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Kick butt	Customer Rating:
Very detailed layout of maps & sectors. Walk-throughs percise & to the point. Does not play the game for you,but lets the player use their own imagination.

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This game guide is very helpful as like the other MGS series. This guide will help you successfully beat the game in your way or the other way. The guide will show you where all the good stuff is at, but be warned, the end of the book may ruin your fun.

Absolutely a fantastic guide.

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First of all, if you're not interested in the additional features of the Collector's Edition (MGS4: Limited Edition Collector's Guide), then save yourself the money and get this standard edition. It's significantly cheaper, and is exactly the same with the following exceptions: - The Collector's Edition is hardcover. - Collector's Edition includes an additional chapter detailing some of the great Metal Gear artwork. - Collector's Edition includes a numbered lithograph by Yoji Shinkawa. Either product will be worth the money to anyone that wants to get the most out of the game. I purchased this guide after I had completed the game once already, and I'd recommend this to anyone interested in the guide. Don't use the guide on your first time through, or it may inadvertently ruin some of the surprises and fun bits that pop up throughout. The thought that the maps are too hard to read, as mentioned in another review, seems ridiculous to me. The maps have been of great help when determining shortest routes, or finding items that you may need. Granted, it may sometimes take a minute of staring at the map to determine your current position, but I don't think they could have done much better than they did. You will get a TON of advice every step of the way. It will tell you the best way to get through the each map normally, as well as how that strategy must change if you're trying a no-kill playthrough. It will also give you adjustments that you may need to make based on the difficulty setting that you're playing on. The guide includes a listing of every weapon in the game, along with a description, how to attain it, and its characteristics. There is a similar listing for items available in the game. There's a full listing of available Face Camo and how to attain them, and another for iPod tunes. There's a full listing of available emblems that you can earn upon completion of the game. There are also strategies on how to get as many of these emblems as possible in the shortest number of playthroughs. And of course, one of my favorite parts of the guide, is the summary of the entire MGS story, from beginning to end. Overall, the guide is fantastic. If you don't care about the 3 differences stated above, then I'd recommend the standard edition guide. Either way, you're getting a LOT of guide for your money, and you're getting a LOT of extra value out of your game purchase as well. For example, I doubt that I would have played through this game more than 2 or 3 times without the guide. But with all the information presented in the guide, I'm currently finishing up my 6th run, and I already have plans for my 7th.

Got stuck in the game, read this wonderful guide!!!

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I have played all previous Metal Gear games, so I am a big fan. This last MGS4 is of course the best game Konami has made. The official Game guide is very useful because there are so many secrets to discover. Also it gives you a lot of advices regarding the gameplay and how to kill the bosses. If you need to know more about Metal Gear story, this guide will gives you all the informations you want. I must say the game cannot be purchased WITHOUT the guide !! It is essential to read this guide if you want to get in Metal Gear world.

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I just received this book from Amazon two days ago, and I've only had perhaps 30 minutes or so to look through the book. A book like this for less than $14??? Finely printed, and chock full of help and background information on characters, tactics, weapons, etc. I'll purchase another copy to keep as a collector's item. Yes, this paperback book is that good!...and definately worth the money! If you have MGS4 for your Playstation, this is a MUST have.