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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Official Strategy Guide (Brady Games)

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Spore: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

David Hodgson

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

decent guide need more info on grox 3 out of 5 stars.
11 of 34 people found this review helpful.

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the guides pretty decent cept they do not tell you how to actually really defeat the grox and get to the center of the galaxy oh well.. guide is still cool i guess.

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Worst Guide I've Bought 2 out of 5 stars.
10 of 13 people found this review helpful.

I've had really good luck buying strategy guides but this one was the worst and an obvious waste of money that I regret.

Pros:
Good details on every single selectable item and lots of good examples of setups for every single stage except one.
There are some hints periodically that I didn't think of till reading this guide.

Cons:
The only stage this book is terrible at is the most in-depth and difficult stage in the game. The Space stage. 80 - 90% of the book is dedicated to the earlier stages but only a sliver is on the hardest/most complex stage.

Overall impression:
[...]. Do a little homework online for any details/hints/walkthroughs you might need and you will be far better off with even more cash in your pocket. Sure there are a couple of hints in there I didn't think of, but not [...] worth of hints and help. Maybe [...] worth. Save your money.

Side venting regarding the game.... I HATE DRM. They are going to DRM Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 as well. What JERKS! I'm the type that uninstalls a game, reinstalls, uninstalls, reinstalls. It's all based on what I feel like at any moment in time and given that I own hundreds of games, it's easy to change my mind for something else. The DRM did NOT affect the 2 stars I gave to the guide. The guide really did deserve 2 stars. The game is worth 4-5 stars but I gave it a 1 because I don't want to be annoyed when I reinstall my own game. Why should I have to justify my life to some stranger just to get another install license?

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•Exclusive Spore poster and comic!
•Make cool creatures, fantastical buildings, and strange vehicles with our expert modeling tips.
•Follow the evolution of our Spore from single-celled Lumpy to Space RangerVonClumpy!
•Full catalog of creator parts, complete with stats and tips for use.
•Super abilities, achievements, and enough detail to please any evolved tool user.

Fable II Limited Edition Guide (Brady Games)

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Lego Batman: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Michael Littlefield

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

Completely Useless 2 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I recommend NOT wasting the money on this guide. It seems only half-finished with very vague descriptions of the different character and item uses. The guide may help you get through minor areas of the game, but it does nothing that a few moments of game-play problem solving wouldn't help. The maps are helpful, but as far as percentage-completion is concerned you're better off finding a walkthrough online- it would be far more accurate and thorough. While I'm certainly not looking for "cheat codes" I would appreciate it if the information in this guide was at the very least detailed and correct. For example, it would be better if it read "In order to unlock this character, you must complete X,Y,Z" or give accurate descriptions of each character's abilities (in at least three cases, we found that these were incorrect or too vague to be useful - i.e. Catwoman has the ability of security clearance, but at which points specifically?). This guide is absolutely not worth the money to purchase it. If a particular point confounds you it would be a better use of your time to simply google the level on which you are stuck.

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•Walkthrough — Thorough walkthroughs for the 15 hero and the 15 villain missions even for Freeplay Mode!
•Maps — Detailed maps from sewers to rooftops with the locations of red power bricks and LEGO canisters!
•Character Info and Suits— Complete character descriptions with breakdowns of their abilities and power suits!
•Vehicles — Descriptions on all vehicles including the Batmobile, Batboat and Batwing!
•Unlockables — Full info on unlockable characters and hidden levels!
•Achievements: Xbox 360 achievements shown!

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Fernando Bueno

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

Guide is hard to follow with some errors, has some good info 2 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Pros:
- Has good info on what/where each holocron is.

- Provides good character profiles.

- Provides short story line to better tie in The Force Unleashed with Star Wars III and IV.

Cons:
- The guide is very hard to follow when trying to proceed through a level. You get easily lost when using this guide. As you proceed down a path, you're not sure what part of the level the guide is referring to. It's very ambiguous.

- There are no detailed maps as you follow the guide, just one simple no detail map at the beginning of each section. You have to keep flipping back to the map and try to figure out where on the map you are. This gets very frustrating as you try to proceed.

- No best route and alternant route information.

- The screenshots in each section are hard to see and don't help. It's very hard to connect the screenshots to your screen. They are a complete waste of space and add no value. Detailed map inserts would have been a better use of this space.

- Although I listed Holocron locations above as a pro, the guide is frustrating to use as it guides you to them. The info and direction the guide provides is vague.

- Has errors for what buttons to hit for some force combos for the PS3. For instance, it may list X, X, X, X for a particular combo, the actual button may be square.

All and all, this is an ok guide, it helped me get some holocrons (although it was frustrating to use), but you really don't need it. The guide gives you generic advice and info on beating bosses that you could figure out yourself.

Editorial Review:

• Walkthrough: Extensive walkthrough of every level for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii
• Maps: Detailed area maps including locations for Holocrons, 'saber hilts, 'saber crystals, colored crystals, Health Holocrons, Force Holocrons, Health Pickups
• Force Powers: Breakdown of all Force powers such as Sith Strike, Force Push, Ground Slam, Saber Whirlwind, Choke and more
• Use the Force: Complete appendices with full analysis of every weapon, item, and enemy
• Bonus Content: Concept art section

Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Official Strategy Guide (Bradygames Strategy Guides)

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Revive the Great Tree of Tranquility!

You will need the Lost Quilt, the aid of the Harvest Sprites, and this comprehensive guide to restore life on Waffle Island!

Activities

Detailed chapters dedicated to everything involved with farming, ranching, fishing, and mining.

Island Life

New to town? We’ll show you around! Our initial walkthrough and Storybook chapter are ideal for meeting the locals and getting familiar with the surroundings and activities you can explore.

Characters

Get to know every Islander--daily schedules, likes and dislikes, favorite gifts, and more.

Courtship & Marriage

Whether you play the game as a girl or boy, this is your guide to dealing with your rivals in love and winning the hearts of others.

Detailed Item Lists

Complete lists of all crops, flowers, fish, animals, gems, and more!

Cookbook

Cooked items are vital to friendship, energy levels, and even advancing the plot. We detail all recipes, equipment, and ingredients in the game.

Calendar

A visual guide to seasonal events--when they happen and what you need to do to prepare for them.

Platform: Nintendo Wii

Genre: Role-Playing Game

This product is available for sale in North America only.

INFINITE UNDISCOVERY Signature Series Guide

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Break the Chains that Enslave the World!

The Order of Chains, led by the Dreadknight, has locked the moon in place with massive chains to leech its power. The ominous power of these chains has spawned deadly creatures that blight the land. Crops fail, trees wither, and humanity cries out for salvation. Who will heal the land?

Complete Walkthrough

Use our strategies to complete every mission. Detailed area maps illustrate important characters, mission objectives, and treasure chests.

Full Bestiary

Learn the strengths and weaknesses of every enemy type and discover tips and tactics to get the best loot drops.

Item List and Crafting Guide

Complete statistics and effects for every weapon, armor piece, accessory, and item in the game. Study our exhaustive lists to craft rare and powerful equipment.

Battle Skills, Side Quests, and More!

2-Sided Foldout Poster

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Role-Playing Game

Tales of Vesperia Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature)

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

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Seven Brave Friends. One Grand Adventure.

Full Walkthrough

Guide Brave Vesperia through every step of their journey, from Deidon Hold to the Enduring Shrine of Zaude!

Artes and Skills

In-depth coverage of every character's artes and skills!

Complete Monster Book

Full bestiary data including stats, habitat, weaknesses, resistances, and items dropped or stolen

Items and Equipment

Everything you need to know about your party's gear, from Synthesis ingredients to Attributes, and Skills!

In addition, you'll get:

• Cooking All recipes and Wonder Chef locations
• Characters Titles, bonus costumes, and stat growth
• Extras Achievements, Giganto Monsters and MORE!

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Official Strategy Guide (Bradygames Official Strategy Guides)

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

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Five Tales from Diverse Adventurers Destined to Save the World

Conquer the Monster Arena.

Fight through the Fungeon.

Boss strategies.

All-Inclusive Bestiary: Complete statistical breakdown of every foe in the game. Learn where to find them and what items they drop in defeat.

Every Side Quest: Learn the ins-and-outs of all the Casino games, the location of every mini medal, and the workings of the Monster Arena.

Equipment and Item Listings: Illustrated breakdown shows which character can equip which pieces of equipment. Plus, coverage of all the Zenithian equipment!

Game Secrets: Discover what it takes to complete the Fungeon, the game’s bonus dungeon. Find all the rare enemies to complete the Big Book of Beasts!

Complete Walkthrough: Proven strategies and tips for every chapter in the game. Utilize the area maps to pinpoint item locations with ease. Defeat every powerful boss with game-tested tactics.

Character Analysis: Complete spell listings and usable equipment for every playable character in the game

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-Playing Game

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) (Prima Official Game Guides)

Peter Olafson

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Map section is back online! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is an excellent guide and I would like to point out my book does have the map section printed out at the end of the book, awsome!

A MUST HAVE!!!!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I just got this book a few weeks ago. I've had Oblivion since I bought my 360 and this is one of they best RPG games of all time. The game is a must own. The game is massive, The biggest game world i've ever seen before. So of course if the game is massive your going to need a book that has easy to read conetnt, Lots of Maps,detailed information on the weapons, items, spells, potions, monsters ETC. This is the book!!!!!!! It has everything you need to know about playingt Oblivion. It even helps you make your character. Kind of like when you make your character in Dungeons and Dragons. It tells you how to maximize your character to the fullest even before you start your adventure. The overall walkthrough is amazing!!!! The book even tells you where to get started on your quest. Who to talk to if your doing a freedom quests or how to join the drak brotherhood and it even suggests who to kill so you don't mess up your game later on. It's a must have if you love this game. It will not just get you through that rough spot but it opens up all the possibilities that the game offers you. It opens up all the doors in this game. I don't think I would be able to know everything about this game if it wasn't for this book! I'm planning on getting the Shivering Isles and the Knights of The Nine one day. It has everything about them as well. All the maps are in the back and there are a lot of great maps. It even had all the downloadable content that you can get for the game. This book is priceless if you love this game. Buy this book! You won't be sorry. I've been playing games for over 13 years and this the best book i've owned for a game. Prima has done it again!!!!!! I don't know why it got bad reviews. The maps are in the back of the book and it has pages and pages of them.

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Find Your Path

·Covers all available content for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and downloadable content.
·Detailed maps for every part of the world and every major city, plus special maps for every key section of the main quest.
·Specific chapters on how to create your character and maximize your abilities and skills.
·Over 450 full-color pages packed with information on everything you need to know about the massive gameworld of Oblivion.
·Walkthroughs for every quest in every part of the Oblivion world, including the main quest, as well as miscellaneous and freeform quests.
·Sections on various gameplay systems including stealth, combat, magic, spellmaking and enchanting, alchemy, and more.