The Golden Compass - Nintendo DS

I was surprised by how fluid the combat feels on the DS, and the map navigation is intuitive even for a handheld. Got the Very Good copy, and it came with the case and manual as described, which is always a nice bonus.

The touchscreen puzzles are actually pretty clever, and the combat is simple enough that my kid picked it up in ten minutes. Cartridge had a few light scratches but loads and saves perfectly, so no complaints here.

The game arrived in very good condition just as described, and the cartridge fits perfectly into my DS without any wiggle. I’ve been playing through the story mode and the map puzzles are surprisingly engaging for a handheld title. It’s a solid little adventure game that’s kept me entertained during