Red Dead Redemption Signature Series Strategy Guide Review

One word describes this book when I set about labeling it... AWESOME. I decided to grab this up because of how large the game is. I had some issues with Just Cause 2 in finding the very small things to get 100% in some towns/cities so I wanted to avoid that with this game. Picking up the book I was surprised at how thick it was and detailed the graphics were (back cover art, included map, etc). They really did a solid job on constructing this (which doesn't feel at all flimsy like some guides).

When I opened it up I first counted the pages. There's 336 total "real" pages with a foldout map poster included (which could count as 2 more pages as its front and back). I then checked the contents section and loved how they broke it down (note that parenthesis's are page numbers):

Welcome to the Frontier: (4)
- Introduction (4)
- Characters (5)
- Red Dead Basics (10-17)

Main Story Missions: (18-19)
- Act 1 (20)
-- Bonnie Macfarlane (20-43)
-- Marshal Johnson (44-61)
-- Nigel Dickens (62-73)
-- Seth (73-81)
-- Irish (82-95)
- Act 2 (96)
-- Landon Ricketts (96-107)
-- Vincente Desanta (108-123)
-- Luisa Fortuna (124-135)
-- Abrahama Reyes (136-149)
- Act 3 (150)
-- Agent Edgar Ross (150-165)
-- Professor Macdougal (166-175)
-- Home Missions (176-195)

Other Activities: (196-197)
- Jobs and Activities (198-201)
- Gang Hideouts (202-219)
- Mini-Games (220-226)
- Strangers (227-255)
- Items, Weapons, and Shops (256-273)
- Challenges (274-298)
- Bounty Hunter (299)
- Outfits (308-317)
- Achievements and Trophies (318-319)

Multiplayer: (320-335)

Credits and Copyrights: (336)This guide literally goes into EVERY aspect of this game. It is so detailed I could probably follow it through to the end reading every piece of information along the way, and STILL have more to read afterwards. It guarantees 100% completion if you use the information so as of release it should be good. Downside to these things and which is why I never get any for MMO's, is that if content is added or changed it is no longer complete/accurate. But for this type of game I can deal with that even with the co-op expansion coming soon.

There is also a map included that displays the 16 major locations (each with a details section explaining what it's all about). It's perforated so you can pull it out and view the entire map while playing. It's made in "hi-def" so it looks pretty sharp. It's on standard guide paper so its thick but nothing special (some games come with special maps map out of special materials).

With such detailed information you really can't go wrong with this guide. Each of the sections above that I listed have sub-categories but I didn't list them as I don't want anything ruined for the player like me, that wants this book for as I go along and not to read through it and know what's coming. Some sections like the shops list where certain items can be found (certain towns) what is required, the cost, and everything else in between.

Enough said, go get this if you hope to complete the game 100%. Brady Games made a great product here and I'm glad I bought it. With Amazons poor availability on this item, I had to go elsewhere and pay full price. It was still worth it.

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Product Description:
MISSIONS & MORE: Maps and strategy for all three Acts of the Main Story missions, plus of everything else required to achieve 100% completion, including Nightwatch, Horse-breaking, Train Marshal, Escort, Strangers, Challenges, Herding, Hunting, and all Mini-games.
MAPS: Our detailed maps and descriptions reveal precise locations for all collectibles and side missions. Find Gang Hideouts, Wanted Poster & Bounty targets, Treasure Maps & Chests, Wildflowers, Hunting spots, and more!
WEAPONS & GOODS: Stats for every weapon in your arsenal and market value for all items that can be bought and sold in shops.
RED DEAD BASICS: Don t enter the Frontier before you know the basics of traveling, camping, using cover, and fighting. We show you how to survive in the West.
MULTIPLAYER: Complete coverage on all modes of Multiplayer, featuring pro tips from the Rockstar MP test team.

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