The first time around, no. If it's a game that's at least a couple of years old, I'll go on the internet and ask about general tips or major missables (like Zodiac Spear omg), but other than that I like to explore it on my own. If I get so stuck that I need to take a break, I might look up a strategy or what to do next. After that first play through I scour all the guides I can find to learn every little aspect of the game mechanics so I can learn how to break it wide open.