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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent companion ..., 7 April 2006
A beautiful guide. Well presented and full of info. As thick as a brick but there is no page wasting here (ie. large pictures and little, text which many computer guides seem to suffer from). Every page is crammed with useful information. It is written in an informal and friendly way that is a pleasure to read.Also, the book stays open on the page you require when you place it down. Something I find very useful when trying to play and read at the same time. It is true that the actual walkthrough section of the guide should really be ignored when playing a free roaming game such as Oblivion. Only to be dipped into when you find yourself stuck at certain points or unsure of how to continue. However, the sections on creating your own character and the tips, stats and info on magic, weapons and skills are all immensely useful and are well worth the price of admission. The guide goes into much more detail then the game concerning Character skills, for example. Having more knowledge about the game helps derive more enjoyment from it. Also, reading stats from a television screen for long periods of time can be a strain on the eyes. I much prefer to play the game proper (ie. the fighting and exploring), whilst using the book to give me a statistical breakdown of any items I may pick up or magic I may learn. These sections account for approximately a quarter of the guide. Another quarter accounts for hints, tips and maps. Whilst approx half of the book is dedicated to giving advice on completing the games numerous missions. The maps are numerous and also very well designed in this guide. But again, I would recommend they should be used only when really needed. Overall, I would say this guide is not an essential purchase for Oblivion, but it makes a great companion to the game.
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