Jeohri

... i slightly dont belive that... everyone i know needs a guide to atleast beat one side quest. Just because theres side quests, it doesn't mean you have to do them to beat the game. I know for a fact I missed stuff, hense the idea of playing through once without using any guides, then playing through again with a guide just to see what goodies you missed and to see how they affect the plot.

Final Fantasy 7, 8, 9, X, X-2 Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2, haven't played 3 yet. Neverwinter Nights (And the expansion packs) Thats just the main ones I thought to mention, beaten plenty of others. Just a few too many to mention.