Shopping for a video game strategy reference can pull you in two directions at once: do you need a step-by-step companion for a modern open-world RPG, or a nostalgic archive of hints for a retro console? These two guides sit almost exactly the same price, but they answer completely different questions. Here's how to decide.
Quick Verdict
The decision comes down to the games you actually play. The Anniversary Edition Complete Game Guide Step By Step Walkthrough Book Map pairs directly with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, giving you a brand-new, detailed walkthrough that covers alchemy, enchanting, smithing, collectibles, and secrets. The 3DO Games Secrets Book Two 2 Secrets, Hints & Tips Strategy Guide & Walkthrough is a 1996 trade paperback that collects hints, tips, and walkthroughs for 3DO games. They cost nearly the same, so your choice should be driven by your game library, not the price.
At a Glance
| Guide | Price | Price Bar | Condition | Format | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniversary Edition Complete Game Guide | $29.39 | Brand New | Guide book | Skyrim Anniversary Edition walkthrough, crafting, collectibles, secrets | |
| 3DO Games Secrets Book Two | $29.00 | Good | Trade Paperback | 3DO game secrets, hints, tips, and walkthroughs |
Where Each Guide Wins
Choose the Anniversary Edition Guide for Skyrim Anniversary Play
If you're actively playing Skyrim Anniversary Edition, this is the guide that matches your game. It gives step-by-step assistance through the main quest and then branches into alchemy, enchanting, and smithing, with all collectibles and secrets included. The guide also describes Creation Club content, so it's built for the expanded version of the game. It's brand new, so you're getting a fresh copy.
Choose the 3DO Secrets Book for Retro Collectors
If you own a 3DO or simply appreciate 1990s gaming literature, the 3DO Games Secrets Book Two is the more appealing pick. Authored by Zach Meston and J. Douglas Arnold and published by Sandwich Islands Publishing in 1996, it's a genuine piece of gaming history. It's also the slightly cheaper option at $29.00.
Product Notes
Anniversary Edition Complete Game Guide Step By Step Walkthrough Book Map
This is the guide to pick up if you're already deep into Skyrim Anniversary Edition. It's priced at $29.39, and it arrives as a brand-new copy. The guide walks you through the main quest step by step, then goes further into alchemy, enchanting, and smithing, plus all collectibles and secrets. The description also mentions Creation Club content and hunting Daedric artifacts, making it a fuller companion for the expanded edition. Its real strength is how current and complete it is for that one specific game. The downside is exactly that focus: it doesn't help anyone who isn't playing Skyrim Anniversary Edition. If you're looking for a general strategy reference or a guide for a different game, you'll want to keep looking. For Skyrim Anniversary players, though, this is the one.
3DO Games Secrets Book Two 2 Secrets, Hints & Tips Strategy Guide & Walkthrough
If you're a retro collector or still keep a 3DO console hooked up, this 1996 trade paperback is a time capsule worth having. Written by Zach Meston and J. Douglas Arnold and published by Sandwich Islands Publishing, it's filled with secrets, hints, tips, and walkthroughs for 3DO games. The copy listed here is in Good condition, which means it's not a pristine new copy but is a legitimate vintage guide. At $29.00, it's also the lower-priced option in this pairing, though the gap is only about a dollar. The limitation is that its coverage is locked to the 3DO era, so it won't say anything about current releases. For a fan of 1990s gaming, that's part of the charm.
Final Choice by Use Case
- Playing Skyrim Anniversary Edition right now? Buy the Anniversary Edition Complete Game Guide for $29.39.
- Collecting retro guides or own a 3DO? Buy the 3DO Games Secrets Book Two for $29.00.
