Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II (Prima's Official Strategy Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Kaizen Media Group
Publisher: Prima Games
Category: Book
Buy New: $24.47
New (5) Used (8) from $22.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 312977
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0761543856
Dewey Decimal Number: 794
EAN: 9780761543855
ASIN: 0761543856
Publication Date: February 3, 2004
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Product Description
Darkness gathers yet again . . .
Covers every quest!
Expansive maps revealing item and event locations
Details on forging unique weapons and armor
All hidden areas, secret characters, and items revealed
Strategy for two-player mode
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| Customer Reviews:
Very helpful, but not perfect February 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am writing this because I am now playing the game, and this strategy guide did not have what the cover claims it has. The cover says, "Maps Revealing Every Secret Area." But I am in Act III, and Skull Gorge has an Orc Cave with a secret area that is not in the guide. To learn how to access that area, I had to refer to a walkthrough posted at gamefaqs.com.
Nevertheless I am giving this book 4 stars. This is because I do not recommend playing the game without a guide. You could follow the one at gamefaqs, but Prima's is much more colorful and you can have it right by your side without having to print out anything.
Why do you need a guide? If you're a beginner, playing a Forgotten Realms roleplaying game for the first time, you can easily get into trouble by trying to develop a character without help. Even if you're experienced, you might want to feel confident that you can get through the game without becoming angry and frustrated. Having a good walkthrough at your side gives you that confidence.
Prima's guide has many glossy illustrations and easy-to-read maps. So far for me, its most helpful features are the character guides and the Workshop section. The latter has been essential. The game itself fails to give me details that I want for making good magical items.
 Essential! March 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This guide is essential to figuring out the best way to play a character the first time through. Without it, you will need to play the game and waste level-up points on worthless skills and attributes. The maps are not all that necessary, but they can save you a little time from backtracking. If you like making magical weapons and armor, this guide can be a great help.
Baldur's Gate II July 25, 2006
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book that I ordered was in new condetion, and I received it
very quickly. I am very pleased with mt purchase
dark alliance 2 review - drizzt rulz!!! August 29, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
this strategy guide is great for those who are a bit video game challenged, like me. the best thing in it, as is in all stategy guides, are the maps. very helpful in gettin around places, and for findin treasure. the coolest part is when you're able to unlock the famous r.a. salvatore charachter, drizzt do'urden. he's soo awesome to play!!!
baulders gate: dark alliance 2 July 26, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book is very infomative and well illustrated, the only draw back is that the optional missions should of been included in thier own chapter, instead of strewed throughout the book. And a longer list of possible creations with weapons, armor and stones should have been provided.
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