Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide

Great guide to Fallout 4. Yes, there are walkthroughs and WIKIs available online, and I still use those on occasion, but the book is what I keep next to me when I play the game. I got the hardcover version, and it comes with a huge wall map of The Commonwealth. Deep dive into every aspect of the game - locations, weapons, loot, enemies, combat, creatures, companions, crafting... when I got the book realized more than ever how huge and varied the world of the game really is. I also like the book because it doesn’t ruin the fun of finding things out for myself, but it’s a handy reference when I get a bit lost, or want to know more about an aspect of the game. It’s written as a guide created by Vault Tech, with the fun, retro-futuristic vibe of the game. There are has a ton of color photos as well as neat illustrations from the world of Fallout 4. Book itself is high quality, hefty cover and crisp, glossy pages. I do sometimes wish there was a more detailed Table Of Contents, but there are so many characters, quests, locations and other variables that a TOC would be as big as the book itself! Like the game, the book is just fun to explore.

OK - Let me start with the admission that not only am I a Fallout newbie, but this is my first experience with one of these new generation immersion type games. I typically stick to simple quick games where I can blow off twenty to thirty minutes at a time. Fallout 4 requires a time commitment, and as much as I dislike that aspect, this game/world is incredibly deep. Being used to just opening a game and going right at it I popped Fallout 4 into the X-box and started to play. About an hour into the game I realized I had no idea what I was in for and little experience in what I was doing. Thank goodness for You Tube and gaming sites for pointing me in the right direction. However even with all the help available on the web there was still something missing as most of that material seems geared towards those who have experience in the Fallout universe. Realizing how deep this experience can go I wanted to tackle it all and began to search. The game developer provides limited help from within the game and no manual on it's website - at least not yet. That led me to this product (that has the game developers fingerprints all over it) which is, for all intents a, World Book Encyclopedia for Fallout 4. Yes it is a game manual, but the game is so big, deep and involved that an encyclopedia is what's needed. Some seasoned Fallout veterans say this book doesn't capture it all, which is good, because the last thing I wanted was a manual that takes the exploration fun out the experience. After a few quests with the manual by my side I can happily say it doesn't. This manual provides some very useful maps, strategies, and hints without revealing everything. It delves into some key details and explains the concepts of items, their uses, and improvement modifications without giving you all the answers on what to use when - the gamer has to figure that out. This book gives a good overview of the mission objectives, warns of the pitfalls, and provides helpful hints on how to either engage or avoid conflicts. It doesn't give all the answers but it should set thoughts in the right direction. It gives general information on where key items can be found via a chart system, but if that's not enough the detailed information on item locations are on the maps; you can choose how much help you take. The information is broken down into sections and is written in such a way that once you understand the basic concepts of game play you can jump from section to section based on what you need to know when you need to know it. "Vault Boys Helpful Hints" strewn throughout the pages give you very some handy tips as well as a window into the developers thoughts. I purchased the hardcover edition because I wanted the large map of the wasteland so I sprung for the extra $5. One of the reasons I enjoy this game is because I know Boston quite well and seeing these places in a post-apocalyptic scenario gives this game some fun familiarity. The large map is broken down into individual sections included within the manual, so it is more of a convenience than a necessity. Also included with the hardcover edition is a pack of 7 prints of the Vault Boy depicting the Attributes as seen on the attribute chart. They do nothing for me but for a collector they might have value. If the map and mini-posters don't tickle your fancy save a few bucks and go with the softcover edition. Other reviewers have posted very accurate pictures of these contents. Included with both the softcover and hardcover editions is access to an electronic version of the manual that you gain access to through an included redeem code. Note that it is not a downloadable file so access to it requires an internet connection. The electronic version works well on the PC, however navigation on my iPad and iPhone is a bit cumbersome. The style and publication of this manual is right in line with the "Atomic Age" concept of the game so it all ties together very well. I'm guessing Bethesda worked very closely with Prima games to publish this work to get a little extra cash for their game manual. It's fun to read even while not involved in the game. I often find myself stopping life for an hour to play Fallout 4 only to find that I get immersed in it for three or so hours - I figure might as well enjoy it to the fullest and this manual has been a big help in doing that. To think I've only just begun. Enjoy!!

This is one of the best non-spoilery game guides I've ever used because of the way the info is compartmentalized. The high level area maps keep you oriented in this densely packed game world. The color coded one showing the level of mobs/monsters is particularly useful for helping players to not wander into areas they are not powerful enough for yet. The interior maps for each location are also brilliantly thought out. Quests that take place in a location are listed, but story/walk through details are contained in a separate section of the book. Special loot is also listed with the local maps. This arrangement makes it possible to do a blind run through a location and then check the map before you leave to make sure you haven't missed any special items that you may not be able to come back for later since some locations are only open when a particular quest is active. This is a major improvement over the Fallout 3 game guide which had a fraction of the maps and walked you through by plot points that gave the story away. The Fallout 4 guide is more in keeping with the open world nature of the game and encourages discovery.

I only just received it today but I spend a few hours gaming with it and here are my thoughts.... Overall it is a really great guide with several types of detailed maps and explanations about mutiple different ways to approach the various aspects of the game. But I'm only giving 4 stars for a few reasons.... 1. Even though there is more info than you could ever need I feel it could be actually be more detailed. For Example: It tells me an item can be found at the location but does not always tell me exactly where it's going to be in that location. However, I think some of these details are omitted so that the gamer can still discover things for themselves and to keep the challenge. 2. It could be slightly better organized although I'm not sure how. It's so much information I can understand how it would be difficult to put it in an easily understandable format. And 3. I didn't understand the purpose of the s.p.e.c.i.a.l. stat posters that were included. I have no intention of hanging them or anything so really it's just extra clutter and paper waste. Part of me wonders if the slightly hefty price tag was due to the posters being included. A little bit irksome. But Overall a wonderful guide and I'm pleased with my purchase.

Para quem é fã da série Fallout e (definitivamente) comprou Fallout 4, é um item necessário. A qualidade é impecável e contém todas as informações necessárias para virar o jogo do avesso.

I don't regret having bought this. The guide is splendid and has been delivered quickly. Besides, it is in excellent condition.

In Zeiten von gamefaqs & Co. braucht man diese großen Spieleberater ja eigentlich nicht mehr. Wer erinnert sich nicht an die Zeit ohne Internethilfen in denen der schöne Spruch auf dem Secret of Mana Spieleberater stand "Wer dieses Buch verliert ist verloren" Ob das jetzt tatsächlich so ist lass ich mal dahingestellt es war jedenfalls eine große Hilfe. In diesem Survival Guide ist ausführlichst so ziemlich alles Beschrieben was man braucht jedoch sollte man sich klar darüber sein, dass man seinen eigenen Forschungsdran damit etwas beschneidet. Zum Nachschlagen falls man nicht weiterkommt sehr empfehlenswert aber ich werde ihn erst nutzen wenn ich einen zweiten Anlauf starte. Ich würde ihn uneingeschränkt empfehlen er ist schwer sieht gut aus, hat eine große Karte des gesamten Commonwealth und einige Sammelkarten der verschiedenen S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Skills.

Not a step by step guide on how to complete every map / mission, but tell's you about everything in detail about the character and weapons

全編英語ですので英語の読めない私は攻略ガイドブックというよりは、コレクターアイテムとして購入しました。学術書のような重厚な造りに驚きました。内容も英語ですが、凄まじい情報量であることが伺えますので、英語が理解できる方なら攻略ガイドブックとしても優秀なのではないでしょうか。写真やイラストも豊富なので、見て楽しめますし、大体分かる部分もあります。 ペーパーバック版も選べますが値は張りますが是非、質感の良いハードカバー版を買うことをオススメします。