In comparison, to Brady Game's Strategy Guide for Final Fantasy VIII, this one is sorely lacking. The information is presented in a disorganized fashion, making it unclear who can learn certain skills from items, as well as what skills they actually can learn. But, the main problem I have with this guide is it's "PlayOnLine Enchancement." To get most of the really good hints and charts you have to go online, using codes found in the book. Which I think kind of makes the book futile. The point of getting the Strategy Guide is so you have a quick reference to items, skills, and events in the game; not so you have codes to go online to find them. But, the information is there....if you don't mind looking for it.