I am against the purchase of strategy guides. Well, that's not entirely true. I don't mind them once you beat a game...but as far as using a guide to finish up a title, I think it's blasphemy! Then...we have a game like Animal Crossing: City Folk. You never beat it, and you never really achieve anything. With that said, I can't decide if I am for or against using a guide. I guess it helps to further the experience!