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2007 PCPlayStationXbox free

The movie tie-in to The Golden Compass is a fairly linear third-person adventure where Lyra solves puzzles, sneaks and fights alongside her daemon Pantalaimon. It retells the story with a slightly different ending and bonus footage.

What defines The Golden Compass:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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The Hobbit

94 %

2003 PCPlayStationXbox

  • Fantasy setting
  • Accessible and relaxed
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

A third-person adventure where you relive Tolkien's journey to the Lonely Mountain as Bilbo Baggins, mixing platforming, sneaking, light puzzles and simple combat.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Fantasy setting

An action-adventure where you roam a freely explorable Hogwarts as Harry, learning spells, solving puzzles and dodging Umbridge. The story follows the fifth book and the formation of Dumbledore's Army.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Fantasy setting

A family-friendly action-adventure where you switch between Harry, Ron and Hermione, cast spells, solve puzzles and hunt for hidden collectibles around Hogwarts castle.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum

Pure single-player experience

You play Gollum in Middle-earth, sneaking, climbing and solving puzzles through Mordor and Mirkwood while Gollum and Sméagol argue in his head. It leans on Tolkien's world and its unusual protagonist, though the gameplay is fairly basic and rough around the edges.

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

Puzzles and brain teasers

A young thief and the powerful creature Majin explore a ruined kingdom. Play blends stealth, combat and cooperative puzzles by commanding your monstrous companion.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Pure single-player experience

A linear action-adventure retracing the first Tolkien book, switching between Frodo, Gandalf and Aragorn with melee, archery, magic and stealth. Its appeal lies mainly in travelling through familiar locations like the Shire and Moria.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Fantasy setting

A 3D action-adventure following Harry's first year at Hogwarts, mixing spell lessons, light puzzles, platforming and Quidditch while earning house points for Gryffindor.

Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart

Puzzles and brain teasers

A classic hidden-object adventure in which you play a museum owner chasing an undead pirate who kidnapped your daughter. You solve puzzles and search for hidden items across decayed pirate locations while uncovering a tragic love story.

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