Half-Life: Prima's Official Strategy Guide

by Joe Grant Bell

In-depth strategies you can bet your life on Clear explanation ofHalf-Life's monster behavior Maps of the missile base Best walkthrough of all game locations Thorough coverage of optimal combat... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761513604
• ISBN13: 9780761513605
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Prima Games
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Very fun trip to the past!

Yes, this book works as a strategy guide for the original Half-Life. The real reason you buy it is to see the perception of Half-Life back in the day. It's fun to see Snarks described as "relentless pursuers" and seeing maps for the areas in the game. A great buy for any Half-Life fan!

An excellent information source for all concerned!

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

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.

This book is great and it will show you everything!

There is NOTHING that this book does not show you, it will guide you through the game step by step. This book will show you stategies and give you tips on how to easily beat your enemy. I would recommend this book even if you are not having trouble with the game because it shows important tips that can be easily overlooked.

If this is not a survival guide , then nothing else is...

Half-Life is a huge game (H-L players already know that!).Dis-orientation is likely to happen and does happen unless you have this guide. Prima has done it once more! The walkthroughts are accurate and easy (or so) to follow even for the novice player of such games . Advanced players though should only use it only when the going gets tough .After all what mostly this book achieves is that it is a non player-level dependent guide.

Good Book that you must have.

The book reviews everything from the beginning thru the end. Plus some hints for multiple players. Joe Bell are doing a good job for strategy guide. I never been disappointed. Thank you.