The Golden Compass

 Wii
Metascore
35

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 10 out of 12
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    65
    Jumping, fighting and puzzling for young fans of the movie. Most of it is incredibly easy but there's the odd bit of confusion to slow progress.
  2. N-Europe
    60
    Poor graphics and simple game-play detract from what could have been a great film-game conversion.

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#91 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. KikBlava
    Jun 2, 2008
    0
    First off, the N64 can handle these god awful graphics, the motion sensing controls are mind blowingly terrible, and what's gold about First off, the N64 can handle these god awful graphics, the motion sensing controls are mind blowingly terrible, and what's gold about it? If you really want to know how bad Golden Compass on the Wii is than look no further than hell itself.… Full Review »
  2. FrankE.
    Jan 31, 2008
    4
    Extremely poor control of characters on Wii made solving jumping puzzles tedious and unnecessarily hard - destroyed the experience.
  3. ArloS.
    Jan 27, 2008
    10
    This game is by far the best in my collection. Lyra may have a cheesy accent, but she is a pretty lovable protagonist. Beating off wolves This game is by far the best in my collection. Lyra may have a cheesy accent, but she is a pretty lovable protagonist. Beating off wolves with Iorek that just don't quit never gets old. Don't let the rating scare you off. BUY THIS GAME!… Full Review »
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