I'll admit that I caved in a few times and used gamefaqs during the third Phoenix Wright game. And after I've beaten a game, I'll often browse through a strategy guide to see if there's anything I missed. But in general, I prefer to play the game without one, so that I'm eternally surprised at what's coming next.

But hey, it's your life, and games are meant to be fun. If a strategy guide helps you enjoy a game the most, more power to you!







(I'll just have a little less respect for you and your noobish ways...Just kidding)

 You can just play them without a guide, and if find yourself stuck somewhere, hit up gamefaqs. They're usually spoiler-free, so you'll never have the experience ruined again.*

*Beyond knowing that you suck at games. I kid! I kid! I'll stop now. 

I'll sometimes consult GameFAQs, but only if I'm reallyreally stuck on something for long enough that trying to figure it out by myself isn't fun anymore.

There are too many awesome games waiting for my attention for me to spend much time on unrewarding activities like being stuck. =P

 being stuck is like the worst feeling ever

I usually don't use strategy guides or anything, only if I get really stuck, or I already beat the game and looked for most of the stuff, and just wanna see what else there is^^ Usually I don't wanna get through the game faster, I just want to go slow and enjoy it, but not if I'm stuck >.> that's no fun.

I don't care if other people use them, as long as they don't ruin anything for me^^ I had to ask my brother for help on the second Pheonix Wright game ; ; but only 'cause it was my first one, after that I was alright. (I think, I forget)

For RPG's I read strategy guides constantly. They are designed with missable items for multiple playthroughs. It's an antiquated design, and walkthrough counter it perfectly.

FFXII and the Zodiac sphere is a perfect example.

I don't usually have the attention span to do the things that I'd need a strategy guide for (finding hidden items, getting 100% completion in RPGs and GTA games, etc), so no.

I'll use them if I'm incredibly stuck, really hate a game but want to beat it, or am playing through a second time. And only Gamefaqs; why pay for what's free (and often more comprehensive) online?

 but I prefer guides so u don't have to run to ur comp every 5 minutes

even if print it out, guides are more colorful (have pics) 

yes, when I get stuck in a part and the failures are very frustrating, I find no other choice but to read a FAQ instead of breaking my controller