Resident Evil 4 (Bradygames Signature Series Official Strategy Guide) [Paperback]

Dan Birlew (Author), Damon Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 2005

BradyGames’ Resident Evil 4 Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

• A comprehensive walkthrough leading players through the entire game.
• Expert boss tactics to defeat all beasts, including the new enemies.
• Highly detailed maps.
• Complete item and weapon rosters, bestiary, and character bios.
• Signature Series guide includes bonus coverage, an exclusive foldout and more!

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action/Adventure

This product is available for sale in North America only.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Brady Games (October 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0744005574
• ISBN-13: 978-0744005578
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Computers & Technology > Games & Strategy Guides > Internet Games

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Guide., October 30, 2005

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S. Rhodes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Resident Evil 4 (Bradygames Signature Series Official Strategy Guide) (Paperback)

This guide really isn't all that different from the Gamecube version of the guide. It's just as good and detailed. You probably could use the Gamecube version for this game, but if you don't have that guide, it's always better to go to the one that covers the console you're playing.

Now, the guide is about the same. I could be a weenie like most of those reviewers and say, "See my review for the Gamecube version," but I'm not going to sink that low, because it's inconvenient for you, the reader. But the only additional things you should know is that all the extras are covered in tact. Most noteably is how well it covers "Separate Ways", Ada's new mission in this one. Other than that, the guide is about the same as it was for the Gamecube version.

BradyGAMES is known for presenting good Resident Evil guides, and Resident Evil 4 is no exception. One of the best RE4 resources you'll ever need. This guide is jam-packed with all the secrets and strategies you need to conquer Resident Evil 4. With the help of game developers, BradyGAMES has produced one of the best RE guides ever!

Resident Evil 4 is a complex game. It's new targeting system, and far more threatening enemies will take time to get used to. Luckily, this guide has the lowdown on all of them. They help you to understand the new system, and get used to the new motives that RE4 introduces, such as it's interactive movie sequences.

The guide gives all the low down on enemies and weapons. You'll know what works, and what doesn't. Easily, this makes this guide pretty handy.

The walkthrough is perhaps the best part of the entire guide. The maps are detailed, pointing out where all the items are. They'll even tell you where random items appear. Before each section there is also an items list so that you don't have to explore through all the maps just to see what items are in an area. They're also nice enough to tell you what enemies you're apt to run into in an area.

The strategies presented in the walkthrough are some of the best. They tell you WHEN you should grab certain weapons (and what happens if you grab it beforehand), they recommend when to buy stuff, and when to sell it, and they keep you one step ahead of the monsters. The boss strategies will ensure that you stay alive. They'll tell you how to avoid one-hit kills, and what weapons deal the best damage.

Finally, once you get to chapter five, the guide explains that the game adjust the difficulty based on your inventory. So if you're not picking up the items the guide points out, they've explained why.

The secrets, and mini-games are incredible. You'll figure out how to unlock all the hidden characters, and the importance of beginning a new game. Easily, this is the best RE guide BradyGAMES has ever put out.

Is it worth the money? I'd say so. If you need a leg up, you'll need this guide. It won't steer you wrong either. You COULD go online and get some of the same info, but I doubt GameFAQs has maps this detailed, screenshots this clear and information this concise.

Also, BradyGAMES finally gets to the point. No more useless up-to-date info. BradyGAMES doesn't just have a reputation for presenting good Resident Evil guides, they also have a reputation for digressing too much. This guide doesn't digress. It stays concise and to the point. You'll be well-prepared for every area you go into, and you won't have to wait for the guide to get to the point.

Grab it. You'll never need another RE4 resource again!

The Good

+Complete walkthrough
+Bradygames gets to the point!
+Weapon suggestions
+Enemy suggestions
+Excellent strategies
+Great boss strategies
+INCREDIBLY detailed maps
+Crystal clear screenshots
+Warnings in-case something may be changed
+NO SPOILERS!

The Bad
I'll level with you. I actually saw nothing wrong with this guide. It did its job, and it never steered me wrong. Trust me, you shouldn't have problems with this guide. Good effort BradyGAMES!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed, Precise, Clear., February 6, 2006

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Natalie Morris "Nat" (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Resident Evil 4 (Bradygames Signature Series Official Strategy Guide) (Paperback)

When I first bought this guide, I thought it was going to be like all the other Nintendo guides; typos, useless screenshots and information that I don't need. It was great to discover that one company knew what they were doing when it came to walkthrough-writing.

HIGHLIGHTS

* The maps are incredibly detailed, pointing out the position of every item.
* The art is top quality, and the poster is a nice addition to my wall. :)
* Includes plenty of screenshots detailing what you need to do.
* Has walkthroughs on all unlockables, including Assignment Ada.
* Includes Mercenaries maps and guide. (I was stoked about that one)
* Items section in case you just can't figure out what that certain item is used for.
* Enemies section pointing out weaknesses and attacks.

I've yet to see a guidebook beat this one. It was very well written, and got the job done.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best way to live through Resident Evil 4, July 29, 2007

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K. P. Moore "teacher and student" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Resident Evil 4 (Bradygames Signature Series Official Strategy Guide) (Paperback)

A friend introduced me to Resident Evil 4, and after several gruesome deaths during the course of the game I thought that maybe I should by the walk-through book. I first purchased one from a differant company, but found it to be unsatisfactory, and looked for and located a copy of this Bradygames version, which I have been extremely pleased with. The information and maps provided for game play are excellent, to the point where you can be totally prepared for what's around the next corner if you decide to read ahead, or you can just forge ahead, and then go back and read in the book where you messed up after you die, and do it better the next time. Some people might think it spoils the game to be prepared before hand, but it can easily make the game more enjoyable, and this walk-through definately makes it more so, if you decide to play that way. It's an excellent resource, and a definate must for any serious player.