8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Strategy Guide is a must for this game, October 17, 2009
This review is from: INFINITE UNDISCOVERY Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature Guides) (Paperback)
I was able to get the Infinite Undiscovery game for $10. I noticed that Amazon had the strategy guide for $13 so I purchased it as well. Both the game and strategy guide for roughly $25 was a great deal in my opinion. I am really glad I purchased this guide because I would have missed so much throughout the game.
The main items I would have missed involved "private" conversations with other team members, the optional side quests, and the situation bonuses. By having "private" conversations with other party members, you raise their bond with the Hero. You don't always know when or under what special circumstance you need to talk to a particular character. The guide points them out so you are able to maximize those bonds.
I would probably be missing about 50-75% of the side quests for a couple reasons. First, many times you have to connect to a party character in a town to initiate side quests from NPCs. Each character stands in a different location in the town. You must find them first, then "Connect" to them, then find the particular NPC that holds the quest. In addition, the NPC only provides the quest after a certain point in the game (like after you defeat a boss, save a town, etc). To know what NPC to talk to, what character to connect to, and when you can actually obtain the quest is mind boggeling. Second, maybe it is just me, but once I obtained a side quest, I couldn't find any place in the menu (in game) where that quest was listed. I couldn't view what I needed to do, where to go, etc. So if I forgot about what I needed to do, then forget finishing that side quest. The guide lets you know this information so it makes side quests much more manageable.
There are many situation bonuses in the game. For example, beat a boss in under 2 minutes, smash all barricades in a dungeon, etc. If you can do those, you will receive a bonus, such as healing items or extra experience for characters. Some of the situation bonuses also unlock achievements, so it is helpful to have a guide as to the easiest way to help get the situation bonus.
I would highly recommend this guide if you are playing Infinite Discovery. The points above are reason enough to purchase it, but in addition, it also includes maps for every chapter, character spells'/abilities' descriptions, armory, and enemy stats.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful, March 7, 2009
This review is from: INFINITE UNDISCOVERY Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature Guides) (Paperback)
This guide provides a very thorough walkthrough. It is well organized and all information is easy to access. The maps detail where treasure chests are and were events will happen. The battle tips are very useful and helped me get most of the situation bonuses that appear frequent throughout the game.
One slight flaw is that the guide focuses on a user playing the normal mode; it really does not leave the HP and MP stats of enemies for those playing on Hard or Infinite mode.
Overall, it was rather helpful in obtaning the achievements for the game and made a quick and easy substitute to the walkthroughs available for free online (such as at Gamefaqs). Using both guides really helps playing the game.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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OUTSTANDING!!!!!, June 4, 2009
This review is from: INFINITE UNDISCOVERY Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature Guides) (Paperback)
This was one of the best guide that i purchased so far. With beautiful illustrations and very detailed.As good as the game itself.
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