Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Prima Official Game Guides)
by Stephen Stratton
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Author: Stephen StrattonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-01
ISBN: 0761556478
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Prima Games
Book Reviews of Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Prima Official Game Guides)
Book Review: The Best Possible Guide for the Game
Summary: 3 Stars
Following the recent disbandment of the Nintendo Power strategy guides, Prima has now become the sole publishing company that continues to develop strategy guides for games made by Nintendo. The problem with Prima however, is that they ultimately fall short of the caliber of Nintendo's past player's guides, especially (and more importantly) Legend of Zelda guides.
The largest flaw in all of Prima's latest guides to the Zelda series, is the fact that they mostly only give written directions, a tragic flaw due to the fact that (besides linguistic clarity and visual appeal) visual diagrams and directions are the largest factor in determining whether or not someone is more likely to buy a guide instead consulting an online website that provides similar coverage.
The second factor in Prima's less than stellar ability to write strategy guides for the Legend of Zelda is the fact that they write their directions in a way that almost forces you to obtain every heart piece, bottle, or other available sidequest before actually proceeding with parts of the game related to the main storyline. This is especially frustrating for people who want to take care of the extra things in the game at a later time.
Finally, (and this is more of an aesthetic complaint) Prima blatantly and needlessly spoils the storyline by summing up virtually all of the events that take place in the game.
However, all of this said, the guide they have made for this game is still a worthwhile purchase. The directions (though occasionally confusing) are written clearly and concisely. The strategies they give for boss fights and the like are very effective. The maps and lists cover all of the locations for every optional piece of equipment in the game. And finally, unlike several free guides out there, the entire guide is written in a very clear and intelligent tone.
So to summarize:
Pros:
+Best guide available
+Great strategies
+Comprehensive lists
+Well written
Cons:
-Lack of visual directions lead to confusion when substituted by written directions
-Doesn't encourage players to take care of optional quests at their own leisure.
-Reveals more of the storyline than necessary.
Overall, this is a solid guide, and is great for anyone looking to get the most out of the game.
Summary of Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Prima Official Game Guides)
??Dedicated walkthrough guides you step-by-step through Link s newest adventure, complete with all optional sidequests.??Legendary checklists for every treasure chest, ship part, Spirit Gem, Heart Container, treasure map, sunken treasure, and more.
??Complete info on all weapons and items.
??Detailed island and dungeon maps with every hidden treasure chest revealed.
??All the tips and tricks you need to overcome every monster and boss enemy.
??Multiplayer tips and tricks from the pros.
??Plus: Pull-out chart poster, fully labeled with all secrets of the Great Sea!
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