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1.0 out of 5 stars
Still looking for the strategy in the strategy guide., December 18, 2000
This review is from: WWF No Mercy: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (Paperback)
Okay, let me tell you straight up. I own the game and it is worthy of 5 stars. I will sit and play for hours wondering where the time went. The manual included with the game is somewhat vague however in many of the games features and areas, so I had decided to buy the Strategy Guide by Prima.
The strong points of the Strategy Guide are as follows: 1) Yes, it does offer you a complete list of all the WWF Superstars (even the hidden ones) in great color and a complete list of all their moves along with their 'specials', and 2) Interesting factoids on each Superstar, kinda like some trivia on each.
HOWEVER, there is very little strategy (if any) discussed in this guide. The first 4 pages tells you about the type of matches and what you can select, but never once offers advice on which wrestler is suited for which type of match. There is NO advice on successful tips to win a cage or ladder match. The advice that is given is either common sense or spelled out clearly in the original game manual, so there is nothing new gained by the purchase of this guide.
I thought the most interesting quote on the back cover of the guide was: "Learn how to get the most for your buck at the Smackdown Mall". I challenge anyone out there to tell me what page, if any page actually discusses one iota of strategy at the Smackdown Mall. The best info it gives is that you can buy weapons, hidden characters and moves. Well, no kidding!! That is not what I call strategy.
If you want to know the moves of a Superstar, then this is the book.
If you want a book that discusses which wrestler is more apt to perform better against a rival, how to distribute skill points, how to earn more money, how to recover energy and save stamina, how to avoid certain angles (based on decisions you make, or whether you win or lose a match), how to use weapons effectively, how to be successful in a ladder or cage match, how to maximize your wins in a tag team match, how to perform cheats (I know, not really a strategy), how many matches are needed to win a specific belt, etc...then THIS IS NOT THE BOOK!! Save your (money).
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Mercy Rocks, November 24, 2000
This review is from: WWF No Mercy: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (Paperback)
The Best damn guide for the best damn game on N64 ever! The guide gives in depth tips and detailed moves lists for every WWF Superstar on the roster. For any player at any level of play and usage with the N64, I reccomend this book to any player
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WWF No Mercy: Prima's Official Strategy Guide Review, November 26, 2000
A Kid's Review
This review is from: WWF No Mercy: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (Paperback)
The WWF No Mercy: Prima's Official Strategy Guide has everything you will ever need to know about WWF No Mercy for the Nintendo 64. Most everyone wonders how to perform they're favorite moves or which superstar performs which finishing move. This guide gives you complete move lists. There's not alot that this stratergy guide doesn't have that you need to know about WWF No Mercy!
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