Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A lengthy probe under its bonnet has left us with no doubt that GT3 is the greatest driving game in the world. A must buy for every PS2 owner.

Onimusha: Warlords (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Onimusha really lets the PS2 show off what it can do, but its gameplay doesn't feel as fresh as it should. An impressive PS2 debut for survival horror nevertheless.

Escape From Monkey Island (Lucasarts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Smart visuals, a witty script and ace puzzling. Not Lucasarts' most accomplished adventure, but it's still right up there with the best of 'em.

Le Mans 24 Hours (Infogrames) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

More accessible for the gamer too daunted by simulation-style vehicle handling but retains depth and thrills in abundance. A worthy alternative to Gran Turismo 3.

The Bouncer (Square) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A fun, accessible brawler and nothing more, despite what you may have heard. Has buckets of promise, but not much else.

Bloody Roar 3 (Hudson) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Bloody Roarful? No, it's not that bad, but a good game marred only by its lack of depth.

Wacky Races (Infogrames) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Misty-eyed fans of the series will love the visuals, the weapons and the vehicles. Then the average gameplay will puncture their enthusiasm.

Army Men Air Attack: Blade's Revenge (3do) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Boring, repetitive and uninspired, Blade's Revenge wouldn't be acceptable on PSone and it shouldn't be on PS2. Run away... fast!

Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX (Activision) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Not quite THPS2 quality, Activision's foray into the world of two wheels is playable and very enduring.

MTV Sports: TJ Lanin's Ultimate BMX (THQ) (PlayStation (US Version))

A woeful attempt at capturing the spirit of BMX, TJ Lavin feels as cheap as it looks. Flip to the Mat Hoffman review this issue for how it should be done.

Alone In The Dark: The New Nightmare (Infogrames) (PlayStation (EU Version))

The New Nightmare ironically suffers from a lack of originality and is not as eerie as Silent Hill but is still an immensely playable adventure in the familiar Resident Evil survival-horror mould.

Power Diggerz (Taito) (PlayStation (US Version))

It's chuckle factor ten in this bizarre and original Oriental building site game that has you fulfilling all manner of strange tasks in your JCB.