Book Description
BradyGames' FINAL FANTASY XI Official Strategy Guide (for PS2 and PC) provides extensive character strategy. Crafting guilds for those following the path of a crafter. Comprehensive weapon, armor, and accessory tables. Complete bestiary for the monster-rich areas in the world. Plus, spell lists, skillchain chart, potions and meal effects, area, dungeon, and city maps!
This Signature Series guide includes a special cover treatment, bonus content and a premium item.
This product is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only.
Customer Reviews:
FFXI Guide for Beginners.......2007-06-12
This item has helped me a lot during my time in FFXI. YES the game is updated beyond this version, YES the information is inaccurate, but this guide has saved me tons of trouble, time, and effort for BASIC beginner information such as LVLs of Magic, Armor, Weapons, and Weapon Skills. There is even a neat little guide on what weapons skills link together to preform Skillchains! All in all I've been using this guide since the beginning and believe it is worth every penny. If you buy this guide, I HIGHLY recommend also buying the FFXI Atlas Guide as well. Both of these items make entering the FFXI world that much easier and more enjoyable from beginning to end game.
just because i cant use 0 stars .......2007-03-11
please dont buy this , it keeps me company on the toilet sometimes , but thats about it
Two Years Later and I Still Use This Thing...Sometimes........2006-04-21
Even though it is two years old (and I've been playing for about that amount of time) it still has some helpful info. Of course it doesnt have any of the recent higher level things because when this guide came out there were'nt that many high level players. Also SE does not want to give away too much end game information. SE wants people to keep paying money to find out for themselves. Even though some of the quest are a bit dated it gives me a starting point. Without this guide to show me certain quests I wouldn't even know where to start to look online for it. Oh, and about the job info, the guide was written the way SE intented the jobs to be used, not the way the players use them now (Ninja was never supposed to be a tank you know.) But anyway...to the real points >>>
1) The guide IS 2 years old going on 3.
2) It does have a nice list of guild recepies. (I have level 49 Clothcraft and I love this list!) (However there are NPC's in game that can tell you everyhting you can make up to your current skill level.) On a side note: The way you actually have to fish has changed because of an update, so ask a fellow fisherman for help if you are just learning :-)
3) It has a decent mob list. No mobs from the past 2 years. Most of the ones that people level off of are in there, and it does show weaknesses,how they aggro, their jobs and their levels. Has no Notorious Monster information though.
4) Has a good gear list too. Yes you can see it in Jeuno if you just search through the Auction House. But it's still nice to have on hand at any given moment. It shows which jobs can use the gear and all the status info on the items. It also shows some Rare/EX gear which cannot be found at the Auction House.
5) Only covers the orginal version with the Rise of the Zilart expansion pack (although Zilart Missions are not actually mentioned in the guide. Which would have given away secrets to the then new expansion pack at the time.) It does have a decent quest list for these cities (I still can't do some of them because my fame is too low XD)
6) There is a skillchain chart. However it does not show all the skillchains (even some of the lower level SC's are missing.)
7) Only has maps of the 4 moajor cities. These maps are easily obtainable in the game itself. It does have some key NPC locations based on the quests that the guide provides so you dont have to hunt for Tapoh Lihzeh (she is an NPC that provides a low level repeatable quest that can actually help build Windurstian fame)or any other strangely named NPCs.
9) Some of the job info is no longer correct due to updates in gameplay. Most of these updates are on the advanced (unlockable) job classes, so by the time newer players are introduced to these jobs they should already have been made aware of these incorrections.
In all this is a fairly decent guide that is still useable (for how much longer is unknown.) I would still recommend it to new players ONLY if they can buy it at the suggested retail price of 19.99 or lower.
Outdated, and polluted with bad editorial and misinformation.......2006-04-01
Final Fantasy XI is an MMORPG's with a developer actively supporting it as well as a dedicated user base creatively finding new ways of putting play mechanisms in more and more clever uses. It's a living environment, which no book can ever come close to detailing, and no book can present you with anything better than an incomplete snapshot in time, forever left behind by all the regular game mechanism tweaks and new item additions.
That said, this guide is especially bad, even for a book. Lacking newer items and information on the different updates aside, it has a very misleading section on the different jobs ("classes") and their uses in game. It also fails at helping readers understand the dynamics of grouping ("partying") for gaining experience points and levels, and does not provide any realistic strategy to level crafting for beginners.
For a real guide on how to play the game, the best way is to just play it--and ask for advice from players in the game. Join a "Linkshell" (often called "guild" in other MMORPG's), and hang out with new friends. There is no better or more fun way to learn about the world of FFXI.
For information on various items, quests, missions, crafting, etc., look toward the Web. You can find just about any information you need out there; here's a short list of good sites to start with:
ffxi.somepage.com
ffxi.allakhazam.com
mysterytour.web.infoseek.co.jp/ffxi/us/
wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/index.php/Main_Page
So, skip this book--it'll just put wrong ideas into your head, which you'll have to unlearn. Play the game to understand it, and use the Web as your reference book instead.
(BTW, ignore all the pretty "buy gils now" advertisement on the web pages--buying virtual currencies is rather frowned upon by many players.)
Good For Those Who Are Just Getting Into The Game On Their Own.......2006-03-01
Like my title for this review states, I'd say that this guide is pretty good for how "old" it is (or how long it has been out for). But it helped me get into the game and get started pretty well once I started playing Final Fantasy XI on the PC for the first time. For those who think it is there to guide you all the way through this great MMORPG, think again, because it is just to help you get around in the beginning, not complete the game. In my experience and with the experience with my friends that play "MMO's" it is quite difficult to complete a MMORPG, especially one like FF XI. If you're one individual that is just getting into MMO's, pick up FF XI and the guide to help you with your first few adventures in the grand world of MMORPG's.
Book Description
BradyGames’ Resident Evil 4 Official Strategy Guide includes the following:
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A comprehensive walkthrough leading players through the entire game.
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Expert boss tactics to defeat all beasts, including the new enemies.
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Highly detailed maps.
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Complete item and weapon rosters, bestiary, and character bios.
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Signature Series guide includes bonus coverage, an exclusive foldout and more!
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action/Adventure
This product is available for sale in North America only.
Customer Reviews:
The best way to live through Resident Evil 4 .......2007-07-29
A friend introduced me to Resident Evil 4, and after several gruesome deaths during the course of the game I thought that maybe I should by the walk-through book. I first purchased one from a differant company, but found it to be unsatisfactory, and looked for and located a copy of this Bradygames version, which I have been extremely pleased with. The information and maps provided for game play are excellent, to the point where you can be totally prepared for what's around the next corner if you decide to read ahead, or you can just forge ahead, and then go back and read in the book where you messed up after you die, and do it better the next time. Some people might think it spoils the game to be prepared before hand, but it can easily make the game more enjoyable, and this walk-through definately makes it more so, if you decide to play that way. It's an excellent resource, and a definate must for any serious player.
Great Guide - But do You Need It?.......2007-07-09
The Guide for RE4 is a beautifully rendered one, covering all the places things hide, all the ways to combine items, and how to get every detail out with regard to outfits and the oddity of "other" weapons. The first time you play it you could probably use this, too, but only if you want to make one run at the game and only if you need it to fast-forward all of the puzzles. The problem with this is that a guide is simply a guide and, in the end, RE4 is player-friendly enough that you won't need it. You might need to find out about what to beat to get something bizarre, but there are things in game that allow for everything else.
First, the merchants in the game are really useful and they sell maps that highlight out all the treasure. While this doesn't tell you how to combine everything, you can simply keep all your odd little items and try combining them until you manage a priceless artifact. Second, you can look at the guns and see how they "stat up" to figure out what you want. The guide give advice that works if you want to edge up from one weapon to the other, but some of the weapons are pretty playthings and their use is what makes the experience unique. Third, this is the friendliest game as far as enemies are concerned, and you should be able to beat anything with a little practice and a few lucky shots. The same can be said for the puzzles - none of them are really difficult and finding out stuff on your own makes you feel strong. Finally, just play through the minigames in the game, kick it up and beat the game more than once, and power up your weapons all the way and see what you end up with.
So, you really don't need a guide and maybe you know it. Still, if you have to have one because you just need it or if you are buying this for someone who you might think needs help, it thrives here. This book is sexy, too, and I was impressed by the quality of the maps and the excellent care taken by the designers of the walk-through. I am of the opinion that a walk-through is either (1) a compulsive need to get everything or (2) a way to even the playing field. If you need either one of those, this is a golden ticket out of Las Plaga land. If not, you know how to run and gun.
Regardless, try to run the game first! The play-through is exciting when you have no idea what to expect AND you are better than you think. I wish i could wink when saying this, too, and add "trust me" for good measure. Resident Evil 4
this book is a MUST BUY.......2007-05-01
You can't do anything wrong in Resident Evil 4 as long as you have this guide. The maps show everything down to the ground texture, and the screenshots look like they are still on the TV. The guide covers playing strategies, characters, weapons, enemies, and just about anything else that has to do with the game. Resident Evil 4 is an extremely complex game at times, and this guide makes it a breeze. The only problem that I had was that the first few pages fell out, but the guide is better then any online walkthrough. BUY THIS BOOK!!!
Good guide.......2007-03-10
Overall, this is a pretty good strategy guide. If you are just a "dabbler" in the gaming community it is a great tool. I probably would never have made it through the first 10 minutes w/o it!
my son loves the book i bought for his game .......2006-11-11
i bought the book for my son for his game and he was most happy to get the book you delivered it is the fastest time allowed and he was very impressed with it and got right back in the game with the book to help me more with the game. you made him happy so i am very much happy thank you for all the help in making my son happy :) i have used [...] for my books before and i will use them again in the future thank you again
Book Description
BradyGames’ Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PS2) Official Strategy Guide includes the following:
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A complete and walkthrough plus detailed mission route maps.
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ITEM AND COLLECTION MAPS: The locations of health, armor, and weapon pick-ups are revealed â plus all 99 Red Balloons, every Unique Stunt Jump and Rampage, and other hidden bonuses.
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VICE CITY DIVERSIONS: How to have fun and make extra cash with a dazzling array of Pastimes â from the Shooting Range and Vigilante missions to Jet Ski and Quad Bike Time Trials.
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EMPIRE BUILDING: New to the series is the ability for players to create and run their own businesses. Follow included entrepreneurial advice to make it to the top.
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AND MUCH MORE!
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action/Adventure
This product is available for sale worldwide.
Customer Reviews:
The PlayStation 2 Guide Needs To Be RECALLED, REVISED, REPRINTED, And REPUBLISHED!.......2007-05-23
This is a review of this product: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Official Strategy Guide for PlayStation 2 (ISBN-10 #0744009162 - First Printing). Amazon may display this review on the page of another version of this product, for which this review may not apply. After reading this review, please click on the link so that you can be assured that the product this review applies to is the same one you thought it was for.
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** UPDATE **
BradyGames posted an update to their site with the missing information and error corrections (though it's not a complete list). See the end of this review for that updated information. You should still feel free to use the "Comments" feature to make this the official list of errors, as there are probably errors that BradyGames and myself may have missed.
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The BradyGames Grand Theft Auto PlayStation 2 guides have had errors in the past. For example, the Grand Theft Auto 3 guide is missing information on some of the side jobs and non-mission tasks; the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas guide has incorrect screen shots and information on the Photo Ops. However, this guide is the absolute worst I have ever seen. It seems that the only difference between the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PlayStation 2 (PS2) versions of the guide is the text at the bottom of the front cover and the controls listed on pages 3 and 4.
The BIGGEST ERROR is that the PS2 exclusive content is not in the guide at all. These include 6 extra Unique Stunt Jumps, 5 extra Rampages (and 1 moved), and 6 extra Side Missions. The list is below, but for details see the PS2 Exclusive Content Guide (gamefaqs-DOT-com/console/ps2/file/938211/47835).
* Unique Stunt Jump 1 - Little Havana
* Unique Stunt Jump 2 - Starfish Island
* Unique Stunt Jump 3 - Vice Point
* Unique Stunt Jump 4 - Vice Point
* Unique Stunt Jump 5 - Vice Port
* Unique Stunt Jump 6 - Vice Port
* Rampage 1 - Little Havana
* Rampage 2 - Starfish Island
* Rampage 3 - Downtown
* Rampage 4 - Prawn Island
* Rampage 5 - Vice Point
* Rampage 6 - Ocean Beach
* Side Mission - Playground On The Dock
* Side Mission - Rush!
* Side Mission - Hyman Memorial O.D.T.
* Side Mission - Caddy Daddy
* Side Mission - Playground At The Park
* Side Mission - Crims On Water Wings
The SECOND BIGGEST ERROR is that the guide lists tons of Multiplayer content that doesn't exist in the PS2 version. Details about this are included in the list of errors I found below.
The THIRD BIGGEST ERROR would relate to incorrect mission-related information. I have not found much of it because I have just started playing the game, but I know that there are a lot of errors in there (all of which were undoubtedly in the PSP guide too). Some of the reviewers over here at Amazon have made mention of a few things (though I'm sure that there are many more errors).
Here's the list of errors I've personally found, though again, this should not be seen as a complete list of errors:
PAGE 1 - Table of Contents - The listing of "Multiplayer Scenarios" on page 30 (feature non-existent in PS2 version).
PAGE 5 - The "Custom Tracks" section (feature non-existent in PS2 version).
PAGE 5 - The "Saving Progress" section mentions saving to a Memory Stick and the Custom Tracks feature, both of which only apply to the PSP version.
PAGE 25 - The VCPD Wintergreen name is on two lines instead of one. (This is just a cosmetic error and not a PSP/PS2 difference, but I thought I'd note it anyway.)
PAGES 30-33 - All of these Multiplayer Missions are NOT in the PS2 version. Heck, the first paragraph even mentions PSP and UMD.
PAGE 37 - The "Story Mode Missions" section mentions Multiplayer content (feature non-existent in PS2 version).
PAGE 37 - Mentions 30 Unique Stunt Jumps and 30 Rampages - there are 36 Jumps and 35 Rampages in the PS2 version.
PAGE 37 - The Multiplayer Unlockables: Vehicles section (feature non-existent in PS2 version).
PAGES 38-40 - All of the information on these pages is for Multiplayer Missions which is NOT in the PS2 version.
PAGE 41 - The Multiplayer "100% Game Completion Characters" column/section.
PAGE 44 - The barber shop Red Balloon doesn't seem to be on the map. It should be a bit north of #20 listed on the map.
PAGES 48-51, 157-158 - Only lists 30 Unique Stunt Jumps, while the PS2 version has 36.
PAGES 52-56, 159-162 - Only lists 30 Rampages, while the PS2 version has 35 (and one was moved).
PAGE 62 - The Hovercraft side mission says that it is available at the beginning of the game. This is false. The craft isn't there at the beginning of the game and probably doesn't appear until after the bridges open up (otherwise you could just use it to get to the second island early).
PAGE 240 (LAST PAGE) - The "Printing Code" section says "For example, 06-1 shows that the first printing of the book occurred in 2007." It should say "07-1".
BACK COVER - An interesting cosmetic error is that the sample pages shown as 14 and 15 are really 84 and 85 with some slight design changes.
On several pages throughout the guide it says to press UP when in the PS2 version
it would be R3:
* PAGE 15 - The Ambulance description.
* PAGE 16 - The Cabbie description.
* PAGE 18 - The FBI Rancher, FBI Washington, and Fire Truck descriptions.
* PAGE 19 - The Hunter description.
* PAGE 21 - The Rhino description.
* PAGE 24 - The Taxi, VCPD Cheetah, VCPD Cruiser, and VCPD Enforcer descriptions.
* PAGE 25 - The VCPD Wintergreen description.
* PAGE 57 - The Taxi Driver "Details" section.
* PAGE 58 - The Paramedic "Details" section.
* PAGE 59 - The Vigilante "Details" section.
* PAGE 60 - The Fire Fighter "Details" section.
* PAGE 110 - The "Cancelling Empire Missions" section.
* PAGE 127 - The "Air Speed" section.
* PAGE 163 - The Air Rescue "Details" section.
Before I wrote this review, I wanted to give BradyGames the chance to do the right thing: recall the first printing, release a new correctly-written version, and offer replacements for all those folks who bought the vastly-erroneous first printing. In other words, wanted them to make a *REAL* PS2 version of the guide and give me a copy in exchange for the absolutely almost-useless "PlayStation 2" guide I bought that they currently have on the market (which they should recall and destroy - or rebrand as "for PlayStation Portable").
Sadly, BradyGames not only chose NOT to do the right thing, they chose to simply ignore my e-mails altogether. Instead of boring you with the details, I tried for a month to get a hold of someone on the BradyGames staff via e-mail and phone. I found many of the personal staff addresses, but received no replies from any one of 21 staff members. Going the phone route was useless as I could not find their direct line - just customer service call centers for other departments of their parent company Penguin Putnam.
Based upon the lack of response from BradyGames, it is obvious that they don't care about the products they release or their customers. Since the faulty product in question bears the Rockstar Games name, and is about one of their games, I thought that maybe they could help. After all, I certainly hoped that Rockstar would care more about their related products and have more respect for their customers than BradyGames does.
So on May 18, 2007 I sent a message to Rockstar Games (usa-AT-rockstarsupport-DOT-com) telling them of the situation. The next day I received a reply from James Brett which said, "Thank you the e-mail to ourselves here at rockstar support but we are only a technical support team and will not be able to help you on this matter unfortunately." Okay, that's understandable. I sent a reply asking who I can contact at Rockstar that *would* be able to help me. Obviously that would be someone in the main or corporate offices, and surely they have e-mail addresses. If the support department can't help me, then I'd like for them to point me in the right direction. I have yet to receive another reply, and I doubt that I will.
At this point, there's really nothing else I could do except to warn people of the massive and major flaws found in the PlayStation 2 version of the Vice City Stories guide and advise them not to buy it. If BradyGames doesn't want to listen to me, maybe they'll listen to the poor sales.
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** UPDATE FROM BRADYGAMES**
Over two months after the book has been released, BradyGames finally posted some updates on their site with the missing information and error corrections. Of course, this is only a "patch" for the problem, and not a solution. They should recall all copies of the First Printing, add this new information and corrections, and offer revised copies (Second Printing?) free-of-charge to all of the people who bought the error-ridden First Printing. It isn't nice to make the customers download and print out several pages of new information and make hand-written corrections.
Here is the information from the BradyGames site:
[in the addresses below remove the spaces, replace DOT with . and remove the dashes inbetween p-d-f]
PS2 Updates
* Rampages (7.6 MB)
bradygames DOT com / content / images / 9780744009163 / errata / rampages DOT p-d-f
* Six New Stunt Jumps (4.8 MB)
bradygames DOT com / content / images / 9780744009163 / errata / uniquestuntjumps DOT p-d-f
* Five New Pastimes (3.2 MB)
bradygames DOT com / content / images / 9780744009163 / errata / pastimes DOT p-d-f
* Yellow Markers are now Pink Markers.
* References to Up should be R3.
* Page 5: No Custom Tracks in PS2 version.
* Page 14: 37 Sniper Rifle and 38 Rocket Launcher are not available until eastern island is opened.
* Page 25: The Violator boat is not included in Vehicle Showroom.
* Pages 30-33: No Multiplayer in PS2 version.
* Page 35: Bulletproof Sanchez ($4000) is unlocked at your first safe house for completing Conduct Unbecoming.
* Page 35: Bulletproof Ventoso ($2500) is unlocked at the Downtown King Knuts for completing From Zero to Hero.
* Page 35: Marquis ($4500) is unlocked across from your first safe house in the water for completing From Zero to Hero.
* Page 35: Skimmer ($4500) is unlocked at the dock behind the Clymenus Suite safe house for completing From Zero to Hero.
* Page 35: Squallo ($4500) is unlocked in the water behind the Compound safe house for completing From Zero to Hero.
* Page 62: Hover Craft Race 1 (Pastime) Availability should be after completing From Zero to Hero.
* Pages 37-41: No Multiplayer Unlockables.
* Page 73: You get the Pistol inside the barracks instead of the M16.
* Page 77: Round 4: Assault Rifle. You need to score 2000, not 2500. Round 5: Sniper Rifle. You need to score 2500, not 3000.
* Page 77: "See #17 and #18" should be "See #7 and #15."
* Page 95: There is always a Regina parked on the sidewalk outside Louise's sister's place.
* Page 99: You do not get New Multiplayer Mode Content for completing To Victor, the Spoils.
* Page 122: Reward: None for Jive Drive.
* Page 135: There is no Multiplayer in the PS2 version.
* Pages 154-155: The screenshots for Red Balloon 73 and 81 have been swapped.
* Page 190: The Bovver '64 is unlocked for purchase at your safe house for completing White Lies.
Info from: bradygames DOT com / bookstore / product DOT asp?isbn=0744009162
(click on "Errata" in the grey "More Information" box)
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The game is different to the PSP but the guide isn't.......2007-05-13
As usual having any decent guide for a Grand Theft Auto title is more than useful and this guide still has some very helpful maps and guides to the various items and activities found in Vice City Stories. The most glaring issue is that this is a copy of the PSP version guide - it even has the multiplayer elements left in it and doesn't cover the PS2 specific elements in any detail (or at all). Helpful, but a lazy effort from Brady unfortunately.
Hmmm..........2007-05-13
Annoyingly inaccurate for most of the side missions. Completely missing some information. It was however helpful for some of the story missions.
Wonderful Guide!!!.......2007-04-12
As always Brady Games introduce a fansy guide for Grand Theft series. It shows all missions,weapons,items,..... ALL WHAT YOU NEED TO GET 100%
What is this?!!.......2007-03-18
I bought this book two days ago and I think that they did'nt even change the guide from the PSP. All the screenshots are on the PSP. Many of the Jumps, Pampages, and missions are wrong. DON'T BUY.
Book Description
Trust the Darkness
·Tactics for mastering every weapon in Sam's arsenal
·Tips on shadow movement and assassination
·Multiple paths through every GC and PS2 mission
·PS2 multiplayer strategy to keep you alive
·Complete field training to prepare you for every contingency
Customer Reviews:
A good guide........2007-01-05
This guide is a good one. As a casual comment, it isn't the easiest to follow, but then again the game isn't supposed to be too easy either. I've seen better, but this one works.
Book Description
The most important missions will never reach the front page . . .
·Secrets to guide you through every covert operation
·Comprehensive walkthroughs or all Xbox, PS2, GC, and PC missions
·Non-lethal ways to deal with enemies
·Hints on getting the most from all weapons
·Tips for each innovative spy gadget
·Stealthy strategies and methods to elude detection
Customer Reviews:
SPLINTER CELL GUIDE BOOK.......2007-02-15
EXCELLENT PRODUCT AND A MUST HAVE FOR THOSE DIE HARD FANS OF TOM CLANCY. IT DEFINTELY HELPED ME OUT TO CONTINUE WITH THE GAME.
DO NOT BUY.......2004-03-30
This guide is racist against the PS2 version! Not only that, but I have played and beaten the XBOX version at a friends house, and uncovered that there are various picture faults and the text wording is somewhat poor. Not only that, but some directions for the XBOX version are wrong, several wrong for PS2 (DON'T tell me to look in the ps2 sidebar, because thats what I meant.) This may be the last prima guide I buy.
Dumbness.......2003-06-01
For those of you who do not have the time to work through this game, the guide is useful. But that also begs the question, "Why did you even buy the game in the first place?"...So instead of using the guide take your time.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!
While playing Splinter Cell I figured out some cheats.Hit the F2 key and then type HEALTH,AMMO or FLY. They do the obvious.
PS2 Claim a little misleading.......2003-04-19
NOTE: I have the PS2 version of the game, so I don't know how well this book works as a guide for Xbox and PC versions.
For the PS2 version, though, as a basic walkthrough, it is certainly better than nothing, but I still feel like I was misled when the book advertises itself as being for all 3 platforms (Xbox, PC, and PS2). When I got stuck on one part of the game, I consulted this book and still couldn't get through it. I accidentally flipped to the next page and then noticed what the book calls a "PS2 sidebar." At first, I thought it was something extra for the PS2 version until I looked closely and saw that it began at a point just before the part that I was stuck on. It turns out that a completely different strategy is necessary on PS2 for that part than on the other platforms. A note on the previous page that says something to the effect of "PS2 users: See side bar on next page for this part" would have been nice. That's an example of how the organization of the book is lacking.
PS2 owners do not buy.......2003-04-17
If you have the ps2 version of this game do not get this book unless you are absolutley lost. Even then, think twice. It is written for the xbox and pc versions of the game, and it includes sidebars for the ps2 versions. Plus, the pictures shown are only for the xbox and pc versions, which will confuse a lot of people. If you have the xbox or pc versions, I give this book five stars. PS2 version, only 2.
Average customer rating:
- Save your hard earned money.......
- PS2 Launch Guide review
- GGGGGGRRRRRRREEEEEEEAAAAATTTTT!!!
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PSE2: The Player's Guide to the World of PlayStation2: Special PS2 Launch Edition
Dimension Publishing
Manufacturer: Prima Games
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Book Description
PSE2: The Player's Guide to the World of PlayStation2 is your complete guide to the PlayStation2 Computer Entertainment System. From the editors of PSE2 Magazine,
PSE2: The Player's Guide to the World of PlayStation2 will feature A-Z coverage of every game available for PlayStation2 in its first year. This all-inclusive guide contains reviews of most major launch titles, previews of over 50 games coming to PS2 in 2000-2001, a detailed hardware analysis, an examination of all peripherals for the system, DVD movie recommendations for PS2 owners, strategies and codes for launch titles, and much, much more. Some PS2 titles included in this guide are:
All Star Baseball 2002
Armored Core 2
Dark Cloud
Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore
Drakan
Driving Emotion: Type-S
Dropship
Dynasty Warriors 2
ESPN Olympic Track & Field
ESPN Winter X Games Snowboarding
ESPN NBA 2Night
Eternal Ring
Evergrace
Fantavision
FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer
Gradius III & IV
Gran Turismo 2000
Kessen
Knockout Kings 2001
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
Madden NFL 2001
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Midnight Club
Moto GP
NASCAR 2001
NHL 2001
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
Oni
Oni Musha
Project Eden
Rayman 2: Enhanced Edition
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
Red Faction
Ridge Racer V
Silent Scope
Smuggler's Run
SSX Snowboarding
Star Wars: Bombad Racing
Star Wars: Star Fighter
Street Fighter EX3
Summoner
Swing Away Golf
Tekken Tag Tournament
Test Drive Off-Road
The Bouncer
The Getaway
Theme Park World
Time Splitters
Wipeout Fusion
X-Squad
Z.O.E.
Customer Reviews:
Save your hard earned money..............2001-02-17
I will admit that this book is filled with information and reviews. However, this book really doesn't provide any further insight than what you could find elsewhere for free. Serves more as an advertisement to future PS2 owners rather than a guide for current owners. You might want to pick this up is you like to have something that sums up many games in one book, and it is certainly organized in a professional manner. But it's true value ends there.
PS2 Launch Guide review.......2000-10-20
As a future owner of a Playstation 2, I thought it would be nice to get to know it better, so I purchased this guide. After reading, I want more than ever to own a Playstation 2. It contains reviews of the premier games, codes for the new games, and an actual look at the internal mechanisms. I recommend this guide to anyone else who plans on getting a Playstation 2.
GGGGGGRRRRRRREEEEEEEAAAAATTTTT!!!.......2000-10-19
This is a great magazine, and awesome for people who want info on PS2. Great games are reviewed, such as Madden NFL 2001, and Metal Gear Solid 2 . If I were you, I would get this right away. It even is at a great price!I rate it 4 stars, because it is plain awesome!
Book Description
BradyGames' Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Official Strategy Guide for PS2 & Xbox features a comprehensive walkthrough to lead players through every trial Max faces. Expert mission strategy. Top-notch weapon strategies and tactics. Game secrets, cheat codes, and more!
Customer Reviews:
Solve the case and save wear and tear on your thumbs.......2007-02-19
Very thorough guide to all the steps you need to take to master this violent noir thriller.
Detective Max Payne returns to fight the crime world. Love comes calling, as the gumshoe's heart is under siege as well this time.
Helped me beat some of the hardest puzzles in the game. I turned to the guide whenever it seemed like I was stuck at an impossible spot.
Max is one of my favorite video characters. This game is a rare intelligent thriller. If you're tired of the same rocket-launcher binges against the same monsters and aliens, get into the murkiest world of all: the criminal mind.
Blow-By-Blow Depression.......2004-01-11
Reviewing a strategy guide for a game you are lukewarm about is one of those piquant experiences. Especially when the guide is better than the game. Unfortunately, Max Payne 2 failed to grab me. I didn't find it particularly difficult either. If you go everywhere and try everything you will eventually figure everything out. Except for maybe the last 15 minutes.
So here is a guide, put together by Tim Bogenn, that is a clear, easy to use walkthrough. One could almost fault it for a lack of emphasis on strategy, since it simply tells you what to do each step of the way. The only source of confusion is that Begenn chose not to provide maps, and sometimes the pictures aren't as graphic as they should be.
But if you need a guide, this will carry you through. It includes information on the advanced modes and weapons as well. Since there are exactly 12 weapons there really isn't anything left out. So this is a first for me - a five star rating for a guide to a game which I only gave 3 stars. Go figure!
Product Description
The official PlayStation 2 strategy guide for Genji, Dawn of the Samuri
Product Description
The official strategy guide for Makai Kingdom, Chronicles of the Sacred Tome
Customer Reviews:
Adds Lots to the Gameplay.......2005-11-08
Strategy guides were made for games like this (RPGs and Strategy games). They help you get to the end without missing some of the smaller, harder to find moments in the game, as well as revealing some of the more noteworthy secrets.
Makai Kingdom's strategy guides offers all this. It gives you a detailed listing of every major battle as well as all the secret battles. It tells you how to find and defeat all the secret characters. It has a listing of every item, weapon, and piece of armor in the game, as well as a listing of the abilities and character classes.
The gold in this book, though, is the section that helps you create the best character. It details the progression you should take to make your character as strong as possible, all the recommended abilities, and the best ways to getting the character from start to finish.
What I like about this book is that it reverses the pages that will spoil the story of the game for you, making it clear that they have no wish to ruin the experience. I'd recommend this guide in conjunction with the game.
Book Description
BradyGames'
Viewtiful Joe includes the following:
COMPLETE ALL SEVEN EPISODES! A blow-by-blow walkthrough to smacking every foe, nabbing the most Film Canisters, and gobbling enough Cheeseburgers to finish Viewtifully with the maximum Bonus.
BEAT THE BADDIES OF MOVIE LAND! A complete rundown of the enemies and bosses in the game, along with foolproof tactics for defeating them.
SCORE VIEWTIFULLY! Detailed coverage of the scoring system for each scene, and how to achieve a Viewtiful Ranking every time!
UNLOCK SECRETS! Hidden characters and special gameplay modes!
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action
This product is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only.
Customer Reviews:
Viewtiful Joe: Good game but a good guide?.......2003-11-08
I recently picked up this guide to compliment my purchase of the game Viewtiful Joe and this is what I think of it. As I first opened it I noticed it is very colorful which is a great thing and the guide was very helpful. The only cons are that it is very thin with 112 pages. I was dissapointed at how short the secrets section was though. Overall, I'd say any Joe fan that needs help to beat that hard boss or just to read it for fun should pick it up because it is very colorful and detailed.
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