Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A detailed postmortem reveals this is the pinnacle of survival horror. Get the game. Get the shotgun. Get messy.

Gift (Wanadoo) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A highly original and amusing take on the old 3D platformer but one that lets its riotous imagination get in the way of providing good, solid fun.

NBA Street (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Looks acceptable but the Nineties arcade-style gameplay doesn't offer enough to really grab the attention.

City Crisis (Take 2 Interactive) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

A rare combination of innovation, tight challenges and a superior control system that's let down by a sadly inferior lack of game. It simply runs out on you.

UEFA Challenge (Infogrames) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A football game so terrible it's almost an admirable achievement!

Ephemeral Fantasia (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

For RPG nuts, and those willing to experiment (and get past some of the genre's boring conventions) this makes a refreshing change.

ATV Offroad (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

There's a lot of genuine promise in what's on offer here. If the developer gets the chance to do a sequel it'll be one to watch out for. This one doesn't quite cut the mustard though.

WDL: WarJetz (3do) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It's unfortunate that a title like this has been so badly executed. It could've been an enjoyable game. But instead, it's just awful.

CART Fury (Midway) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Big crashes, unrealistic physics and faster than Speedy Gonzales on, well, speed, CART Fury is Midway to the core.

International League Soccer (Taito) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It wants to be ISS so much, but fails miserably on all accounts. One of the worst footy games in living memory.

World's Scariest Police Chases (Activision) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Takes the best elements of PSOne's favourite maverick cop and spins it on its bonnet, to great effect.

Breath Of Fire IV (Capcom) (PlayStation (EU Version))

A mammoth RPG that is charming, engaging and frustrating (multiple random encounters ahoy). The game should be clearly labelled "If you loved Final Fantasy, you'll love this".

Technomage (Sony) (PlayStation (EU Version))

A nice try at breaking into the Japanese dominated RPG scene that falls flat on its face due to the awful graphics. However, it offers hours of play and, for RPG fans, is worth a look.

Nicktoons Racing (Hasbro Interactive) (PlayStation (US Version))

A tired, hateful, seen-it-all-before, kart racer with little merit other than a few decent cartoon characters. Badly drawn, confusing tracks and zero originality make for a two-fingered salute.