

When you scan something, it is added to your log book for future reference. For instance if the section is called "Ice Beam" then the text tand photos that follow are all leading you to that item, with the occasional pit stop to grab available upgrades.I have very little to complain about except that some screenshots are dark or grainy and hard to make out.A big part of Metroid Prime is scanning items, locations, data, creatures, etc. This area is very detailed and is broken into sections based on the big item you are hunting. This is followed by a map section that displays each world and approximate locations of hidden items and upgrades.Next is the "walkthrough". It also saves you some extra cash.The book starts off with the Metroid Prime section (the reason I purchased the book) and goes over detailed descriptions of all the weapons, armor, visors, power-ups, etc. Since the games were both released at the same time and they even connect together to unlock certain special features, it is fitting that they should be tacvkled together in one guide. Prima did us a big favor by including both new Metroid games in one guide.
METROID PRIME MAPS HOW TO
Both guides are good and WILL help you find everything with little hassle.So.The Good+Complete walkthrough for Metroid Prime and Fusion+Detailed Maps for both section+Nice thorough walkthrough for both sections+Crystal clear screenshotsThe Bad-Game endings aren't revealed-Metroid Prime screens are a little dark at times-No NES Metroid walkthrough, just "Tips" on how to go through the game.While the last con isn't a problem it w It's nice to see that there was a guide publisher that took Metroid Fusion into consideration. My thrid gripe of course is the dark screens but they are crystal clear and you shouldn't have a problem trying to make out anything in the Metroid Fusion section.Overall, this guide is probably your best friend in completing both of these titles.
METROID PRIME MAPS SERIES
This isn't too bad of a problem but the first Metroid game presents probably one of the greatest challenges in the series (aside from Prime of course) and I need more than just basic "tips" that I've already come to learn by playing other Metroid titles.

Also, there is no walkthrough for the original Metroid. I do not believe they did this in Metroid Prime either. Well first of all, for Metroid Fusion it doesn't depict how to get all the different endings of the game.

The screens are still a little darker in this section but because of the fact that Metroid Fusion has a bit more lighting in some areas than Metroid Prime, you can much more easily depict these.My gripes with the guide.
METROID PRIME MAPS FULL
Again, a run down on all Samus' abilities and a full walkthrough to help you get everything you need to defeat SA-X and save the universe! A great companion in deed. Using this guide it is nearly impossible to get yourself lost (although the game makes sure you don't get lost either.). Much like Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion maps seemed more like a grid and Prima did a very good job in these maps by highlighting hidden areas along the way. I wouldn't consider the terrain you venture through in Metroid Prime to be quite that dark.The Metroid Fusion section of this guide is very useful if you want to complete the entire game. Some screens are actually very hard to depict what they're trying to tell you even with the text standing out.

The screenshots are clear although at times they can be a bit darker than others. The Metroid Prime section gives you the run down on everything you need for all of Samus' abilities and how to obtain them in this highly detailed walkthrough. There is a maps section before the walkthrough and then they show the maps again before each section of the walkthrough, which makes for far less page flipping. Easy to follow and easy to read with great detailed maps and plenty of screenshots (which you'll undoubtably need!). First of all, the guide has a very detailed and easy to use walkthrough. I'd give it a five but there are about two things that bother me about the guide (see below). This is definitely one of the better guides I've seen for Metroid Prime.
