Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets (Paperback)

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Product Description

Here is the exclusive official book for the PC version of the best-selling XBox game, Halo: Combat Evolved, from Microsoft. The PC product refines and improves upon the Xbox version -- which many consider the "best first-person shooter ever" (EGM) -- with greatly enhanced multiplayer capabilities and new weapons and vehicles. This book, written by one of the most respected authors in the business, devotes considerable emphasis on the new aspects, including detailed maps for all the multiplayer levels and advanced multiplayer tactics. Complete walkthroughs, in-depth statistics, detailed maps, advanced multiplayer strategies, plus a full-color poster in every copy, make this book a "must-have" for Halo aficionados and newcomers.

From the Back Cover

Become Halo’s Master Chief

Survive a two-on-one battle against Hunters, assist the Marines at the assault on the control room, thwart the Covenant, and successfully capture the flag on Blood Gulch. Halo, the world’s best action game, blasts onto the PC, and this book is your indispensable guide to every aspect of the vast Halo universe.

Written with the full collaboration of Bungie Studios, Gearbox, and Microsoft Game Studios, this guide is packed with invaluable strategies, behind-the-scenes information, and winning tactics straight from the experts.

Inside you’ll find: Complete single-player walkthrough so you can survive Legendary difficulty Analysis of every weapon, vehicle, and enemy in the game Powerful strategies from hardcore Halo veterans around the world Exclusive Halo Story Bible excerpts that have never been published anywhere Tips and level design notes from the Bungie and Gearbox development teams Detailed maps of every single multiplayer level Essential tactics for dominating every multiplayer map and game mode Full compilation of Halo Easter eggs!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782142362
• ISBN-13: 978-0782142365
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #242,540 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars defective guide, July 1, 2004

By	annoyed buyer (bedford, ma United States) - See all my reviews

I noticed in both the first and second printing that all of the multiplayer maps are missing important info. There are letters on the map showing connections, but no number callouts which are used in the descreiptions to tell where important power-ups, supplies, etc are supposed to be located. Really reduces the value of the maps!

The proofreader must have been asleep on this one.

3.0 out of 5 stars Halo guide by Sybex, December 9, 2008

By	Peter England - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

good guide for itself, but it has no, or has poorly drawn, level maps and multi-player maps for PC release of Halo. my only advice, if you just want level maps, don't bother.

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave cryo without it!, December 3, 2008

By	Kay Hayes "knitting ninja" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I admit I'm not a very good gamer. You see, I didn't start playing video games until I was well into my 40's so I don't have the fine tuned hand eye co-oridination of folks who have been playing since they were kids. Nonetheless, I don't see why that should stop me from enjoying FPS games like everybody else! That's why I love this book. It literally saved my virtual life!

Before I read this book, my basic strategy for Halo was "spray and pray" which unfortunately isn't always very effective. After spending days trying to get out of the "Library", I ordered this book. Wow, I never realized the amount of tatics involved in shooter games!

This book provides indepth info on all the weapons and vehicles and which ones are the most effective against which enemies. There is also lots of cool background info on Halo, helpful hints and tips from expert Halo gamers, recommended weapon combs for certain scenarios and the location of power ups and shields. The only thing missing is maps for the solo campaign because I'm still lost in the Library! Oh well, at least my kill ratio is improving!