The Golden Compass for Nintendo Wii is an action-adventure game based on the 2007 film of the same name, itself an adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy novel Northern Lights. Players step into the shoes of young protagonist Lyra Belacqua as well as her shape-shifting daemon Pan and armored bear ally Iorek Byrnison. The game follows the movie's plot, with players navigating through a magical world to save kidnapped children, uncover secrets, and explore various environments. The gameplay incorporates puzzles, platform elements, and combat as players use Lyra's special abilities and gather items to progress through the story.