Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Collector's Guide: The Complete Official Guide [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2009

Print run limited to first day orders only
Dedicated hardcover and exclusive behind-the-scenes content make this a true collector s edition
Packaged with a unique Resident Evil calendar that begins in March to coincide with the game release; this 8 x 9, 12-month calendar features stunning artwork as well as Resident Evil dates and trivia!
Super-visual Walkthrough with area maps detailing mandatory action on the left-hand page and advanced data & secrets on the right. The Walkthrough is designed for the highest difficulty level and applicable to all difficulty settings
Guide Includes: Complete Extras chapter reveals all unlockables, emblems, explanation of the records system, Achievements and special game modes; developer Behind-the-Scenes section; dedicated Art section packed with exclusive material direct from the development team; complete Inventory chapter and complete Bestiary chapter

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Prima Games; Limited edition (March 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761561625
• ISBN-13: 978-0761561620
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Computers & Technology > Games & Strategy Guides > Internet Games

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Extra $$$, March 14, 2009

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Aaron - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Collector's Guide: The Complete Official Guide (Hardcover)

When it comes to CE strategy guides, you either get a different cover and packaging, or you get something unique, hardbound, high-quality pages, and an extra or two. The RE5 CE guide falls into the latter category and is well worht the extra five or so dollars over the regualr edition. Since this is a strategy guide, I'll be brief.

Pros:

-High quality pages and hardbound, definitely a keeper.
-Great illustrations and pictures
-No Spoilers in the walkthrough as far as the story goes. DON'T look at the achievement list until after you've finished the game, as the story related trophies/achievements give events away, BUT...
-The achievement/trophy list tells you exactly how to obtain them, and when the best time to do so is
-Every subchapter is mapped with the locations for all treasures and emblems, and tells you if it's worth fighting certain mini-bosses to obtain their unique treasures
-Mercenary mode tips and overview
-12 month calendar is very nice for fans
-Bestiary, boss tips, and weapon upgrade advice is fantastic
-Extra 16 pages of nice concept art/locations in the game

CONS:

-Being a Piggyback guide, the style is best suited for a "heads-up" playhtrough, rather than a step-by-step walkthrough. So if you like to see the entire game story-mapped out room by room, you may find the text-heavy style difficult.

If you're going to get a RE5 guide, make it the CE edition.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a must have for any Resident Evil 5 player., March 21, 2009

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Kiyo M. - See all my reviews
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Length:: 2:06 Mins

Whether you're still stuck at a certain point in the game or beat/loved the game, this guide will make a great addition for any Resident Evil 5 player.

I beat the game (and it was an awesome experience!), but I completely missed out on all the emblems (must... get... that Tribal outfit for Sheva...) and secret items. Sure, I could have my laptop open and try to look up some guides online, but it's just not as convenient or organized (and usually full of other junk on the page).

I'm really glad I bought this guide. The hard cover and size feels like a high school year book. There's about 224 pages (give or take).

Pros:
- I really love how these guides have easy-to-glance maps with items marked clearly.
- Lots of extra info (secrets/boss/character/weapon info/behind the scenes)
- Hardcover/nice color prints (I love the smell of a brand new book!)

Cons:
- Lots of paragraphs; not really a step-by-step walkthrough, but the map and few screenshots of the location is helpful. (The best guide ever for me was Versus Books Unofficial Final Fantasy VII guide -- now that was a beyond 5-star guide)
- What?! How could they not put any of the attractive girls on the calendar? What about Sheva in her special Tribal outfit or Jill (or as Chris likes to ask, "Where's Jill?!?!?!!") or... Excella... I mean unless you just have a thing for zombies!
- How "Limited" is this, really?

Overall, I would recommend this if you're going to get the game.

5.0 out of 5 stars Offcial Guide for Resident Evil, January 7, 2012

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erik - See all my reviews

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Did a great job on getting it to me! Really Good condition! would recommend business to others. This product really helps me find the nooks and crannies in the game...little better then just running around dying all the time!