MechWarrior 3: Prima's Official Strategy Guide [Paperback]

Joe Grant Bell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Prima's Official Strategy Guide | Publication Date: June 16, 1999

The Clan is only good for one thing . . . salvaged parts.

• The skills to succeed in 'Mech® combat
• Walkthroughs for all campaign missions
• Customizing your 'Mechs for general use or specific goals
• Strategic information on all weapons and 'Mechs
• Detailed maps

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

It's been several years since PC gamers have been able to climb back into the cockpits of their favorite 30-foot-tall robotic war machines, but Microprose, Zipper Interactive, FASA, and Microsoft have finally unveiled MechWarrior 3. This sequel is one of the best 'mech games ever, with spectacular graphics and excellent gameplay. The BattleTech universe can be a confusing one, however, which is why Prima's guide to the game is so valuable. Not only does it offer some background on the fine art of piloting a 'mech, it also gives you a detailed explanation of each piece of weaponry and equipment available to you in the 'mech bay. Of course, this information would be incomplete if not for the descriptions of each and every 'mech chassis in the game (18 'mechs in all). With this book's help, you'll learn how to customize and outfit your 'mech for optimum firepower and survivability in both single- and multiplayer combat. You'll also get walkthroughs for each mission in the single-player campaign, along with maps and enemy lists for each combat area. This book is the perfect survival guide for any aspiring MechWarrior--don't board your dropship without it. --Mike Fehlauer

Review

The Clan is only good for one thing . . . salvaged parts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prima Games (June 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761503900
• ISBN-13: 978-0761503903
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,099,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly magnificant guide, December 7, 1999

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Shaun Jackson - See all my reviews

This review is from: MechWarrior 3: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (Paperback)

Wow pretty much sums this guide up. You think it's got a lot of info in it? It's 279 pages! You bet it does! They crammed so much info in this book it's easy to see why it has a listing price of 20 bucks. This book lists every 'Mech along with their cruising and top speeds, normal and max tonnage, primary weapon configurations, as well as a full page description of each of the 'Mechs pros and cons along with suggested weapons and equipment grouping. It lists every weapon, the heat it generates, their damage potential, and range. The walkthrough is very well done with suggested routes to take and what 'Mech to pilot as well as what 'Mechs to have your lancemates control. Before every mission, there is a page which states everything you'll find there, as in missle placements as well as the number and identities of every enemy 'Mech out there. It explains excellent customizing of 'Mechs, giving you awesome firepower for any range, the heat sinks to allow repeated fire, and the armor and speed to live through any battle. The book also explains all the controls and gives you ideas on how to get adjusted to any combat situation. I really haven't even begun to scratch the surface of this book, but this should be enough to help you with your decision to buy it. So....what are you waiting for? buy it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mechwarrior 3: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, October 21, 2000

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Sabri Bromage (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MechWarrior 3: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (Paperback)

The MW3 strategy guide has a lot of info, but there are a number of obvious flaws. The vehicle descriptions are all messed up when it comes to vehicle weapons (donar choppers don't have ER medium lasers!), and guide's suggested 'mech configurations don't have a lot of ammo and heat management is nearly non-existent. However, the battle-maps and run-throughs are exceptional, as are the combat and 'mech customization tips. Besides the minor glitches, this Prima is one worth using.

5.0 out of 5 stars Not as funny as the MW 2 guide but still worthwhile, July 31, 1999

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S. Michael (Conyers, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MechWarrior 3: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (Paperback)

As with the MechWarrior 2 Guide; this one helps you thru the rough spots AND helps you figure out which weapons make the best combo for you. Don't want to give away the whole book but...a couple of "dogs" in MW 2 are my favorites now.

BTW, D/L the vers 1.1 patch for the game itself from microprose