I guess I should start by saying I am not being paid to say any of this. I truly have been a fan of Doublejump Books since the release of Phantom Brave by Nippon Ichi. Their guides are super informative, and are generally only released alongside titles that have many hidden aspects.

I first gained respect for the line of guides when I noticed they were being released alongside Nippon Ichi Software titles, which are among my favorite games in existence. Now, normally I avoid purchasing guides, and get all my info from online walkthroughs. However, In Disgaea’s wake, I was very eager to learn as much as I could about Phantom Brave. I decided to order the guide about 2 weeks before the games release. Much to my surprise it arrived on my doorstep a week later, and a week before Phantom Brave’s release. I was thrilled to be able to thoroughly study the game before getting to play it. Here are a few reasons I was instantly sold on Doublejump Books:

• A Nice Amount of Game Art
  • In addition to art from the game, they usually include images of just about everything you could ever want to see. In their Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne guide, they included images of every demon.
• They Are as Obsessed as You
  • Their guides for all of Nippon Ichi’s SRPG’s to date include detailed instructions on attaining the games ultimate weapons, as well as help on creating the ultimate warrior.
• Spoiler Free
  • While each guide comes with a story walkthrough, I usually skip over that part, since I am only interested in the deeper working of the games. You don’t need to worry about accidentally glancing at a section you don’t want to, since the sections are labeled with tabs.
• Early Release Date
  • I find all of DJB’s guides come out about a week or two before the actual game, allowing obsessive individuals like myself a nice pocket of study time. Sad, I know. If you plan on taking advantage of this, buy direct from their site, as most game stores wont bother carrying the guide early.
• Special Bonuses
  • It may not be much, but occasionally their guides also come with a bookmark featuring game art, or an interview with the game designers which can provide some insider information. Also for some reason, I now have a subscription to Hardcore Gamer magazine, who is in cahoots with Doublejump. I am not entirely sure why I have a free subscription, but maybe you’ll get lucky too.

I guess the name says it all, Doublejump books really increases your ability to explore a game, and acquire the things you really want. Their newest guide on the way is for NIS’s Mana Khemia, and is scheduled to be released on March 24th.

You can buy Doublejump game guides off of their website or in any gaming store near you.

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