Parasite Eve : Official Strategy Guide- The Only Official Guide [Paperback]

David Cassady (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 1998

BradyGames strategy guide includes maps for every mission. Complete list of items, weapons and enemies. Detailed walkthrough revealing all the secret areas and Boss strategy. Special chapters on how to combine weapons and armor to create

-BradyGames strategy guide will include maps for every mission

-Complete list of items, weapons and enemies

-Detailed walkthrough revealing all the secret areas and Boss strategy

-Special chapters on how to combine weapons and armor to create powerful items

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Watch TV at all, ever? Then you've probably seen the commercials for Parasite Eve. This epic PlayStation title looks more like a movie than a video game and seems certain to become another instant classic from SquareSoft. BradyGames's guide to the game can help you make your way through the complex story and gameplay of Parasite Eve. The book opens with a quick tutorial for new players, covering such topics as exploration, inventory management, and weapon capabilities. Complete walkthroughs are provided for each level, along with screen shots and maps to illustrate key points. A full bestiary is included to provide info on each of the game's many creatures. Also, at the back of the book you'll find a guide to the game's spectacular cinematic sequences, as well as the lyrics to the game's final song (hey, we're sure someone wants to know). --Michael Ryan

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: BRADY GAMES (September 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566868246
• ISBN-13: 978-1566868242
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm nothing more than a guy that loves video games.

I managed a software store in Indianapolis when I encountered Brady's publisher. The company hired me to assist in developing their new line of video game strategy guides, which was a very limited assortment at the time. They had published on a few Electronic Arts sports titles for the Sega Genesis, Mortal Kombat, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

It was a very interesting time for our business. Strategy guides were transitioning from tiny booklets into full-size, full-color, magazine-like books. We had the opportunity to make a huge impact and try something very new and unique. I'm very thankful for the experience. It was simply an amazing opportunity.

"Virtua Racing" for the Sega Genesis was my first project as an author. It took a week to write and some of that time was spent sleeping on an office floor. It was not a book I wanted to write. Our publisher made it clear I didn't have a choice. As painful as that first project was, it shot my career down a completely unexpected path. It led to projects like Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and eventually, my favorite, Final Fantasy VII.

Final Fantasy had always been a favorite series since it released for the NES. VII proved to be a monstrous task. We had no idea what we were getting into at the time. Final Fantasy projects now require a team of authors, but I'm proud of what we accomplished given the resources available. It was a learning experience for everyone involved.

I continued to write for several years with Conan being my final project. It has been a wonderful ride and I met some amazing people along the way. The people at BradyGames really care about the products they produce. That is not something you find with every publisher.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To get the most out of Parasite Eve, you must buy this book, October 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Parasite Eve : Official Strategy Guide- The Only Official Guide (Paperback)

You should own this book if you own Parasite Eve and especially if you want to find all the secret weapons and armor which makes the game much easier to finish. If you are new to the world of RPG's then this guide is a must. At first, the game can seem very complicated and the tutorial is not very helpful. The book is full of maps, screenshots and boss strategies. The listing of the weapons with their strength, special abilities, and location was extremely helpful. There is even a section devoted to going over each and every enemy in the game. The book is very colorful although it would have benfited from more art from the game (for the obsessed fan!)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific strategy guide!, July 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Parasite Eve : Official Strategy Guide- The Only Official Guide (Paperback)

I bought this guide when I was stuck at the centipede. It told me what I already knew. But it was really helpful in later parts of the game. The maps were very helpful. (I wouldn't have been able to get all the cool stuff in the sewers without 'em!) Besides the guide helping you through the tough parts of the game, it's a good thing to have if you've beat the game a few games and you just wanna remember the best parts. BUY this book. You won't regret it. :)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT guide for Parasite Eve, June 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Parasite Eve : Official Strategy Guide- The Only Official Guide (Paperback)

Great guide, everything you ever need to know about the game is in here. How to use tools, cards, guns, melee weapons, and much more. It helped me tremendously