BradyGames' Signature Series Guide serves as ultimate resource for Onimusha(tm) 2: Samurai's Destiny

INDIANAPOLIS - August 2, 2002 - Imagine-16th century Japan, powerful warlords battling for control, demons lurking about, and widespread panic sweeping the land as villages are terrorized. Only one samurai can reunite the land and only one strategy guide can lead this young hero to victory. The BradyGames Onimusha(tm) 2: Samurai's Destiny Official Strategy Guide will show players how to prevail as a skilled warrior and enjoy the game with essential tactics and exclusive content provided in this Signature Series guide.

The highly anticipated sequel begins ten years after the original and takes the series to a new level, with expansive environments, new character interactions, enhanced sword action, and more cinematic movies. Gamers embark on an epic and magical quest through feudal Japan, battling demons and monstrous bosses, while solving complex puzzles. Players assume the role of the main character, samurai warrior, Yagyu Jubei, who is modeled after the late, famous Japanese actor Yusaku Matsuda (known for his work in the 1989 film, Black Rain).

In order to overcome countless enemies and fulfill their destiny, gamers will need BradyGames' Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Official Strategy Guide. Players will slash through the demon horde, with beautifully rendered maps and an exhaustive walkthrough, which covers every aspect of the adventure. The comprehensive Scenario Route Chart will help gamers complete the entire game, while game secrets will allow them to unlock bonus costumes and the mystery behind the Puzzle Phantom Realm. In addition, gamers will successfully finish the sub-characters' side quests, with complete coverage of Kotaro, Magoichi, and Ekei's quests. All details on the Man in Black mini-game are also revealed, while in-depth coverage of the Gift Exchange feature will provide methods for item trading and alliances.

"With Onimusha 2, Capcom has another game that deserves Signature Series treatment," said David Waybright, publisher for BradyGames. "Not only is our guide packed with innovative content, but it's one of the most beautifully designed guides we've published." Part of BradyGames' Signature Series line, the Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Official Strategy Guide combines quality design with innovative content, creating a collectible edition that's also very useful. Some special features gamers will find in this guide are:

* Special collector's edition cover with foil, gloss laminate and spot matte coating.

* Full-color images on the inside front and back cover.

* A Team Oni tear-out booklet and exclusive Onimusha 2 wall scroll-all in one.

* Interview with the game's director, Keiji Inafune, and more.

"Once again BradyGames has published a top-notch strategy guide that matches the feel and content of the game," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing for Capcom. "This Signature Series guide is a perfect tribute to the Onimusha franchise, and is a must-have for gamers and collectors alike."

ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom Entertainment, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capcom, Co., Ltd. of Japan. A leading force in the multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment industry, Capcom's legacy spans 22 years of entertaining video gamers. Capcom develops, markets, and distributes home video games for the PlayStation(r) game console, PlayStation(r) 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo(r) GameCube game console and the Xbox(tm) video game system, Game Boy Advanced and Game Boy Color systems, personal computers, and coin-operated games. Worldwide recognizable product lines include Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, and the Resident Evil series. World headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London and Sunnyvale, California. The company is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, code number 9697.

ABOUT BRADYGAMES

Strategy guides have become an essential part of the high-tech world of gaming, and BradyGames delivers everything gamers need to win-comprehensive tips, strategies, cheats, and more! BradyGames creates strategy guides for the most anticipated games. Each guide takes on the unique look and feel of the game it supports while providing every piece of essential information. BradyGames' talented team of authors and editors cover every aspect of the game to provide the most detailed information available.