Microsoft Age of Empires: Inside Moves (Inside Moves Series)

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Summary: Yeah...useless book
Review: Figures. Can't believe I read the reviews and bought this book anyway. Sheesh. Like, 3 frickin pages in the whole book about multiplay and not nearly enough about advantages,disadv of each culture.

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Summary: Don't waste your money.
Review: If you read the review on the back cover you think you are getting a great book, but MS Press must have written their own on this book.

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Summary: Misleading Cover
Review: If you're just learning how to play--especially if you're working your way through the various campaigns--you'll find this book helpful. However, if you already know the mechanics of the game and are familiar with the various units, technologies, and ages, you might be disappointed should you expect to find much in the way of strategy for multiplayer games on random maps. Better than half the book is devoted to the campaigns and how to play them. The first part of the book reviews the basics of the game, with no in-depth analysis of the individual civilizations' strengths and weaknesses. Only several pages in the appendix address multiplayer strategies, and even this information is minimal. This book deserves a better, more descriptive title that would suggest it is appropriate for beginners and campaign players.

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Summary: Great book for beginners.
Review: This book is just what the novice player needs. It provides the tips and strategies necessary to make the game enjoyable rather than frustrating. Well written and nicely illustrated, the book carefully details the individual scenarios within each campaign, allowing the player to develop the basic knowledge and skills for more advanced play.

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Summary: Great book for beginners.
Review: This strategy guide is mostly filled with detailed, well-written explanations helping you to beat each scenario in the campaigns. It does very well on that, but there are few general playing/multiplaying tips, and scant descriptions of units and buildings.