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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 19 2005
Of course it's perfect, it's Nintendo Power. As someone who collects strategy guides, I often tend to get a hold of even the guides I don't need. You shouldn't need a guide for Metroid Zero Mission, but if you find yourself stuck, there's no reason why this one can't help you. The walkthrough is perfect, the secrets divine and the illustrations are grand. The guide isn't very big, which is okay because Metroid Zero isn't a very big game. We begin with all those game basics because some people won't read the manuel, so the guide has you covered. They have all the items you'll obtain and the powerups in this section as well. Then we have a quick map appendix. This is NOT meant to be a guide through the game. These maps are simply for those who want to find all the powerups. They even label which page you need to turn to to figure out how to get it. It's the walkthrough that makes this guide incredible. Anyone who has the Metroid Fusion guide will know the basic layout. The maps each have a number at each important location. That same number is called in the text, and it tells you what to do. The boss strategies are simple and easy to follow (it isn't like Metroid Zero Mission is a hard game anyway). Once we get past the walkthrough the game takes you into an expert way of going through the game. By that I mean they give you the lowdown of the 15% Mission Completion and a Speed Walkthrough. Now of course, those expecting a map for the 15% completion must be crazy! After all, the guide assumes you'll attempt the 15% Challenge and Speed Walkthrough after you've already mastered the game. They work though, so don't worry so much. Now, the Golden part of the guide. When you unlock the original Metroid, this guide has a walkthrough for it! I know it sounds strange, but the first Metroid was a gem (and I enjoyed playing the classic Metroid much more than Zero Mission). To have a walkthrough handy was perfect. Of course, if you already have the Metroid Prime Guide by Nintendo Power, you won't really need the walkthrough for the original Metroid here (it's the exact same thing). The guide also tells you how to get all the endings. Really, while it isn't needed, the guide is absolutely perfect. If you get stuck, this guide will help you out. You really shouldn't need it though.
