Half-Life (DC): Prima's Official Strategy Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Joe Grant Bell
Publisher: Prima Games
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 931284
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0761531254
Dewey Decimal Number: 793.9202855369
EAN: 9780761531258
ASIN: 0761531254
Publication Date: January 3, 2001
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Amazon.com Review
It was just a typical day in the life of Gordon Freeman, your average young scientist working for the government at the high-security Black Mesa research facility. Typical, that is, until a freak accident opens up a transdimensional gateway to an alien world. Soon the place is crawling with mutated scientists, alien creatures, and--worst of all--government troops bent on eliminating all witnesses to the accident. Fighting your way past these evil hordes is no easy task--unless, of course, you've got Prima's official Half-Life strategy guide in your arsenal. With a wealth of information, statistics, and gameplay guidelines, this book can help turn any fledgling scientist into a battle-hardened killing machine in no time. In addition to descriptions of the weapons you'll find and the enemies you'll have to use them against, the book offers advice on basic first-person shooter tactics (how to circle-strafe, for example). A full-fledged walk-through of the game includes plenty of maps (more than 100 in all) and screen shots to help illustrate the best path to take. A brief section on multiplayer Half-Life rounds out this impressive guide.
Product Description
Run. Think. Shoot. Live.
Half-Life fans everywhere have eagerly awaited a version for the Dreamcast system. Now, the wait is over. The engaging story of Half-Life, an immersive and very popular first-person 3-D shooter, revolves around your assignment to a top-secret experiment at a decommissioned missile base. Half-Life: Prima's Official Strategy Guide features all the great gameplay of the original plus an all-new mission created by Gearbox Software (creators of the expansion pack Opposing Force). Prima will help you discover fantastic experimental weapons, tangle with diabolically cunning death squads, and negotiate grotesquely beautiful worlds on your way back home. Frag with the best of them–Prima is your best fighting resource. The Prima guide includes:
• Coverage of the all-new Half-Life: Blue Shift mission
• In-depth strategies that will ensure your survival
• Maps of all areas
• Stats for all weapons and monsters
• Detailed walkthroughs of every mission
• A complete list of cheat codes and tips to unlock them
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 USEFUL AND NEEDED GUIDE FOR HALF-LIFE October 5, 2005
I recommend this guide for anyone playing Half-Life. The game is difficult, and this guide is a "must have" to avoid getting frustrated and quitting. First time I played this game, I never got past "On A Rail", less than half into the game. I also recommend checking out the walkthrough on the Planet Half-Life web site.
An excellent information source for all concerned! November 13, 2000
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
I beat "Half Life" before even opening this book, but I still found it to contain plenty of useful information and tips even for the experienced gamer. If you're getting this book for the walkthrough only, then you'd probably be better off not purchasing it. You can find many detailed walkthroughs online (albeit not quite as detailed as the one found here, but still detailed enough to understand.) On the other hand, if you want to pick up a few new tricks to beat enemies, or load yourself with information on the weapons, beasts, levels, and tactics than this book is definitely for you. The walkthrough itself was very good, although, as I said before, not worth the price of the book. It includes clear pictures and precise details about where to go, what to shot, what to do, and how to do it. Other sections include information on all items you can pick up, and all enemies you will face. There is also a "tips and tricks" section of the book for the game, explaining various tactics that are useful for different situations. Near the back of the book, as well, there is a chapter dedicated to tactics for multiplayer games. Even though I haven't tried playing online or over a network yet, the advice seemed to be quite sound and reasonable.I enjoyed the book immensely, and it's a definite must for any serious "Half-Life" player.
Great Guide July 21, 2000
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I got this guide after I beat the game for entertainment. I started to read it and it's a great guide to me it showed some secret places I haven't been to and how to complete some situations in an easier fashion. I reccommend it to anyone.
 WHAT I REALLY THOUGHT OF IT June 28, 2000
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
If your as tired of vague and unrelated reviews as much as I am, here is the no bull$hit deal. A very good stragedy book as far as the script, very small and uncolored illustrations, but not that neccessary due to the detail of the step by step walk-through. The first part of the book is an extensive stragedy section, as well as overviews of all weapons and enemies. With tips thrown in the whole way through, I had no 30 minute "where the f@ck do I go now" sessions.
Half Life Strategy guide April 3, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A very thurough walkthrough covering just about everything, and very useful description of enemies and strategies to handle them. My only complaint is that the maps could have been better.
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