Quick Take
Picking a video game strategy reference for older consoles is usually a matching problem, not a ranking problem. Do you want one book that spans several games on a single system, or a focused walkthrough for the exact game in front of you? The four guides here split right down that line.
The 3DO Games Secrets Book Two is a hint collection for the 3DO platform. The MDK Official Prima's Strategy Guide gives MDK players a dedicated companion. The Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide is an official used guide for that PlayStation era game. The Granstream Saga: Prima's Official Strategy Guide covers an RPG and arrives in Very Good condition.
If you're trying to decide, start by asking which system and which game you'll actually have in front of you when you need help. That answer will point you toward the guide that actually fits your shelf.
Listed-Price Comparison
| Guide | Listed Price | Price Bar | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DO Games Secrets Book Two | $29.00 | 3DO owners who want hints across multiple titles | |
| MDK Official Prima's Strategy Guide | $18.00 | MDK players who want focused guidance without spending much | |
| Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide | $81.20 | Tomb Raider 3 collectors investing in a dedicated used guide | |
| The Granstream Saga: Prima's Official Strategy Guide | $15.00 | Granstream Saga players who want a low-priced Very Good guide |
Product Notes
3DO Games Secrets Book Two
Written by Zach Meston and J. Douglas Arnold, this trade paperback from the 1990s collects hints for the 3DO library rather than focusing on a single title. That gives you broader coverage for the $29.00 asking price if you own more than one 3DO game. The trade-off is scope: it's built around 3DO games, so it doesn't translate to PlayStation, PC, or other consoles you might play. If you're a 3DO fan, that's a worthwhile mid-price reference.
MDK Official Prima's Strategy Guide
Bart Farkas wrote this MDK walkthrough for Prima, and the listing includes the Game Pro insert from January 1998, which gives MDK players a little extra context. At $18.00, it's a budget-friendly way to get each-level guidance for one specific game. The clear limitation is physical condition: the top right corner has damage that looks burned, and the first few pages are affected, even though the guide remains readable. For someone who just wants the level help, that's a fair trade.
Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide
This used official guide is aimed squarely at Tomb Raider 3 players on the PlayStation. If you want a printed companion for that exact game, it covers that need and carries the highest price in this comparison. The downside is that top price: it costs more than the other three guides here combined, so you're paying for a dedicated single-title guide rather than a broad library reference. For a collector who specifically wants a PS1-era official Tomb Raider 3 book, that focus is the appeal.
The Granstream Saga: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
For $15.00, this Prima guide is the most affordable pick in the group and arrives in Very Good condition. It's written specifically for The Granstream Saga, so RPG players working through that game get a direct walkthrough with tips and strategies. The trade-off is single-game scope: it covers The Granstream Saga rather than a whole studio or genre. If Granstream Saga is the game you're actively playing, that narrow focus is exactly what you want in a companion.
Decision Matrix
| Guide | Choose It For | Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|
| 3DO Games Secrets Book Two | Multi-game 3DO hints in one book | Platform-limited to 3DO |
| MDK Official Prima's Strategy Guide | MDK players who want a dedicated companion | Corner wear on the physical guide |
| Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide | Official Tomb Raider 3 walkthrough for PS1 | Dedicated to that one game |
| The Granstream Saga: Prima's Official Strategy Guide | Granstream Saga RPG walkthrough | Single-game coverage |
Final Recommendation by Use Case
Start with the 3DO Games Secrets Book Two if your shelf has more than a couple 3DO titles. Choose the MDK Official Prima's Strategy Guide for a budget MDK walkthrough and don't mind a little physical wear. Select the Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide if that exact PlayStation game is the one you want on paper, even at the higher end of the price spread. And if Granstream Saga is your current RPG, grab The Granstream Saga guide for a Very Good copy that's built specifically for that game.
