Gamer Corner Guides

Welcome to Gamer Corner Guides! This site contains table-based guides to the contents and mechanics of several games, mostly of the Final Fantasy series. It is regularly being updated with new content or features. If there's something you would like to see - an interface option, a new guide, anything - let me know! You can also read about the site or leave feedback on the site blog.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

This guide features detailed crystarium information for Noel, Serah, and tamed monsters, in addition to information on all the items, weapons, and accessories in the game.

Final Fantasy XIV

A guide with information gathered for Final Fantasy XIV version 1.22a, with a concentrating on crafted gear and items. A useful resource for do-it-yourselfers like me, allowing you to find whatever you may need to create the gear you want.

Chrono Trigger

The classic SNES game was recently released on the Virtual Console, and I made this guide in celebration. Learn where to find everything, how to learn every Combo Tech, and more.

Mass Effect 2

The Mass Effect 2 guide is focused more on comprehensive lists than mechanical breakdowns. It's the guide that inspired the checklist feature. Give checklists a try!

Final Fantasy IV
PlayStation

A guide to the game that earned the series its reputation for stunning presentation. Covers the PlayStation Chronicles release, a more complete version of the stripped-down SNES/Virtual Console version (called Final Fantasy II).

Ultima III: Exodus

Before Ultima was really Ultima, it was a generic D&D ripoff. This is the first of those games that is also a well-constructed RPG. Learn the secrets of how to defeat Exodus – and what Exodus actually is.

Final Fantasy
PlayStation

Based on the NES guide, this guide covers the Origins remake of the original Final Fantasy. With updated names and fixed mechanics, this guide has you covered for the updated version of this classic.

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness
PC

A guide to the world and mechanics of the PC remake of the original Ultima. Includes notes on the various bugs that will explain away some of the oddness of your quest. (Not the whole space ace thing, though.)

Final Fantasy XIII

This guide features a detailed walkthrough, but the real prize is the complete breakdown of the upgrade system. Learn exactly which components have what effects on which weapons, where to find them, and more!

Final Fantasy VIII

A guide featuring a detailed look at the mechanics of the junction system. Optimize your characters like never before using the Junction Workshop. Includes a complete walkthrough, bestiary, and more!

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

The classic that introduced Castlevania to Metroid-style gameplay is covered here in full. You'll find interactive maps, tables of where to find everything in the game, combat mechanic breakdowns, secrets and special attacks, and more.

Final Fantasy II
Famicom

The most comprehensive guide on the internet for Final Fantasy II, or your money back! Along with complete information on the game, this guide lays bare its mechanics and reveals how everything is supposed to work.

Final Fantasy III
Famicom

A complete guide to this forgotten classic, including a breakdown of battle mechanics and the original job system. Not to be confused with the SNES game of the same name (that's actually Final Fantasy VI).

Final Fantasy
NES

A comprehensive guide to the classes, monsters, mechanics, and more of the original Final Fantasy. Learn everything there is to know about this classic NES RPG, recently released on the Wii Virtual Console!

Ultima II: Revenge of the Enchantress

A guide to the strangest game in the Ultima series. Learn all about the interesting planets, dungeons, and towers that you have no reason to ever explore!

Ultima
Apple II

The game that started it all! Unless you count Akalabeth. Learn the mechanics behind this classic in its original format, and defeat Mondain!