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Fighting Games are the most popular type of video game. This book will include 10 to 14 of the hottest fighting games on the market, including Mortal Kombat III, Killer Instinct, Virtua Fighter 2, Street Fighter: The Movie, Primal Rage, FX Fighter, and many more. It covers all the moves for all the characters in each game, and focuses more on strategy--several pages to each game.
Published August '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863171)
Price = $9.99
The exciting combination of fantasy story and practical walk-through not only makes this book enjoyable to read, it also gives all the answers, tips, and strategies that any adventurer would ever need to know. Plus, the book includes original fantasy drawings of the exciting characters and events.
Published March '94 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559581581)
Price = $19.95
DOOM for the home systems will provide awesome speed and power to bring video gamers the true pulse-pounding, shell-pumping nightmare. The BradyGAMES guide will show the player how to acquire the objects that let you go faster, hit harder and stay alive, as well as providing detailed level maps, beast and weapons descriptions, and game secrets.
Published October '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863961)
Price = $9.99
Releasing in time for Christmas, this will be the perfect gift for an avid RPG gamer. It features legal and illegal cheats, complete strategies and tactics on the hottest RPG games, such as Stonekeep, Star Prophet, Daggerfall, and Thunderscape, plus complete walk-throughs of 25 additional games, and chapters dedicated to exploring the RPG world.
Published October '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863406)
Price = $24.99
A full-color, action-packed strategy guide with secret codes, hints and moves to rise to the black belt level among the classic fighting games. The games are rated and grouped by level of difficulty by the martial arts ranking system and associated with the appropriate belt color. Includes a martial arts narrative from a black belt instructor.
Published August '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566861977)
Price = $9.99
In this fascinating guide, users discover authorized game secrets for Secrets of Evermore the exciting sequel to the enormously popular Secrets of Mana!
(ISBN 0761503943)
Price = $12.95
Here is the official strategy companion to the sequel to Freak Show. With a totally unique storyline and characters that are bizarre and unforgettable, this new game asks players to solve a murder mystery while avoiding death and, yes, even taxes. the book shows players how to best play the game through a multitude of roles.
(ISBN 0761503489)
Price = $19.95
In Aliens, gamers pretend to be members of the crew of the Sheridan, who must not only annihilate a threat from aliens, but also get to the bottom of a mystery. Covering each level and the threats encountered at each level, this official guide reveals secret areas, locations of inventory-strengthening weapon caches and more.
(ISBN 0761501479)
Price = $19.95
Introducing the official strategy guide to the compelling game based on Harlan Ellison's famous short story. Players get to enter five stories, in which five damned souls are trapped in an insane computer. Only by delving into their darkest fears can gamers outwit the master computer. Perfect for every fan of the brilliant science fiction writer.
(ISBN 0761503595)
Price = $19.95
Created by the founders and principal songwriters of the rock band DEVO, Adventures of the Smart patrol pits the Smart Patrol, a band of rebels who keep the memory of DEVO alive, against the mega-corporate forces of evil. Players will find in this guide all the best strategies for winning the game by helping Smart Patrol save Spudland from a dread disease.
(ISBN 0761503471)
Price = $19.95
Introducing the official game-secrets guide to Panzer Dragoon, the game in which users fly a 3D modeled, armored, blue dragon through seven huge levels. In a future time, a human tribe, the imperials, have discovered a lethal arsenal of weapons. Now, each player must join forces with his or her dragon to stop the destruction of humankind. All the secrets of successful playing are here.
(ISBN 0761503153)
Price = $14.95
For all the fans of the enormously successful Breath of Fire game, here is the game secrets companion to the sequel. Once again, those destructive Dark Dragons are trying to take on the world. Gamers must help Ru the Dragon and Boshu the barbarian-thief fight back. They will learn the best way to accomplish that in this exciting guide.
(ISBN 0761503969)
Price = $14.95
To be bundled with every Sega Saturn unit sold in the Fall of 95, Virtua Fighter 2 is a premier fighting arcade game for home console systems. Eight fighters gather to determine the supreme fighter in the art of hand-to-hand combat. brimming with great game secrets, this guide covers the Coin-Op, Sega 32X and Sega Saturn versions.
(ISBN 0761501109)
Price = $14.95
The first Apache helicopter flight simulation game, "Apache" is already a bestseller worldwide. Now, this guide shows how to take control of the world's most powerful helicopter and fly deep into enemy territory. It includes tips from the game designers, plus hints from actual military specialists. The disk contains interactive product demos plus extra mission maps and scenarios.
(ISBN 0782118658)
Price = $19.99
This guide contains all the secrets, strategies and tips you'll need to beat back Two-Face, the Riddler, and their army of thugs. Includes secret enemy moves not included in the game manual, exclusive cheat codes that let you jump to any level and stage in the game, and a detailed walk-through that covers all eight levels of play.
(ISBN 1572800739)
Price = $9.99
Now users can discover all the best strategies for playing QUake, the incredible sequel to DOOM. Focusing on superior game play, this guide includes information for controlling the characters and all the weapons, detailed maps with locations of special items and more.
(ISBN 1566864941)
Price = $19.99
Here is the dynamic strategy guide designed to accompany Descent 2.0, sequel to the bestselling original Descent. The guide includes a mission briefingm enemy informationm offensive and defensive capabilities, ship and weapon descriptions, an Editor section on how to build your own levels and more.
(ISBN 1566864984)
Price = $19.99
This sequel to the bestselling game DOOM features a true 3D world, and allows players more detailed control over their characters than they enjoyed with DOOM. The game uses 3D rendered characters, light sourcing, and ultra-high resolution.
(ISBN 1566865042)
Price = $19.99
No one knows video games like the editors of GamePro, the magazine that's so popular it has become a TV series. Now, readers can learn the hottest tips, the deepest secrets, the coolest tricks directly from the experts who write about them every month. Thousands of tips, cheats, and tricks for hundreds of the most popular new games for the Super NES system are covered.
Published July '93 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559583878)
Price = $12.95
Silent Hunter is a World War II submarine simulation that incorporates state-of-the-art graphics and new, easier gameplay. This book informs gamers as to how they should prowl the shipping lanes and the secret, underwater routes into the enemy harbors of the South Pacific. It covers individual missions that can be played as well as entire campaign scenarios.
Published March '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761501444)
Price = $14.99
Mario runs and jumps in his new 3-D world, searching for hidden items and some great surprises. New role playing gamers will enjoy the adventures of Super Mario with some help from Simon Hill, who has been writing video game books for four years. Mario, celebrating his tenth birthday, is the single most recognizable face in gaming, remaing as "hot" today as he was in the beginning.
Published July '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507620)
Price = $12.99
Presented in a pocket size for "take along" reference, here is a companion guide to the sequel of the bestselling video game of all time. Meeting the great demand of Mortal Kombat fans for a "codes only" reference, the guide features easy-to-find codes and button moves for Genesis, SNES, Game Gear, Game Boy, Sega CD, PC and MKII arcade. Size A.
Published October '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566861993)
Price = $8.99
The BradyGAMES Killer Instinct Strategy Guide includes all of the fighting moves and killer combos, special moves, air attacks, shadow moves, character profiles and their own special moves, behind-the-scenes information, and much more.
Published October '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863201)
Price = $9.99
This strategy guide--specially created to accompany the sequel to the bestselling game and guide Return to Zork--features a "hints and solutions" walk-through, a chapter-end checklist informing the player of his or her accomplishments, a character section, tips on interacting with the characters, and more.
Published May '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566864135)
Price = $19.99
The game opens up with the assassination of a Russian presidential candidateThe tools the player will use in analyzing the assassination wil be the same tools used in analyzing the Kennedy assassination. The player gets to play as a real CIA agent, going through all the clues, puzzles and more to find the answers he/she needs.
Published April '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566864259)
Price = $19.99
Mario is taking an adventure like never before, and it comes in the form of a Role Playing Game (RPG). A critical path walk-through with non-critical elements of the game included and marked as such informing the player that it is not crucial, but assisting the adventurous. Includes strategies and tactics for survival, fighting, and other enemy encounters, level maps, and more.
Published June '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865433)
Price = $12.99
This book contains complete information on all of the characters, including boss characters, combos, special moves, finishing moves, fighting techniques and strategies is given full coverage, secrets hidden within the game, and character and game stories and background clearing up the mysteries surrounding Killer Instinct 2.
Published May '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865506)
Price = $7.99
It's not easy being a roach. Just ask Roger Samms, who morphed into one this morning. Now he enters a detour into the night filled with obstacles, puzzles and mysteries. This exclusive Official Player's Guide will be all the assistance you need to unravel the riddles and make it back to human form.
Published May '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800941)
Price = $19.99
A brand new entry into the world famous Zork series, by all indications Zork Nemesis will be their biggest Zork yet. The buzz is out and all RPG players everywhere await its arrival. The book will provide answers to all of the puzzles, maps to the underworld, and guidance for both old Zork players and new.
Published May '96 by Prima Publishing(ISBN 0761507116)
Price = $14.99
This Ultra 64 game provides players with a variety of levels that include hand-to-hand fighting, piloting skills, shooting, and much more. This player's guide will be their only hope to succcessfully conquer and thwart Darth Vader's evil plans in the 3D arcade/action game. This guide includes in-depth weapons strategies, combat tips and battle strategies, and a "shoot-through" guide.
Published October '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800801)
Price = $9.99
As the commander of a force of HERCs (giant robots) operated by your fleet of Bioderms. You go to war against the Cybrids with an infinite number of missions that can take place in an infinite number of terrains. With 192 pages of exclusive cheats, hints, and strategies, your MissionForce: Cyberstorm Official Player's Guide will be your key to mastering this challenging game.
Published July '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800828)
Price = $19.99
Enter the "State of Pain" in this "Mad-Max" type world of Collision , but beware--without your Official Player's Guide to navigate you through this live action game, you may not make it out alive.
Published July '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800909)
Price = $19.99
Enter the skies as a WWI pilot in this reality-based combat fight simulator from Sierra On-Line. Every move you make will determine if you will live to fly another day in these treacherous surroundings. But help is on the way with this guide. With exclusive hints, tactics, and cheat codes you are one step closer to home.
Published November '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800860)
Price = $19.99
You are the creator of Heaven and Hell. Your mission is to maintain a successful balance between the two. With 216 pages of helpful hints, cheats, and codes, this ultimate guide provides players with the tips, strategies, and skills they need to successfully maintain their two afterlife locations.
Published June '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800844)
Price = $19.99
Your friend Dr. Krick says an emergency has come up and asks you to please rush to the lighthouse to watch over his baby girl named Amanda. You arrive to find Dr. Krick missing and Amanda all alone. The helpful clues, hints, puzzle solutions, and strategies assembled in this guide will help players solve the parallel world's riddles and save Dr. Krick and his daughter from the Dark Being.
Published July '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800836)
Price = $19.99
Journey through the lush world of Ramar as Aren, William, Kaelyn, or Rall in Sierra's exciting fantasy role-playing game. Llover, an Imperial consort, has been kidnapped. You must find him and bring him back in time for the wedding. The Antara Official Player's Guide is packed with all the tips, hints, clues, solutions, and strategies you'll need to rescue Llover and bring the kidnappers before the Royal Court.
Published September '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800925)
Price = $19.99
Gemstone, designed by Simutronics, is the number one game on the net, and this book will provide the gamer with the protocol of the game world, help you establish a character, and provide detailed illustrations of the characters who already exist. Detailed instructions include the weapons, skills and codes needed to play the game successfully.
Published June '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800895)
Price = $19.99
Over two years in the making, Stonekeep has beautiful graphics and an inccredibly deep game and story. This guide gives detailed information on all items, weapons, armor, and more, allowing the payer to know what to acquire and how to use it. A monster list gives vital data on enemies, and level maps show different areas involved.
Published March '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865298)
Price = $12.99
Full Throttle is an exciting action-adventure game that will take you to the limits of your imagination. The Full Throttle Official Players' Guide --with more than 240 pages of tips, hints, and game strategies--will be your guide for success. If you're lucky, you might make it out alive!
ISBN 1572800232 Price: $18.95
Batter up! Microsoft Baseball takes computer games to an entirely new
level, and this guide will make you a home-run hitter. The Authorized
Players' Guide gives you the inside track on how to play and win, and it
includes all the league strategies for success, as well as profiles of the
best players in the league.
ISBN 1572800479 Price: $19.95
Top-selling author Rick Barba--author of Stonekeep: The Official Strategy Guide, Under a Killing Moon: The Official Strategy Guide, Microsoft Golf 2: The Official Strategy Guide, DOOM Battlebook and Dracula Unleashed: The Official Strategy Guide and Novel--gives you all the inside tips and tricks you need to build and operate a profitable skyscraper in SimTower.
ISBN 0761500421 Price: $19.95
The smash hit SimCity 2000 has been revised. This book covers the new CD-ROM version as well as Windows version, urban renewal kit and new utilities.
ISBN 0761500758 Price: $19.95
Here's the essential tour guide to the biggest game ever! This game is the
most successful launch of a CD-ROM product ever. People are buying CD-ROM
drives for their computers just so they can play it. This fright-filled
adventure puts the player inside a haunted house with a level of realism
that is downright spooky. This huge game is so overwhelming that this
strategy guide will prove indispensable.
ISBN 1559584688 Price: $19.95
This out-of-this-world strategy guide uses stories, screen photos and tips to help players survive this adventure game of exploration, puzzle-solving and space combat. Written for the diehard Trekker, it offers complete solutions to a few select problems. Covers IBM and compatibles.
ISBN 1566862078 Price: $19.99
With more than 5 million copies sold, Mortal Kombat I is the bestselling video game of all time. This companion guide to the sequel features all the game's codes and moves. It also includes a full-color poster, dynamic line art, and a quick code tear-out card.
ISBN 1566861985 Price: $9.99
With the new storyline surrounding the game and the Mortal Kombat universe, this book includes information on all of the playable characters and their new special attacks, fatalities, combos, friendships, babalities, animalities, andmore. All the codes, secrets, hidden characters and areas are revealed.
ISBN 1566865212 Price: $9.99
Hexen gives players some new and exciting features. the ability to jumpo has been added--but also has the ability to be injured or to die from a fall. New light effects, special actions, and better graphics give players a more realistic 3D virtual world. This book contains exclusive game secrets to Hexen that users won't find anywhere else.
ISBN 0761503889 Price: $19.95
Written by the actual designers of the game, this book ventures across the Four Lands as they battle against Brona the ancient Warlock King.
ISBN 0761502955 Price: $19.95
DOOM II finds mankind on the brink of eternal suffering. The world has gone to hell and the nightmare ends only if the demon's power source can be found and destroyed. This "official" guide reveals every cheat, hint, and trick for the serious player--with every level mapped out. Expert help for players to come out alive from more levels of play, bigger and badder weapons, and double the demons. (Games)
ISBN 1559587113) Price: $19.95
Warcraft II includes new weapons, battleships, submarines and zeppelins. This guide adds to the gamers ability to master this new game in which Orcs and humans are joined in the melee by dragons, gryphons, elves, and dwarves.
ISBN 0761501886 Price: $19.95
From the pen of famous science fiction author Roger Zelazny, this title is a non-linear science fiction game that allows players to roam freely throughout time-frozen worlds far in the future, when the human race has achieved several technological milestones. This guide is full of information regarding the six different universes of the game.
ISBN 0761504133 Price: $19.95
The hit arcade game Primal Rage is coming soon in the home version. All the primal combos and prehistoric moves you'll need are in this Official Player's Guide, the only authorized guide to this primordial battle to the death. It is packed with 160 full-color pages of killer tactics, defensive strategies, battle techniques, and finishing moves you'll need to be ruler of Urth.
ISBN 1572800593 Price: $10.99
This book on one of the hottest video games on the market today covers all of the fatalities, character description for each dinosaur, all the special moves, combos, strategies and secrets, and more.
ISBN 1566863457 Price: $9.99
MYST is one of the top three PC games in history. For over a year, the game has dominated the number one position on bestseller lists from every major game magazine. This guide provides a complete walk-through of the game, screen shots related to solving the puzzles, an appendix with trouble-shooting tips and more.
ISBN 1566863139 Price: $7.99
Still the top fighting game, this guide will cover the updated arcade and Sony Playstation versions of Mortal Kombat III. The book features character profiles of all the new and returning characters, plus all of their new fighting moves; codes for killer kombos; game play tips and strategies; who are and how to find the hidden characters; full-screen, action screen shots; and more.
ISBN 1566863198 Price: $9.99
This guide includes tips on how to develop battle strategies and fight battles. It highlights complete battle scenarios and provides insight to military politics and foreign negotiations. The military strategy and tips come from an expert in military history.
ISBN 1566862477 Price: $19.99
This book
includes character profiles of all the new and returning characters, plus
all of their special fighting moves; secret cheats and codes for killer
combos; full-color, action screen shots; who are the hidden characters and
how to find them; special game play tips and strategies; Mortal Kombat 3:
The Story; and special premiums.
ISBN 1566862833 Price: $9.99
This is the only book on the market that covers all three versions of SimCity 2000--DOS, Windows, and Mac. The book provides the new user with an easy introduction to SimCity 2000's basic viewing and operating techniques, and will provide the more experienced user with tips to help make the most of SimCity 2000.
ISBN 0782116647 Price: $16.99
Game magazine
columnist Anne Ryman carefully lets the reader in on every detail, secret
and strategy of play with an entertaining tone of voice that fits the
game's storyline and makes the book much more than a mere "cheat book."
Filled with scores of beautiful, CD-resolution, 4-color graphics, the book
is meant to be as beautiful and entertaining as MYST itself.
ISBN 0782116787 Price: $12.99
DOOM
is a phenomenon; one of the hottest selling, most talked-about games in years.
A virtual-reality action game, it pits a trapped soldier against the darkest
forces in the universe. Now, the two best on-line DOOM level creators in the
world--Christen Klie and Robert Carter--join forces with Jonathan Mendoza, the
author of The Official DOOM Survivor's Strategies and Secrets, to put together
a new DOOM story and exciting new episodes available only to the purchasers of
this book.
ISBN 0782116744 Price: $16.99
In Stonekeep, you'll feel like you're using your own hands and feet as you battle disembodied foes and rescue your allies from evil. You'll encounter creatures so unpredictable they'll challenge your intellect and emotions like no game has before--all through innovative new Interplay technology. This "official strategy guide" will be an essential part of your play.
ISBN 1559587334 Price: $19.95
Packed with more astounding graphics and suspenseful action, this is one of the most eagerly awaited games of the year. CD-ROM is taking the world by storm, and games such as The 11th Hour are showcasing just how great a leap in game-playing sophistication this technology can provide. The Official Strategy Guide includes information that's not available anywhere else.
ISBN 1559585285 Price: $19.95
Fly through more than 100 new airports, encountering challenging weather effects and death-defying crash landings until you successfully pilot every scenario with advanced navigational techniques. Flight sim fans will get all the game secrets and tips they need to be successful.
ISBN 0761501559 Price: $19.95
In Virtual Stupidity, the player assists Beavis and Butt-Head in their misguided efforts to impress their hero Todd, and join his gang in escapades that take place in 25 locations. This guide contains maps of all of the locations, character descriptions, hints and strategies for their escapades, and several surprises. Includes a 4-color section highlighting the show and the game.
ISBN 1566863848 Price: $19.99
The second sequel to the world's hottest fighting game, Mortal Kombat 3, introduces a new line-up of characters, as well as improving some existing ones. This guide includes the stuff needed to win: tips, codes, strategies, and more.
ISBN 1566863813 Price: $7.99
They're back--but this time, Diddy is in charge--on a mission to rescue Donkey Kong. This BradyGAMES guide covers Diddy's mission to rescue Donkey--all of the secret rooms, where to find extra lives and extra points, maps to every level, and a special BONUS Donkey Kong premium.
ISBN 1566863189 Price: $9.99
In just over four months of release, NASCAR Racing has become the most successful racing game of all time for the PC, selling 400,000 units in that short period. This is the official and exclusive guide to the game, licensed from Papyrus and NASCAR, and includes hints and tips gamers can't get anywhere else. CD includes the software for Papyrus's new online racing service.
ISBN 0782118275 Price: $19.99
This book is an officially licensed Battletech product, and includes a CD-ROM with the network play software for the game. (A $20 retail value that gamers can't get anywhere else.) Game and book are based on the Battletech series of products, which includes comic books, theme parks, toys, animated series, presenting an audience of over two million enthusiasts.
ISBN 0782118577 Price: $16.99
Presenting helpful hints, tips, a comprehensive inventory of equipment, and more, Jo Ashburn reveals the most effective strategies for playing the popular science fiction game, The Dig. Players learn the best ways to join Commander Boston Low and his two companions on their mission to knock an asteroid off its collision-course with the Earth. Plus more action-packed adventure.
ISBN 1572800747 Price: $19.99
Now featuring the additional episode, "Thy Flesh Consumed," this edition of DOOM Battlebook covers the three levels present in the original DOOM game, plus the eight new levels--and one secret level--in the new episode. Users will learn exactly where the new tools are located to defeat the new levels, and more.
ISBN 0761503625 Price: $19.95
The Mortal Kombat computer game is a genuine phenomenon. A popular movie based on the game has now been released and "Mortal Kombat: The Live Tour" is traveling throughout the U.S. Now, this full-color book shows Mortal Kombaters all the latest moves for defeating the evil Shang Tsung and his evil henchmen.
ISBN 0761504019 Price: $9.95
Fury is an instant bestselling game for Microsoft in which players must fly from planet to planet, destroying the cunning and brutally strong warriors called Bions. A complete strategy guide to the first game title for Windows 95, this exciting handbook will put users at the top of their game.
ISBN 0761503897 Price: $19.95
Upscale San Francisco provides the setting for this legal thriller
computer game, in which the player assumes the role of prosecuting attorney
Sterling Granger in a complex case of murder, lies, and conflicting motives.
Players will discover all the best courtroom and investigative strategies
in this companion guide.
ISBN 0761502238 Price: $19.95
In Caesar II, players assume the role of Governor of a province during the time of the Roman Empire. Through the player's skill and determination, the empire must be expanded through the conquest of distant lands. Now, this official strategy guide reveals the best way to manage resources, engage in battles, and more, toward the ultimate destination--being crowned Caesar.
ISBN 0761503609 Price: $19.95
Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of LAPD's elite D Platoon? Find out with the help of this Official Player's Guide. The guide presents a step-by-step walk-through of each of the three challenging missions that will help you advance more rapidly in the game. It also provides a catalog of equipment, a section on sniper training, and much, much more.
ISBN 1572800771 Price: $9.99
Providing the gamer with a complete walk-through, maps, tips, and more, Corey Sandler presents the official strategy guide to Gabriel Knight: The Beast Within. Gamers discover the most effective ways to join Gabriel Knight and his assistant, Grace, as they explore the connection between mysterious deaths in Germany, the legend of the werewolf, and the history of King Ludwig II.
ISBN 1572800789 Price: $19.99
Entertainment software guru Jeff Hoff presents the official guide to Rebel Assault II, the game that lets users fly and fight their way through 15 levels of pure fun and adventure. Hoff reveals secret cheat codes, game-winning strategies, and suggestions for customizing your own level of difficulty. He includes a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the game, and more.
ISBN 1572800763 Price: $19.99
Swing along with Donkey, Diddy and Donkey Kong, Jr. as they continue their adventure in Donkey Kong Country . Eat bananas, jump on barrels, and fight a myriad of villains as you play surprising new levels.
ISBN 0761503536 Price: $14.95
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Published October '95 by Sanctuary Woods Multimedia Cor (ISBN 1551820692)
Price = $12.95
This game offers horror and flight simulation with full-view in your flight vehicle, in order to zip in and out of mine shafts chasing the enemy. This guide is a necessity for the player because it's very easy to get lost in the tunnels and consists of 30 levels.
Published April '95 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761500413)
Price = $19.95
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Published January '95 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800399)
Price = $12.95
The official manual and reference to Doom, this guide is filled with little-known facts, insider information, winning strategies, detailed maps, and a wealth of other information to greatly enhance one's enjoyment of the game and appreciation of the massive Doom universe.
Published April '94 by Sybex (ISBN 0782115462)
Price = $19.99
Mortal Kombat II is one of the most popular arcade games. This official guide is packed with tips and secrets--90% of which were provided by the game's developers. The full-color, action-packed design will make this book a must-have for all Mortal Kombat II players. As a special feature, the book includes a full-color poster featuring the Mortal Kombat II: Arcade Fighter's Kompanion cover.
Published June '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566861853)
Price = $9.99
The new updated version of the highly successful Sid Meier's Civilization. This book includes discussions of the new game report features will be included as well as a foray into the map editor for players to create and build their own worlds.
Published March '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761501061)
Price = $19.99
Prince Rosella has to get married. Queen Valanice and King Graham suggest that she marry an ugly prince. While contemplating her dilemma, a fantasy land appears and she ventures into it through a pond and her adventure begins. Written by the co-author of Master of Magic: The Official Strategy Guide this handbook will be essential for over 7 million King's Quest players.
Published March '95 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559587199)
Price = $19.95
DOOM a
nd DOOM II are the hottest 3-D computer games out there, and this definit
ive guide teaches you all the techniques and tricks for customizing the D
OOM environment. Hank Leukart teaches players how to create new graphics,
weapons, sound effects and entire levels with the help of the advanced g
ame editing programs and examples on the CD. Includes "Unofficial DOOM Sp
ecs" and the "Official" DOOM FAQ. Covers both the original DOOM and DOOM
II. (Games)
Published March '95 by Mis (Management Information So (ISBN 1558284281)
Price = $21.95
This sequel to the bestselling guide It's an NBA Jam Thing, includes new character descriptions and full-action photos of the NBA favorites, loads of the latest strategies and secret codes and pro tips and tricks for all the hottest new moves.
Published March '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566862329)
Price = $9.99
Following in the tradition of the bestselling Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, here is the complete inside scoop on the newest role-playing game from Squaresoft, Breath of Fire. This is the one and only source of information about this game, full of monster stats, weapons lists, and maps. This book takes gamers all the way through to the exciting conclusion.
Published September '94 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559586133)
Price = $14.95
Covering 24 of the hottest games for SEGA Genesis, CD, and Game Gear, Playing for Keeps includes detailed codes, tips, and secrets for popular games on all three major SEGA platforms--plus a "sneak peak" at what's coming for the 32X machine.
Published September '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566862043)
Price = $12.99
The Lord of the Rings follows the plot of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga as players join the Fellowship and quest to destroy the one ring that has the power to destroy Middle Earth. This "official" guide reveals the pathways, hidden power-ups, magic spells, and built-in codes to make every quest in this electronic Middle Earth successful.
Published August '94 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559586753)
Price = $12.95
The first Windows 95 military flight simulation and a flight model with unprecedented accuracy, this game had Russia's top test pilot, Anaroly Kvotchur, as a technical advisor to its development process. This book is sure to give the player a clear and concise knowledge of the SU-27 Flanker.
Published February '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761505466)
Price = $12.95
This guide includes detailed area maps, item lists, monster manuals, combat tactics and recommendations, hints, tips and solutions to the puzzles and quests and how they relate to the storyline.
Published August '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863252)
Price = $12.99
Fighting games
are still the most popular of the video/arcade games--and Killer Instinct
combines elements of all the best, plus some new tricks. This strategy g
uide contains all the 22+ combos and secret moves; finishing and comeback
moves; codes for hidden options, levels and special moves; character des
criptions of all the top fighters; and full-color action screen shots.
Published May '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566862914)
Price = $7.99
Sales of the just-released The Lion King computer game are expected to be between 4.5 and 6 million. Now, this official guide presents strategies, codes, and tips for parents and children who want to get the very most from the game. $8 million ad campaign for the game. November re-release of the movie.
Published October '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566862310)
Price = $9.99
A graphic-oriented strategy guide that includes screen shots of every location in the game, as well as profiles of all the characters. It gives general tips and complete solutions for every puzzle in the game. The book also discusses the creation of the game and the people behind it. Full color throughout.
Published April '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566861926)
Price = $19.99
Beavis & Butt-Head is currently MTV's number one show. This four-color, graphically intense book provides information on the people and places included in the game. It also discusses the duo's rise to fame and fortune. Maps are included for every location in the game, as well as the locations of items found in the game.
Published October '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566861942)
Price = $9.99
You have the opportunity to recreate the past as you travel through various time periods. Forging treaties with other civilizations, managing economic growth, technology, political and social policy and military force are tough decisions that you will need to make. This official guide will help you save your civilizations from ruin.
Published January '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761501401)
Price = $12.95
The game is set in the mines of Lunar Base I where an unknown alien race has taken over the outposts of the Post Terrain Mineral Corporation. Players must rescue stranded hostages, destroy each command center and get out alive. Players must control futuristic fighters through the 30 3D levels. This book includes detailed strategies and maps for each level.
Published April '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761502912)
Price = $19.99
Wing Commander IV pits you against the enemy in cinematic glory. This tim
e, however, you must fight the enemy that comes from within! Plan for vic
tory in a fight to the finish with this official authorized guide. It's t
he ultimate source for missions, the best role-playing decisions, and com
plete strategy for beginning players. Includes special icons that highlig
ht combat tips for veterans and a full-color guide to the interactive mov
ie.
Published April '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566864143)
Price = $19.99
Back by popular demand, The King's Quest Companion has been revised to cover the new game VI in the King's Quest series of fantasy medieval computer games. Spear tells the story of the King's Quest in a fictional narrative that is packed with answers to all six of these convoluted and intriguing games. Illustrated. GBC
Published December '92 by Osborne (ISBN 007881815X)
Price = $21.95
Metroid has been one of the all-time most popular games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Now, this great game is available in an all-new, bigger and better version for the Super NES. Players get the complete story, plus strategies, hints, and secrets throughout.
Published July '94 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559586109)
Price = $14.95
The wildly popular game, Doom, can be a one player game or can be played over networks with as many as four different players at four different remote sites via modem. This versatility makes Doom unique and creates a large and hungry market of enthusiasts. Written by a Doom fanatic and expert, this strategy guide is packed with "unauthorized" tips and secrets.
Published June '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 156686187X)
Price = $9.95
Ascendancy is the dynamic game in which the player is in charge of a single race inhabiting a planet in an unknown galaxy. The player must cultivate his or her own planet's resources and discover and build the inventions necessary to explore, encounter, and sometimes battle other species. Here is a complete guide to all the best strategies.
Published September '95 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761503587)
Price = $19.95
From the same people who brought players Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller comes this cyberpunk mystery thriller about the chase after a futuristic Jack the Ripper. Even the corpses have familiar faces--Christopher Walken, Karen Allen, Burgess Meredith, and more.
Published April '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761503692)
Price = $19.95
This game buster covers basic combat and strategies for the original MechWarrior 2 game, plus covers all of the new missions and Mechs available in the new MechWarrior Expansion Pack. this book covers teh NetMech addition to MechWarrior 2, which allows head-to-head play against up to seven other players via modem or network.
Published March '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761505784)
Price = $12.95
Including challenging logic puzzles engineered for multiple degrees of difficulty, this game has over 1 gig of game code. It also contains a randomization of enemies feature for all action scenes, meaning enhanced repeat playability. This guide will lead players through this harrowing, mind-dending, action-packed trip along the way.
Published April '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761504117)
Price = $19.99
This is the only officially authorized and exclusive guide to Duke Nukem 3D--a futuristic DOOM-like combat game that pits you against a vast confederation of aliens invading Earth. Interviews with developers and all the game cheats and special hints can only be found in this guide to the game. CD contains demo versions of future Apogee products as well as special levels for the game.
Published May '96 by Sybex (ISBN 0782117945)
Price = $19.99
A comprehensive collection of both games, movie sneak preview and a scrap book of the media impact of the Mortal Kombat phenomenon. This book includes all the great characters, story, moves, tips and strategies from the first release as well as the arcade version and the second release of the game.
Published December '94 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566862132)
Price = $19.99
Following on the success of the 1.5 million-copy bestselling computer game DOOM, this companion to DOOM II is a complete guide to the new edition of the acclaimed game. Tips and secrets are combined with complete discriptions of new weapons, maps, ammo, and characters. "A cult phenomenon."--Business Week.
Published February '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566862280)
Price = $19.99
Congo is an adventure game based on Michael Crichton's bestselling novel and Congo: The Movie. The game guide includes detailed maps and descriptions of the various terrains the players must face, tips, and full solutions to all of the puzzles, and strategies on how to make it through the environments.
Published October '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863759)
Price = $19.99
Full Throttle is an exciting action-adventure game that will take you to the limits of your imagination. The Full Throttle Official Players' Guide --with more than 240 pages of tips, hints, and game strategies--will be your guide for success. If you're lucky, you might make it out alive!
Published March '95 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800232)
Price = $18.95
The original DOOM has been the ultimate in-your-face 3-D adventure game for the PC. This guide covers the entire DOOM universe--the DOOM story, how to run DOOM, DOOM controls, monster profiles, secrets of DOOM, hints and tips, network and modem DOOM, interviews with the game creators, DOOM resources, top 10 WAD files, and more.
Published October '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566864380)
Price = $12.99
Shadow Warrior employs the award-winning 3D polygon-rendering engine which goes beyond DOOM and others, and allows for a full six degrees of freedom. This is the only officially authorized and exclusive guide to the game. Interviews with developers and all the game cheats and special hints can only be found in this guide to the game.
Published July '96 by Sybex (ISBN 0782117953)
Price = $19.99
Based on the classic Star Wars series, here is the official strategy companion to TIE Fighter. The sequel to the wildly successful X-Wing, this game features improved effects and an enhanced storyline. Ideal for gamers using PC's, game consoles, and multimedia, this guide comes from the author of such hits as MYST and The 7th Guest.
Published April '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761502769)
Price = $19.99
This guide features tips and strategies that all Duke Nukem 3D players will need to shoot through 30 mission levels, including full-featured maps. The player in this game has full movement control and can run, jump, crawl, swim and jetpack through hostile city environments.
Published April '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507833)
Price = $9.99
Featuring a cast that includes Christopher Walken, John Hurt, an
d other Hollywood movie stars, Wing Commander IV is the fourth title in a
hugely successful game series. This exciting companion handbook provides
hints and tips on each of the 70 missions included in the game. Focusing
on gameplay and strategies, the book shows the best ways to interact wit
h the game's more than 50 characters, 16 different ships, and eight plane
ts.
Sim City 2000 is one of the most popular computer-based simulation games in America. Now, this book reveals game strategies on every available platform--PC/DOS, PC/Windows/ PowerPC, and Macintosh--including some comparative analysis of the play on each platform. Also included will be a major third-party add-on scenario, the "Urban Renewal Kit."
Published May '95 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566862051)
Price = $19.99
Including over 50 cinematic intermissions for expansive gameplay, modem set for four simultaneous players, true battlefield perspective, and more, this game is sure to intrigue any player who wants to become an online general. The book covers unit and building information, as well as all of the combat tactics necessary to win the game.
Published February '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761500472)
Price = $14.95
This game will appeal to several groups: hardcore gamers, science fiction enthusiasts, combat gamers, and more. The book includes coverage on all 31 missions, hints and tips on attacking, defense moves, use of the multiple weapons, how to use spy drones in enemy locations, and more.
Published April '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863499)
Price = $19.99
Based on one of the hottest action movies and properties of all time, this strategy guide includes all of the missions and mission objectives, important key commands and set-ups, flight instructions and interviews with the game characters.
Published April '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566863147)
Price = $19.99
Conquest offers gamers a fresh approach by implementing a "victory point system." This will allow players to determine which area to put their 5% victory points--Colony development, exploration of the world, successful diplomatic actions and destruction of enemy units in combat. Even more intriguing are the special abilities where players compete against each other for additional victory points.
Published May '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761501703)
Price = $19.95
The first volume of this classic, three-volume CD-ROM game has sold over 250,000 copies. This in-depth guide to all nine cases of the three volumes details important strategies for finding and interpreting clues and analyzes all of the detective-gamer's resources. Shelley brings a wealth of information and background material to one of the most popular CD-ROM series.
Published July '94 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559586036)
Price = $19.95
Like the title suggests, hints and solutions are presented for each and every puzzle spoon-feeding some players the solution, while assisting players who want some challenge, but need a hint. It includes full-size maps of each "Age" in Myst and details of the maps where appropriate, plus original pencil drawings or notes from the game designers, and other background information regarding the Myst universe.
Published March '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566864819)
Price = $19.99
Prome
thius is back with a vengeance after setting up a new base on the moon. H
e is building more of his Cybrids and sending them to earth on a mission
to kill all humans. This handbook for success gives a detailed descriptio
n of all weapons, instruction and strategy to fight in the 3D modeled ter
rain, hints, cheats and codes, and walk-throughs on controls and battle t
actics.
Published April '96 by Infotainment World Books (ISBN 1572800
879)
Price = $19.99
Master the all-new strategies of Civilization II, a totally revamped version of the original game which includes vastly improved graphics and sound. The book also includes network play capabilities that allow up to seven players to participate simultaneously online or on a network.
Published May '96 by Sybex (ISBN 0782119220)
Price = $16.99
Published May '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761504001)
Price = $14.99
The Covert Operations companion disk to the award-winning Command & Conquer game gives you 15 hyper-hard missions and ten intense multiplayer maps. The Command and Conquer Secrets and Solutions guide includes strategies for these new missions. The original edition has sold over 10,000 copies this past year, so don't miss out on this update.
Published July '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508007)
Price= $16.99
This strategy guide highlights the "best of the best" of these popular CD-ROM adventure games. Some of the hot titles included in this book are "The 7th Guest," "The 11th Hour," "Full Throttle," "Myst," "Phantasmagoria," "Return to Zork," and "Wing Commander III."
Published June '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 076150804X)
Price= $19.99
Expert tips, tricks, tactics and strategies for Microsoft Close Combat are given to players of all levels. Author Bill Trotter is one of the most widely recognized war game experts in the country and has been writing about games for nearly a decade. Game enthusiasts will love Close Combat's unique character--play is not only affected by the technical decisions that the player makes but by the mental and physical states of the soldiers and their squads.
Published August '96 by Microsoft Press (ISBN 1572313080)
Price= $16.95
IndyCar Racing II Strategies And Secrets is the exclusive and official guide to this highly anticipated sequel from Papyrus. the book includes back-story on the history of IndyCar Racing, and then a complete analysis of all the cars and tracks used in the game. The CD-ROM contains demos of other Papyrus products, as well as software for their online service, "Hawaii."
Published July '96 by Sybex (ISBN 0782118976)
Price= $19.99
Duke Nukem 3D is the first, and most talked-about game to make use of the Build engine. This engine allows players to to things like walk over bridges, swim underwater, and more. Strategically placed video cameras anable players to spy on the activities of their opponents. This guide includes a bonus CD with more levels from the game editor.
Published July '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865093)
Price= $14.99
Players command combat in a robot-based universe with a myriad of futuristic weapons and battle systems. This strategic/tactical futuristic warfare simulation combines classic strategy with the interactivity and randomness of simulation games. Let this book be your guide.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508732)
Price= $19.99
"Quake!" is the highly anticipated smash-hit sequel to "DOOM" and "DOOM II" from ID Software. This book reveals the strategies required to get up and going with the game and to ensure a modicum of initial success to empower the gamers to continue play with a stronger character and better weapons.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 076150513X)
Price= $12.95
In general, this book is a complete guide for building and maintaining an effiecient Afterlife. It chas information on every available structure and how it can best be utilized. A sample tutorial of teh successful Afterlife with basic examples to help players get started.
Published June '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865522)
Price= $19.99
Following the original Command and Conquer book, this text covers all the units, structures, and game data. Every mission is presentedin walk-through format. It also includes battlefield maps to lead players to an easy victory.
Published May '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865514)
Price= $19.99
Close Combat is a World War II strategy game that creates battlefield realism by focusing on realistic soldier behavior. This guide puts players in control of soldiers whose personalities and psychological profiles are affected during continuous warfare. Learn clear, concise strategies to beat each mission!
Published August '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507035)
Price= $19.99
Quake! is destined to be the smash-hit sequel to Doom and Doom II. Now, this guide provides strategies necessary to complete the game, plus inside information about how the computer artificial intelligence creates opportunities for success. Maps for early levels are included, along with hints as to where "encounters" and "treasures" lurk, and more.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761505326)
Price= $19.99
Duke Nukem 3D is the next generation of Doom-style games. The full version allows gamers to modify existing levels and monsters, or even generate whole new levels, obstacles and monsters. The guide will feature all the tips and strategies the Duke Nukem 3D players need to shoot through the 30 mission levels. The main focus of the text will be on how to use the game editor, step-by-step.
Published July '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507108)
Price= $14.99
Learn all the secrets you'll need to play and win in the two all-new episodes of the Doom II series. "Final Doom" features new stories and levels, but the same monsters and guns appear in these versions as in Doom II. Each story contains 32 levels of more Doom II play, for a total of 64 new levels. Both versions, Evolution and Plutonia, will be combined on one CD-ROM.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 076150723X)
Price= $19.99
The adventures of Tex Murphy continue. Guided by Rick Barba's narrative walkthrough, players find themselves in the near future after learning about an alleged UFO crash in 1941 that is soon to become part of the start of World War III. The book covers three distinct game paths--pure Hollywood, vintage Murphy, and film noir.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761503730)
Price= $19.99
With this expansion disk to WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness, players can extend their WarCraft experience as they delve into the Orcs homeland for the first time to experience an entirely new set of challenges. Players can compete in head-to-head battles against as many as eight players.
Published June '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507876)
Price= $14.99
"Never in the history of gaming has any product ever looked as good as Virtua Fighter 3."--Electronic Gaming Monthly. This guide will appeal to Virtua Fighter fans, both arcade and console, as they learn all the strategies they need in this martial arts game.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507973)
Price= $12.99
Providing a hands-on tutorial for building custom levels for Apogee's runaway shareware hit, Duke Nukem 3D, this book includes instruction tips on using the level editing tools provided by Apogee on the companion disk.
Published September '96 by Sybex (ISBN 0782118690)
Price= $24.99
Lighthouse casts players in the shoes of a guy who is desperately trying to save his friend and his friend's baby in a lighthouse. This first-person perspective pulls the player into the storyline for a unique and all-encompassing gaming experience. Learn the puzzles and secrets of this interactive adventure.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508740)
Price= $19.99
Sierra's infamous Larry Laffer has returned, and this time he's trapped on a cruise ship full of gorgeous women! Jokes are the heart and soul of Leisure Suit Larry and this official guide will show gamers how to have the most fun as the polyester-clad nerd.
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508767)
Price= $19.95
Welcome to Neutropolis! The player is Hent, a young slacker. Hent has been imprisoned for a week of observation by the Norm Troopers and he is way over it! The game includes over 100 motion captured animation sequences, true 3D game engine, full voice-over cast, and character adventure with unique first person point-and-click. This book leads the way for Hent.
Published August '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761504931)
Price= $19.99
Magic: The Gathering brings the incredibly successful card game to the computer screen, allowing gamers to play by themselves against the computer. Magic: The Gathering Adventurer's Guide focuses on strategy for the card game playing element of the game but also includes coverage for successful adventuring through the fantasy computer realm.
Published February '97 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865794)
Price= $19.99
Brand new characters, as well as new codes and cheats, are featured in this strategy guide to the new home version of the smash hit arcade game. A glossary of Mortal Lingo is included, along with 1000 screen shots! This full-color guide features an in-depth, blow-by-blow overview with the action Mortal Kombat fans look for.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507329)
Price = $9.99
Flight Simulator puts gamers in the pilot's seat. Learn all the tips, tricks and strategies with this inside moves title.
Published November '96 by Microsoft Press (ISBN 1572313625)
Price = $16.95
The thrill of unleashing the power of 700 horses and piloting one's own stock car is back in NASCAR 2. With the racing experience on a whole new, dynamic level, players will need this book, that promises to deliver all the crucial driving information they need to earn the checkered flag at the finish line.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509496)
Price = $22.99
This multi-player entry in the Star Wars series allows the player both modem and network play. The game shines in team vs. team mode, with mission and plots specifically designed for multiple players. A player can compete alone as well. This book is designed to help gamers achieve maximum success alone or with a team.
Published February '97 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509380)
Price = $19.99
Fly through more than 100 new airports, encounter challenging weather effects and death-defying crash landings until the player successfully pilots through all scenarios with advanced navigational techniques, and lands safely. This book covers important Windows 95 information. Includes cross-country and navigational maps.
Published January '97 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761505148)
Price = $22.99
Quake! is destined to be the smash-hit sequel to Doom and Doom II. Now, this guide provides strategies necessary to complete the game, plus inside information about how the computer artificial intelligence creates opportunities for success. Maps for early levels are included, along with hints as to where "encounters" and "treasures" lurk, and more.
Published September '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761505326)
Price = $19.99
In this game, the player may choose to follow many paths or careers in a world of madness, unrequited love, dark sorcery, seduction, betrayal and magic. This game is the sequel to the award-winning Bethesda game, "The Elder Scrolls: Arena." This unofficial guide will give clear strategies and walkthroughs for the difficult game of "Daggerfall."
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507159)
Price = $17.99
You are taken on a fascinating, thoughtful, self-paced puzzle solving journey blurring fact and fiction as you discover the secrets of many of Earth's most intriguing ancient civilizations, including the Mayan, Egyptian, and Atlantean. All of the clues for each puzzle are included in this strategy guide, plus some special secret hints.
Published October '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761504974)
Price = $19.99
This official strategy guide allows players to customize 13 different races, research new technologies and balance the happiness of the populace. The game offers multi-player support; up to eight player can play via network--this book will feature a special section on network strategy. Alan Emrich is an editor at Computer Gaming World magazine and a boardgame designer who has a special affinity for strategy games.
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761502734)
Price = $19.99
Donkey Kong Country 3, the latest version of Nintendo's most successful game, will be the last big game developed for the SNES. This guide will focus on the "meat" of the game, giving players just the information they need, clearly andconcisely.
Published December '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865913)
Price = $9.99
Mech Warrior 2: Mercenaries is the highly anticipated "prequel" to last year's blockbuster hit Mech Warrior 2. It continues the exploration of FASA's popular Battletech Universe. Prima Publishing has the exclusive license for this book. There will be no other official books, unlike Mech Warrior 2 which was licensed by two book publishers.
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509062)
Price = $19.99
Based on the popular SF book series written by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee, this game is releasing simultaneously on two platforms, Win 95 and Mac. Rama offers a balance of puzzle-solving, storytelling and game play to produce a long, enjoyable, and absorbing experience for the player. This book is the player's companion.
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508791)
Price = $19.99
Heroes II is expected to follow the original game in format. It is a strategy game featuring near-endless game play. The goal is to expand from one castle to ruling the realms of Might and Magic, and to achieve that goal, the game addictively forces players to think and plan. This is where and what makes this strategy guide key for any player.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508635)
Price = $19.99
Mario can now move anywhere in the 3D world, and so can gamers with this book! Game controls allow players to change their camera angle view of Mario. This guide helps players move with ease through the game's 15 worlds and 10 special courses.
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508929)
Price = $12.99
This Fighter's Kompanion will give player all the moves, tips, and strategies to succeed in Mortal Kombat Trilogy, the mother of all Mortal Kombat games. All in all, there will be at least 26 playable characters with fighting moves totaling in the hundreds--making this book a boon to those desiring to master the game. 112 pp.
Published October '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566866278)
Price = $9.99
Just as the latest version of Mortal Kombat provides players with the latest and greatest in gameplay. This official player's "kompanion" offers the best information in a format easier to use that ever before. This guide will have all the characters, moves, fatalities, and secret codes that every player need to get them through the game. 112 pp.
Published October '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566866391)
Price = $9.99
Here is the most complete coverage of games like Super Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Killer Instinct 64, Blast Corps and Mortal Kombat Trilogy. This guide is a top source for the strategies, tips and codes for the Nintendo 64.
Published December '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566866316)
Price = $9.99
You are a British secret agent aboard the doomed luxury liner. Your job is to alter history and save the Titanic. Using logic and a little detective work (and this guide), you may just complete your mission.
Published November '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 156686657X)
Price = $19.99
Original takes the Privateer gaming experience to a new frontier with its first European interactive movie, Privateer: The Darkening, starring John Hurt and Christopher Walken. The player is a character named Lev Arris, who awakens from a near-fatal spaceship crash with amnesia. Finding out his identification, while staying ahead of those who hunt him, is the key to survival. This guide enables gamers to be familiar with the environment--even as they search for their identity!
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509348)
Price = $19.99
After five years of the original game comes the highly anticipated Sid Meier's Civilization II. This book complements the existing book, Civilization II: The Official Strategy Guide. It covers advanced tactics and strategies for this complex game.
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509178)
Price = $16.99
In the "Star Fleet Academy" game, the player is a Star Fleet cadet and must direct the crew through life-and-death "bridge" simulations to complete missions successfully. Brady's Official Star Fleet Academy Handbook is every cadet's bible for starship command and will ensure successful progress through the Star Fleet Academy.
Published October '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865999)
Price = $19.99
"Resident Evil" is a game that is rising in popularity. This new pocket guide gives players all they need to know to become a master of "Resident Evil."
Published August '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566866243)
Price = $7.99
Super Mario Bros. 4, featuring the biggest star of the video game world, will be packaged with every 16-bit Super Nintendo set sold. A joint promotion with GamePro TV show and GamePro magazine will guarantee Mario's ongoing popularity. Players will need this "secrets" book to get them through the game.
Published January '92 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 1559581565)
Price = $14.95
Inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King, Phantasmagoria was a haunting romp through a terrifying world of isolation, illusion and insanity. Puzzle of Flesh: Phantasmagoria 2 promises more madness--unless you have Puzzle of Flesh: Phantasmagoria 2--The Official Strategy Guide.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761508775)
Price = $19.99
Toonstruck features the live-action talent of Christopher Lloyd, and the voice talents of Don DeLuise, Tim Curry, and David Ogden Stiers. It is the first game that enables players to actually control a live actor. This BradyGAMES guide will include hints and full solutions to all of the puzzles, lessons on how to avoid the booby traps, character profiles, and original Toonstruck animated art.
Published November '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566864054)
Price = $19.99
King's Field II is a first-person, action-adventure game with outstanding elements that even surpass those of the first King's Field. With this guide, gamers can be ready to play in this more detailed environment with a more intricately involved plot.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 076150950X)
Price = $14.99
Shadows of the Empire is the perfect game for Star Wars and Nintendo 64 fans alike. With levels that vary from outer-space flying to DOOM-style shooting, this game features appearances from classic characters, such as Jabba the Hut, Boba Fett and Darth Vader. This guide is a must for players wanting to keep up appearances in the game field.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509372)
Price = $12.99
Finding the player once again messing with bad guys and munching bananas, this game has been bulked up for even more hours of game play. Players enjoy new ways to travel, new areas to explore, and special moves that will heighten the game play experience. This guide helps games become oriented with these new updates.
Published January '97 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509232)
Price = $12.99
Original pencil drawings or notes from the game designers and other background information regarding the Myst universe are included in this guide. Hints and solutions are presented, plus full-size maps of each "Age" in Myst.
Published March '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566864828)
Price = $9.99
A true, role-playing game finds players entering the underworld to complete dangerous quests, this game features true 3D graphics. This book reveals all elements of the underworld, plus secret treasure and weapon locations. A full-color map assists gamers in playing the game with all locations of interest identified.
Published January '97 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761503714)
Price = $19.99
This top-view fantasy role playing/adventure game promises state-of-the-art animation, art, level design, and game play. This book aids players in mastering the game.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761503633)
Price = $14.99
Like Doom and Doom II, Quake! allows players to construct their own game levels by using a "game editor." This book includes a special disk with shareware game editor and specially designed exclusive levels. Also included is how to construct new levels and new monsters--plus tips on beating the new levels on the disk.
Published November '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761500553)
Price = $19.99
Learn the strategies, profiles of enemies, the maps and the hidden secrets every Mindwarper will need to win the game. Mindwarp is an action/strategy game which plummets you lightning-fast down the twisted 3-D corridors of an alien landscape where you battle a constellation of opponents as you try to survive long to penetrate its ultimate mystery.
Published October '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761507167)
Price = $19.95
The games covered in this guide will include many of the top titles in the genre from the recent past, plus some current releases expected to be hits. Some older titles covered are Myst, Full Throttle, The Dig, Bioforge, Kings Quest VII, Day of the Tenacle. Current titles include Toonstruck, City of the Lost Children, and the new Gabriel Knight.
Published October '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865670)
Price = $24.99
This is a collection of the best cheats, tricks and secret codes for the topselling Sony PlayStation games. Codes and cheats top the list of what game players want, because they help them uncover secret characters, hidden levels, and all-new modes of gameplay. Secret Codes for the PlayStation is the single best collection of secret codes and cheats on the market.
Published September '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566865980)
Price = $7.99
Volume 3 gives comprehensive coverage on games like Tekken 2, Crash Bandicoot, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, and NFL Gameday 2, plus tons of secret codes for many other games.
Published December '96 by Brady Robert J (ISBN 1566866235)
Price = $9.99
In the only official strategy guide to Magic: The Gathering, players learn all of the secrets of the game, the hidden pitfalls, and glorious treasures. Illustrated with scores of screenshots from the game and actual reproductions of the game's cards, the book also includes a four-color section that shows all the new cards that are only available in the PC version of the game. 304 pp.
Published February '97 by Sybex (ISBN 0782120318)
Price = $19.99
The great war between the two largest corporations on planet Amok finally comes to an end. The Bureau, one of the many small outfits that profited heavily during the conflict, is desperate to provoke a new war. This is where the player comes in, having been recruited to pilot the Slambird, he/she must incite--and survive--the most grueling mech battles on land and underwater. This guide familiarizes players with both, and then some.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509461)
Price = $14.99
With key hints, strategies, maps, commentary, ratings and reviews, players will be ahead of the game with this guide that features information on the games Die Hard Trilogy, Tekken 2, Area 51, Beyond the Beyond, X-MEN, Hexen, and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
Published January '97 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 076150527X)
Price = $12.99
Offered here are hints, tips, tricks, maps and strategies for the best fantasy and role-playing games of the year--including megahits Star Trek, Full Throttle, Heroes of Might & Magic, Magic: The Gathering, The Dig, Warcraft II, Zork Nemesis, and many more. The CD includes playable demos for the games discussed in the book, plus bonus articles, patches, and upgrades.
Published December '96 by Sybex (ISBN 0782120237)
Price = $19.99
The authors and editors of Computer Game Strategy Plus Magazine offer hints, tips, tricks, maps, and strategies for megahits Flight Sim, Apache, NASCAR, Civilization 2, Caesar II, Sim City 2000, and many more. The CD includes playable demos for the games discussed in the book, plus bonus articles, patches, and upgrades.
Published December '96 by Sybex (ISBN 0782120245)
Price = $19.99
Wages of War takes place in the year 2001 when the world's oil supply is drained and governments are losing their ability to rule. In an effort to maintain control, they legalize mercenary-for-hire corporations. This guide gives tips and strategies that enable players to negotiate contracts, buy weapons, choose mercenary squads, and command missions.
Published December '96 by Prima Publishing (ISBN 0761509836)
Price = $19.99
The sequel to Duke Nukem 3D, which has sold more than 700,000 units, Plutonium Pak features even more levels, more monsters, even nastier weapons and puzzles to solve. This exclusive and official guide--the only authorized guide to the game--covers secrets, hints, cheats, and includes a map of every level. 200 pp.
Published January '97 by Sybex (ISBN 0782120601)
Price = $14.99
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