Headhunter (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

There's a great game hidden in this city somewhere, but we only got tantalising glimpses of it through alleyways. Decent fun, but not enough of it.

WipeOut Fusion (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Together at last - style and substance. The most fully realised WipEout experience yet. As sharp and extreme as gaming gets: fast, aggressive, tough, sinfully addictive.

Rez (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

As much a sensually overloading experience as it is a game, Rez provides distilled gameplay for those whose idea of state-of-the-art doesn't stall around photo realism.

UEFA Champions League Season 2001/2002 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

All the right elements are there, but the balance of fluid play with precise animation isn't quite defined enough and as such the two conflict to mar what would otherwise be a great game.

Ecco The Dolphin: Defender Of The Future (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An original, charming and expansive game that delights and frustrates in equal measure.

Dropship: United Peace Force (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An impressive combat sim that rewards commitment with densely paced and varied gameplay. Want a combat sit with depth? Welcome to Dropship.

Polaroid Pete (JVC) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A scrolling shooter coated in syrupy Japanese weirdness and a brave attempt at something different which almost works.

Guilty Gear X (Arc System Works) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Breaking bones is one thing, pushing boundaries quite another. This does both. It's brilliant, and deserves recognition, praise and success.

Jeremy McGrath Supercross World (Acclaim) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It tries to be something it isn't and the result is that it doesn't play like a motocross game, more like Arctic Thunder after a thaw-out. And that's bad.

Tarzan Freeride (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

A great deal of humour and imagination has been injected into this title. It's worth a look, but horrific loading times will frustrate even the most patient gamer.

David Beckham Soccer (Rage) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Some great Beckham-style moves, but lacks a world-class touch.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (Activision) (PlayStation (US Version))

Not as polished as previous PSone efforts but challenging, big and cracking fun.

NBA Live 2002 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Another annual update, with little in the way of new stuff. One for ball-and-hoop completists only.

Popstar Maker (Eidos) (PlayStation (EU Version))

A big let down. And we were expecting so much more...