Poll: Walkthroughs

[Riku'sTwilight]

I always buy an official strategy guide for use with an RPG but I usually do a normal run through to get the story, then do a 100% run through after I have beaten the game.

If it is a game with collectibles which affect achievements, then I will pick up a guide and use it only to get those.

I know that is slight achievement-whoring but I like to get as much as I can out of a game.

Bit off-topic but I will say that im a bit of an official strategy guide lover though; I have about 20 guides over many years from different games (mostly JRPG's).
I always get the special edition guide if possible too, like to have nice looking guides.

My fave company is Piggyback (beautiful guides) and my current fave guide is the FFXIII limited edition one.. lovely guide

 

[hopeneverdies]

I used to use them a lot, back when I was dumb and couldn't solve mildly complex puzzles. Nowadays, they tend to be less helpful now that many of the games I play are less knowing what to do (which I occasionally look up) and more about the execution of segments.

 

[Chimpzy_v1legacy]

I use them from time to time, usually on a second playthrough to get 100% completion.

 

[CRoone]

Yes and Yes. However, I typically try to avoid using the tips for Missions, and just use it for help on the Sidequests and when going after the Collectibles. I'm here to enjoy a game, not get frustrated looking for the last Blue Rubber Band on my own.

I also watch Video Walkthroughs of games I don't have or otherwise can't play for some reason (don't have the system, etc.).