Lyra fails a Deception attempt.
Flash Powder (Evasion)
When activated, Lyra's enemies and their dæmons are temporarily slowed.
Wildcat Trinket (Evasion)
Causes the enemy to take one challenge point as opposed to just breaking away.
Inscribed Walrus Tusk (Evasion)
Every dodge successfully completed after activation will result in two opponent challenge points lost as opposed to one.
Cedar Charm (Evasion)
When activated, all subsequent Grapple evades will now cause the enemy double damage.
Compass Insight (Deception)
Compass Insight is knowledge gained directly from Alethiometer questions, which help make Lyra's Deception much easier.
Yellow Oil (Deception)
Yellow Oil slows the Deception Game Time Bar, allowing the game to be completed in a slightly longer amount of time.
Spice Cake (Deception)
Spice Cakes improve Lyra's chances of filling the Completion Bar during a game of Deception.
Silver-tongue Licorice (Deception)
Silver Tongue Licorice makes the first game of Deception remain the same throughout the entire conversation.
Spy-Fly (Multi-Use)
When activated, the Spy-Fly automatically defeats one enemy and refills Lyra's Courage Gauge to full.
Elixir of the Witch (Multi-Use)
When activated, the Elixir automatically refills Lyra's Courage Gauge.
Shaman Wishbone (Multi-Use)
Summons forth reserves of Courage.
Dæmon Coin (Multi-Use)
Using this item gives Lyra a 50/50 chance that she will either lose 50% of her Courage, and a 50% chance that she will automatically win the challenge.
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