Awesome to see the #CartridgeClub doing #Contra as their #GameOfTheMonth!
In 1988, #Konami released the official strategy guide, complete with stage maps, enemy and item guides and gorgeous illustrations.
Was published in both Japanese π―π΅ and Chinese π¨π³
π https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/family-computer-konami-special-contra-victory-manual
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The #CartridgeClub is playing #TombRaider as their #GameOfTheMonth - so here's a #BookADay from the library:
"The Official Tomb Raider Files"
Covering the first 5 installments of the franchise, this book archives a collection of info and stunning screengrabs from the series.
π https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-official-tomb-raider-files-featuring-lara-croft
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@vencabot I heard about it on the #CartridgeClub podcast (great show) haven't tried it myself. Last time I played PE (like 20 years ago) I didn't multiple playthroughs to get all the junk.
Sounds like a lot of you are still working your way through #PhantasyStar with the #CartridgeClub, so here's another one for you:
Released in Japan in 1989, this choose-your-own-adventure follows Alis and her companions through the 1st game's events:
π https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/phantasy-star-alis-adventure
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For those of you playing along with #PhantasyStar for the The #CartridgeClub's #GameOfTheMonth, you might be interested in this book.
Published only in Japan, it has developer interviews, storyboards, concept illustrations and more for the first 4 games:
πhttps://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/phantasy-star-official-setting-material-collection
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