Project Eden (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Look beyond the iffy visuals and there's no doubts you'll lose weeks of your life to this complex yet satisfying adventure.

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 (Acclaim) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Orthodox but impressive, Dave Mirra 2 isn't perfect but what remains should enthral and excite.

Thunderhawk: Operation Phoenix (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An enjoyable and fluid game that suffers only for trying to please all the people all of the time.

Sir Alex Ferguson's Player Manager 2002 (3do)

Like the ruddy-faced Ferguson, Player Manager 2001 is tactically adept, yet often without charm.

Spy Hunter (Midway) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Capturing the spirit of the original, Spy Hunter makes the most of PS2's power to deliver a cracking arcade racer.

Twisted Metal Black (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Everything you expect a Twisted Metal game to be on the PlayStation 2 - and then some.

This Is Football (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An atmospheric, option-rich and surprisingly playable addition to a once weak series.

MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A polished and engaging racing game that utilises the subject matter to great effect. It's a must for fans but plays it too straight to attract new devotees.

Freak Out (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A unique cartoon action-adventure with twisted gameplay, marred only by being slightly repetitive and shallow. An odd shaped peg in a PS2 hole.

The Italian Job (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A truly great game at times, this runs pretty high in the 'Best Driver clone' stakes.

Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Cryo) (PlayStation (EU Version))

A pretty but unoriginal platformer with a big 'no brains required' label on the box. Standard Disney fare then.

Hot Wheels Racing (THQ) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Nothing ground-breaking but a better than expected racer from THQ.

Dancing Stage Disney Mix (Konami) (PlayStation (EU Version))

The most fun you can have with a PSone, a giant plastic dance mat and a lack of self-respect...