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Prince of Persia Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

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I found the Prince of Persia Collector's Edition guide to be surprisingly sufficient with its content (walkthrough), which is unusual with my experience using Prima guides (the Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth guide is a waste of paper). The front and back cover is gorgeous, adorned with the Prince's intricately designed gauntlet on the cover, and one of Elika's incantations (?) printed on the back in gold. The paper is vibrant and of high quality, the text easy on the eyes. The only really "con" I could find was the explanations to solve the puzzle solutions were muddled and hard to follow...so much so that I caved and just searched for the solution on a search engine. Maybe it was just me?

Although the "behind the scenes" interview was an interesting read (especially the amount of thought that was used in creating Elika as a character and a much needed ally) I was somewhat disappointed with the "art gallery" section. Having missed out on the game's preorder bonus that included a digital art book (I've been told the bonus was great!), I purchased this primarily for that reason. Unfortunately, there wasn't much art included in this book at all. Most of the images are small (but not ridiculously so) and can be seen by beating the game (actually, a good chunk of them have been omitted from the book's art section), or performing a simple internet search. There was a particular picture in the game's gallery I was hoping to be in print because I couldn't find this one via internet search, but unfortunately for me...it wasn't included. But for what it's worth, I love the art work regardless.

The exclusive art print is colorful, printed on a glossy 8x10 postcard-like sheet of paper (looks great framed, by the way!). I believe the art print is random. The copy I received illustrates the Prince standing in the shadows of a sand swept city, while I saw some one else's print had the Prince and Elika standing on a platform surfing on a sea of fire.

This latest installment to the Prince of Persia series REALLY doesn't need a walkthrough. However, I'd still recommend purchasing this book for the sake of its beauty and quality. If you have yet to beat PoP and still insist on using this guide, DO NOT read ahead, especially when you defeat the final boss. Prima authors seem to think players are too dimwitted to comprehend story events, and have a need to give away endings. The low price makes this book an absolute STEAL! I paid more for the MGS4 Limited Edition guide when it was first released!

Very impressed with the way this book is put together. Quality materials are used throughout. From the solid, tight hardcover, to the beautiful glossy pages. Pictures are numerous and well taken. Walkthrough is top notch. If your having difficulty finding all those light orbs, (I was) this is your companion. Great strategy guide, period!

Very visually stunning, movements are smooth and clean, easy playability. Story line is fun & comedic in areas, keeps your attention.

Ok, while i have not used the strat guide for uses pertaining to the game itself, I do have it very visible, the cover of this guide is very well done, and is in HARDBACK, I highly recommend this if you are a collector of strategy guides as I am, for 3 dollars, this is a great addition.

If you are actually needing a strat guide for this game...well then u really should consider your video game playing abilities as the game is very str8 forward, and as you are unable to die, very easy to figure out in the end. this guide was made for pure viewing pleasure.

I don't know if it's me, but it seems that Prima and Bradygames are getting slack these days.

This guide has a beautiful hardcover presentation with the gauntlet on the cover in a metallic finish. There are interviews with the designers as well as game artwork in the back of the guide as well, making this more than your usual game walkthrough guide.

The problem is, the maps are sometimes inaccurate, and the achievements for the 360 are described no more than if you examine them on xbox live. It literally repeats the list of possible achievements, in case you somehow forgot how to access them on your dashboard. It does offer some tips for a handful of achievements, but they are of little help. The maps of the light seeds was sometimes off, and I was better off just trying every nook and cranny in the game and hopefully the ones I could not find would be accurate in the guide.

I don't know if Ubisoft games are too complex for these guide makers, but the whole point of a guide is to point out everything in the game accurately and clearly. The assassin's creed guide as well as this one somehow managed to get past the editing and went straight to the final draft.

This guide still gets a good rating because of the collectible aspect, and the maps aren't as bad as assassins creed, but if you want help with the achievements you will have to go online.

Being that I already own the standard strategy guide, I bought this edition for its extra content.

The strategy guide itself does not run in a way that one would expect, with a walkthrough that guides you step-by-step through the game. Rather it tells you how to get through different "area's" of the game and leaves it to the player to decided which route to take. The most important section of the guide that should be considered is the 'Dynamic World' section, which tells you everything you need to know about how this game works. The following sections explain the different "area's," further details on how to defeat bosses, and where to find all of the Light Seeds in each area. The only thing I feel this guide is lacking is detailed suggestions on how to achieve certain trophies.

Since buying the collector's edition is all about the bonus content, I have to say I am extremely satisfied with what it includes. The hardcover is gorgeous and the art print that is included is of high frameable quality. The back of the book contains pages of beautiful and inspirational concept artwork, as well as interviews and explanations on the production of the game which I found very informative and interesting.

This is definitely a must-buy for any great fan of this game, and the price is amazing!

this will help you get through the game with all the orbs. not that you need a strat guide with this game since you cannot die and most of the orbs are obviously in sight unless you are trying for the achievement. however, the reason this strategy guide, and all other strategy guides that i have bought recently are not up to par, is because they do not help you in anyway to describe the achievements/trophy sections of the game. i think this is cheap of prima/brady, and this will be the last strategy guide i purchase.

i am fan of prince of Persia as he is cool and athletic with puzzle in game ,i`m not hard core gamer but always have less time so instead of wandering around in my game time i want to advance fast,to beat the game that's why i use strategy guides but this one was big disappointment as its not written in organized way there is material that might help/interest you but layout and description is way to out of way ,its hard to understand this strategy guide then game itself.last prince game`s i used Brady game strategy,they been better.i don`t know how they did with this one but stay away from this guide just play the game as its most easy game in series and save yourself hours you will try to understand your location according to guide.