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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames))

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The Secrets of the Grimoire Revealed 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Once again, Final Fantasy goes tactical. Tactics A2, Grimoire of the Rift is by far one of the biggest Strategy RPGs you can find on a handheld system. With nearly 400 missions you may find yourself wanting some help to get through it all, as well as some of the game's more complex offerings. The strategy guide will more than likely help you out in more than a few situations. Much of the guide is pretty detailed. If you're stuck, this is the guide to get.

It waste no time jumping into most of the basics of the game. While Grimoire of the Rift seems fairly straight forward, this is definitely useful to those still feeling little confused about the games mechanics.

Perhaps one of the more rewarding things about the guide is the breakdown of each race and every single job in the game. Showcasing how each race grows with certain jobs and detailing all the job abilities. It'll also tell you how to unlock each job. It'll also show you the growth and a few tactics to using the job. There's actually a lot of information here that can be very beneficial to what you need to survive.

Finally, the game gives you a brief overview of combat. For experienced Tactical Strategy RPG players, this isn't something you'll need. If this is your first time playing a Final Fantasy Tactics game, however, some of this information is probably much more important than it appears. What all players may want to take a look at, however, is all the information pertaining to the laws. here is where they have a list of each law, what it means, and a note or two on how to overcome the law.

After all this basic stuff, the guide finally jumps into the main missions. When it comes to the tactical front, there isn't always a lot you can say in most missions. While the maps are good, showing you where your units are placed and where your enemies will be, as well as pointing out treasure and traps the overall strategies are fairly basic. It's hard to penalize the guide for this, however, given that there are so many ways to go about any battle. Rather than telling how to go about the battle, it's more focused on helping you get set up and pointing out the important aspects. They'll suggest certain units to deploy, but for the most part, they let the player go about the way he or she feels is best. Much of what's helpful in the guide is not found within the walkthrough. It's found in much of its other content.

It'll also cover all the side missions. It'll help you set up dispatches if need be. Not every optional mission has a map, but there's really no need for there to be a map for every mission. After all, you'll visit some areas a ton of times. There's also a lot of information on the auctions if need be.

One of the most helpful aspects of this guide, however, is the Clan Trials. This will tell you everything you need to know about them. The strategies here are fairly in depth and it'll tell you the info you need to know for each difficulty concerning it.

After all this information, the guide goes into the monsters data. At first it will show just about all the loot monsters can drop. After that, however, it goes into a huge bestiary. The bestiary is very exhaustive. Especially considering many guides to a Tactical RPG don't have them. But you will learn just about everything about your enemy. Including how far they can move and each and every ability they're capable of using.

Finally, there's a lot of data on the weapons, armor, etc. Each piece of equipment also tells you what you'll need to create it in the bazaar.

There's a lot of information crammed in this guide. And it'll actually tell you how to get all of it. Including unlocking all the hidden characters and job classes. It also manages to be a very well organized guide, and has a good presentation.

If you're looking for an immensely detailed database on Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, then look no further than this guide. It's incredibly detailed and user friendly. There are fewer resources for Final Fantasy Tactics A2 as good as this one.

Editorial Review:

BradyGames’ FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

• A complete walkthrough of all main missions.
• Detailed maps covering all missions and side quests.
• Full list of Character Jobs with strategies to master each one.
• In-depth listing of items and how to collect them.
• Extensive bestiary with information on strengths, weaknesses, and more!
• Plus comprehensive coverage of all subquests!

Platform: Nintendo Ds

Genre: Role-Playing Game

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Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green (Prima Official Game Guide)

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Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green (Prima Official Game Guide) 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

the guide is full of typos and misinformation. the pokedex in the back is very weak. it shows no stats for any pokemon. it only has what moves they learn (of which many of them are typos) it also doesn't have what a nature does to a pokemon. (in other words, it doesn't tell what stat a nature hurts and helps) it also is missing a list of all the moves in the game. it only has the 50 TMs, but the other moves (non TM and HM) are not in the book. i have to use 2 other guides to make up for this. the only use for this guide is to find items, however, it's not worth it since there is no other information what-so-ever.

pokeman fire red and leaf green 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

grandson was FINALLY able to obtain the answers he needed to con't with the game..it stops the frustructions that come with trying to master a game. very helpful for the parents and grandparents too.

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Catch 'Em All Over Again!
·Extensive strategy for new and veteran Pokémaniacs
·Massive walkthrough with stats on every enemy
·Exclusive maps to help you navigate each area
·Detailed battle tactics for dominating your Pokémon® Ruby & Sapphire—playing friends!
·Essential PokéDex, featuring stats and how to catch them

Crash: Mind Over Mutant: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) (Prima Official Game Guides)

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Learn the locations of all hidden collectables and all secret "mutant-only" areas.
Detailed strategies for obtaining every Xbox 360 achievement.
Fastest way to 100% completion secrets.
Master every mutant with pro tips and creature breakdowns.

Mass Effect (Prima Official Game Guide)

Stephen Stratton, Bryan Stratton, Brad Anthony

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Stratagy Guide 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book has everything you need to save the universe from Saren. Everything. Walkthrough includes bot Paragon and Renagade choices. A must have really.

WHy? 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I dont understand why people waste their hard earned money on Game Guides...i mean not only can you find strategy on the internet but in the case of Mass Effect it is a pretty straight forward game. I've beaten the game on Hardcore mode and I'm working on Insanity and I have used no game guide at all. Stop wasting your money and just play the game

The Manual you don't get with the game. 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

You've seen all the reviews above. So I'll be brief. This is a guide on what all the who's and what's and fiddly bits are in the game. The 1st few chapters are a perfect primer for getting your head around the game mechanics and concepts. Especially if you are a person with a busy schedule (and or family) whom can't spend hours on end in front of the screen. You don't have to use the walk-through, but it's nice to get you out of sticky spots.

Definitely recommend this as a buy!

Editorial Review:

The Mass Effect strategy guide book contains 272 fully colored pages.Full mission and optional assignment walkthroughs.Massive galactic codex section for all the background you could want.All Achievements and how to get them.Mass Effect warfare secrets revealed.

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) (Prima Official Game Guides)

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

a real help 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is great it gives the low down on all badies and stats about each character. It even tells you how you should use each character in battle.

Best Sonic Guidebook EVER! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I recommend this guide book even if you're a person who doesn't use it. It has good pictures, a list of all the Chao and some of them which you can only get in certain conditions, character stats, and how to beat certain bosses It also recommends which team you should use and why. For example, your first battle with Imperator Ix, it says what unless you use certain characters, it will be a difficult match. For example, the guidebook says that the easiest way to defeat Ix is to use a team of Sonic, Tails, Dr. Eggman and Omega. Sonic can be used to both heal the party and dish out a fair amount of damage to the boss. Since he always attacks first, he is crucial. Eggman can be used to attack all three enemies with Bombardment because he can kill Ix's men in two hits if his attack is level 3. Omega can be used to attack Ix directly because all of his attacks do mega damage to one opponent and Ix is the big threat. Tails is used to heal both HP and PP to two party members per turn and then use other moves to increase the defense or increase the number of turns one can attack after that. The boss will probably be dead though if you can input all the commands on the touch screen.

Sure the guidebook forgets to add certain things on the map which is very detailed and accurate if you want to get every ring and Chao Eggs in the game. Getting rings in the game is important because not only do you need them to buy items from the stores, but you need them in order to continue your game. If you have no rings when your party dies, you probably have to start all over from chapter 1. This might be false though as I have not gotten a game over yet. Who would want to get a game over anyway? As for Chao Eggs, they are important to the game too because they give the character a special ability when bonded with the Chao itself. While it may be annoying to get a common chao, you might get lucky and get a unique or rare chao. If you decided to help Cream in chapter 3, you automatically get her Chao Cheese which is one of the best Chaos in the game, increases the chance of an ambush and a critical enemy.

This is the reason why I recommend the guidebook. With it, you can get so much detailed information. You even get notes on what the creators of the game think and their strategies that provide helpful hints. You won't even need an FAQ online if you have this guide book. So if you're stuck, get this prima guide before it disappears because that happened with Sonic Adventure 2 Battle strategy guide!

Editorial Review:

Detailed walkthrough that is a step-by-step guide to collecting all rings, Chao Eggs, and items.
Character analysis features POW Moves, leveling data, character building, and combat tips.
Every mission and side mission disclosed with complete journal entries.
Comprehensive data section covering all equipment, consumables, enemies, POW Moves, and Chao.
Complete area maps that show all items, Chao Eggs, and Movement icons.

Complete Champion: A Player's Guide to Divine Heroes (Dungeons & Dragons d20 3.5 Fantasy Roleplaying)

Ed Stark, Chris Thomasson, Rhiannon Louve, Ari Marmell, Gary Astleford

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Shadowstrikers! 4 out of 5 stars.
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I quite like Complete Champion, which offers more depth on the major D&D religions, some cool feats and alternative class features, spells, and magic items. I didn't think too much of the prestige classes, but I rarely find prestige classes very compelling. Then again, I thought the "Shadowstrikers" have a very cool flavor: sort of a military alliance between the churches of Pelor and Heironious out to save the world. The Summon Holy Symbol and Metal Fang were a couple of handy spells that, upon reflection, should've come out years ago. The new feats include Domain Feats, each one associated with a particular domain that the cleric has to have to take it. The new reserve feat associated with healing (Touch of Healing) could revolutionize how some parties approach healing between battles: so long as you keep a 2nd level or higher cure spell in reserve, you can slowly heal your buddies up to half their total hp without casting a spell or expending a charge off a wand. (The feat is particularly useful for druids and bards.) The Holy Warrior feat is a personal favorite (constant boost to damage, but you need access to the War domain). An earlier review suggested that the book is only helpful for paladins: I couldn't disagree more. There is a divine-style alternative class feature for every class: the ones for ranger I thought were cool, and there are options for fighter and monk that enable them to align their weapons/unarmed attacks without needing a cleric to cast Align Weapon. Most of the magic items work for anybody, although some are only for druids, clerics, or paladins. The rules for joining church organizations, whether or not you're a cleric or paladin, have some neat little benefits: I thought the 1st rank benefits for followers of Moradin (+5 movement for only 500 gp and some easy criteria) is a good example of something any dwarf would appreciate. All in all, I really liked it.

Editorial Review:

Complete Champion focuses on the divine champion and provides new rules options for characters who enjoy battling for a cause, defeating foes with divine magic, and going on quests that mean more than simply defeating the bad guy and grabbing the treasure. Complete Champion also helps Dungeon Masters run quest-themed campaigns and adventures.

In addition to providing various archetypes for characters, Complete Champion includes new feats and prestige classes. This book features dozens of deity- and belief-themed organizations, turning religion and holy (or unholy) power into something characters of all classes can use.

BioShock Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature)

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Can You Survive a Madman’s Utopia?

You are a cast-away in Rapture, an underwater Utopia that has been torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified “splicers” and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters.

Comprehensive Walkthrough

Horror is waiting around every corner; use this guide to survive unscathed. Learn how to fend off the Splicers, bring down the Big Daddies, and overcome the lunatics that populate the underwater metropolis of Rapture.

Illustrated Maps

Discover the best route to each of your objectives and learn the location of every safe, secret, and enhancement that this strange world holds.

Evolve Today

Uncover the secret powers of plasmids and unlock your genetic potential. With these genetic mutations you can shock, freeze, and incinerate enemies, use telekinesis to move objects, and enrage foes to make them fight against each other.

U-Invent

Use our guide to create valuable upgrades to all of your weapons.

Exclusive Foldout

An exclusive poster features art from the game and a full list of Xbox 360 achievements on the reverse.

Platform: Xbox 360 and PC

Genre: Shooter

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Star Wars Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels and Jedi Alliance: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

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•Flip Book: Extensive walkthroughs of every level for both Star Wars® The Clone Wars™: Lightsaber Duels™ for the Nintendo Wii and Star Wars® The Clone Wars™: Jedi Alliance™ for the Nintendo DS.
•Breakdown: Complete information with all combos detailed and mission challenges listed!
•Secrets: Hints and tips to unlock everything for both games!
•Bonus Content: Exclusive art section for both games!

Second Life: The Official Guide

Michael Rymaszewski, Wagner James Au, Cory Ondrejka, Richard Platel, Sara Van Gorden, Jeannette Cézanne, Paul Cézanne, Benjamin Batstone-Cunningham, Aleks Krotoski, Celebrity Trollop, Jim Rossignol

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Since "opening" in 2003, Second Life has become an explosive worldwide phenomenon, inhabited by over 5 million virtual residents by 2007. Hit the digital ground running with Second Life: The Official Guide, the ultimate travel reference to this exciting new "metaverse." Get all the information you'll need to create your avatar, navigate the landscape, and build your in-World business to produce real-world profits.

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Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire (Prima's Official Strategy Guide)

Elizabeth Hollinger

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As With Most Reviews, This is the Best Guide 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Man, this is an awesome guide. I just got it in November and I already am at the Victory Road, about to enter the Pokemon League! Some reviews says it tells lies, and skips around the world of Hoenn; it doesn't! Some people even say that it skips Trainer imformation; but that's because Trainer's Pokemon are random. And for the "skipping around" part, just use the Quick Walkthrough to be guided and then head to the events of Hoenn in "Maps of Hoenn"! Some reviewers say that the guide calls Rock types Earth types, but that's usual. The guide even contains a Pokedex section, a List of Moves and a list of items! Here are the good and bad details about the guide (although it isn't that bad.)

- The Good,
- Nice walkthrough that connects to the Quick Walkthrough.
- Thorough Pokedex, containing every Pokemon.
- Nice charts for moves, and items.
- Strategies for all Sub Quests and Pokemon Contests.
- Good strategies for gym leaders, rivals and proteges, a.k.a. Wally.
- Nice maps showing every building.
- Locations of all Pokemon
- The Bad,
- Doesn't include Secret Bases.
- On the battle with Archie in the Seafloor Cavern, he doesn't have a Golbat, he has a Crobat.

- And the Ugly(I'm just kidding!)

Anyway, buy this guide; it's well worth it!

Editorial Review:

MODEL- 54246 VENDOR- PRIMA GAMES FEATURES- Official Strategy Guide for Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Defeat Team Aqua and Team Magma!* Tips for winning the Pokemon Contests * Locations to all Secret Bases and Battle Towers * Thorough Pokedex featuring Ruby and Sapphire Pokemon with locations statistics and skills.* Strategy to win all 2-on-2 battles and beat all enemy Pokemon Trainers * Complete walkthrough of the vast new Pok mon world including all cities towns streets and dungeons.* Detailed moves list * Tips to capturing evolving and customizing your Pokemon * Detailed charts for Technical and Hidden Machines* 152 Pages* Platform- GameBoy AdvanceMANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  90 DAYS