Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II (Prima's Official Strategy Guide)
by Kaizen Media Group
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Book Summary Information
Author: Kaizen Media GroupEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-02-03
ISBN: 0761543856
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Prima Games
Book Reviews of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II (Prima's Official Strategy Guide)
Book Review: Very helpful, but not perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
I am writing this because I am now playing the game, and this strategy guide did not have what the cover claims it has. The cover says, "Maps Revealing Every Secret Area." But I am in Act III, and Skull Gorge has an Orc Cave with a secret area that is not in the guide. To learn how to access that area, I had to refer to a walkthrough posted at gamefaqs.com.
Nevertheless I am giving this book 4 stars. This is because I do not recommend playing the game without a guide. You could follow the one at gamefaqs, but Prima's is much more colorful and you can have it right by your side without having to print out anything.
Why do you need a guide? If you're a beginner, playing a Forgotten Realms roleplaying game for the first time, you can easily get into trouble by trying to develop a character without help. Even if you're experienced, you might want to feel confident that you can get through the game without becoming angry and frustrated. Having a good walkthrough at your side gives you that confidence.
Prima's guide has many glossy illustrations and easy-to-read maps. So far for me, its most helpful features are the character guides and the Workshop section. The latter has been essential. The game itself fails to give me details that I want for making good magical items.
Summary of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II (Prima's Official Strategy Guide)
Darkness gathers yet again . . .?Covers every quest!
?Expansive maps revealing item and event locations
?Details on forging unique weapons and armor
?All hidden areas, secret characters, and items revealed
?Strategy for two-player mode
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