Choosing a video game strategy reference isn't just about finding any official guide; it's about matching the right book to the game you're playing and the condition you're willing to accept. These four guides span a wide range of listed prices and conditions, from a well-used Final Fantasy VIII book to a Very Good Ogre Battle 64 Prima edition. Before you settle, decide whether you need a Like New copy, a specific Final Fantasy title, or a guide for Horizon Forbidden West.
Quick take
If you want the lowest listed price and can accept a worn copy, the Final Fantasy VIII guide is the one to look at. If you prefer a clean guide for a single game, the Horizon Forbidden West guide balances that with a moderate listed price. The Final Fantasy III NDS guide is in the same condition class, while the Ogre Battle 64 guide costs the most and is listed as Very Good.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy VIII Official Strategy Guide (Video Game Books) + Mini Walkthrough | USD 20.00 | |
| Horizon Forbidden West Official Strategy Guide | USD 30.54 | |
| Final Fantasy III NDS Bradygames Official Strategy Guide | USD 38.00 | |
| Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber - Prima Official Strategy Guide | USD 59.00 |
Longer bars indicate a higher listed price.
Decision matrix
| If you want... | Pick... |
|---|---|
| The lowest listed price and can accept a used book | Final Fantasy VIII Official Strategy Guide (Video Game Books) + Mini Walkthrough |
| A guide for Horizon Forbidden West | Horizon Forbidden West Official Strategy Guide |
| A guide for Final Fantasy III on NDS | Final Fantasy III NDS Bradygames Official Strategy Guide |
| The matching guide for Ogre Battle 64 | Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber - Prima Official Strategy Guide |
Product notes
Final Fantasy VIII Official Strategy Guide (Video Game Books) + Mini Walkthrough
At USD 20.00, this is the least expensive guide in the group. It's a trade paperback from the Video Game Books series, written by BradyGames staff and David Cassady, and it includes a mini walkthrough alongside the main guide. The listing describes it as Good, with normal wear, a few tears on the front cover, and two small rips on the first page; the damage is shown in pictures. That makes it a reasonable match if you want the official strategy material for Final Fantasy VIII at a lower listed price and you're comfortable with a used book.
Horizon Forbidden West Official Strategy Guide
The Horizon Forbidden West Official Strategy Guide is listed at USD 30.54 and comes in Like New condition, which stands out among guides that can show wear. The listing includes Sony Interactive Entertainment and ISBN 9783869931135, and it's described as a Strategy Guide. If you're playing Horizon Forbidden West and want one official companion book, this is the guide in this set that fits that game. The tradeoff is focus: it's built around a single title, so it won't be helpful if you're looking for a Final Fantasy or Ogre Battle reference, and its listed price sits above the Final Fantasy VIII guide.
Final Fantasy III NDS Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
Final Fantasy III NDS Bradygames Official Strategy Guide is listed at USD 38.00 and is marked Like New. The listing notes a glossy finish, and it names Square Enix, with the video game set as Final Fantasy III and the series as Final Fantasy. That makes it a direct match for someone playing Final Fantasy III on Nintendo DS. The caveat is price: it costs more than both the Horizon guide and the Final Fantasy VIII guide, even though it's a single-game guide. If you're specifically playing or collecting this NDS entry, the Like New condition makes it the guide to consider; if not, the lower-priced options may fit better.
Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber - Prima Official Strategy Guide
Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber - Prima Official Strategy Guide carries the highest listed price in this group at USD 59.00. It's listed as Very Good, and it identifies the video game and series as Ogre Battle, with Nintendo as the listed name. If you're playing Ogre Battle 64, this is the matching title in the set and gives you an official companion from Prima. The main limitation is the cost: it's the most expensive of the four, and the condition isn't described as Like New.
Final recommendation by use case
- For Final Fantasy VIII and the lowest listed price: the Final Fantasy VIII official guide is the pick, provided the Good condition and visible wear don't bother you.
- For Horizon Forbidden West: the Horizon Forbidden West Official Strategy Guide gives you a clean guide for that specific game at a moderate listed price.
- For Final Fantasy III on NDS: the BradyGames guide is the exact match, though it costs more than the Horizon guide.
- For Ogre Battle 64: the Prima guide is the matching title, and it's the one to choose if the highest listed price is acceptable.
