Herdy Gerdy (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An extraordinary game unlike any other on the PS2. It has to be seen and played to be believed.

ICO (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

For those who look for something deeper in an adventure game that violent thrills, this will be a spellbinding revelation and a game to savour.

Maximo (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Capcom has taken some old ideas and given them a 21st Century buffing. The results make for an engaging helping of platform adventure fun with swords!

Max Payne (Rockstar Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A classy, atmospheric shooter, with a dark storyline and heart-thumping battle scenes.

Kessen II (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Truly gorgeous, but it's a beauty that's only skin deep. Fun, but it needs more game.

Space Channel 5 V1 (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

On its own merits, Space Channel 5 is an imaginative and enjoyable gem. However, with a sequel on the way you may do better to holster your ray guns for now.

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

Yet another wasted opportunity to do a really decent, scary first-person survival horror game.

ESPN International Winter Games (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Has a lacklustre and dated feeling. It's not exactly the developer's fault, but more to do with the uninspiring subject matter. S'no fun at all.

Jonny Moseley Mad Trix (3do) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Offers nothing new, exciting or enjoyable. Mad Trix deserves to be left out in the cold.

Shadow Man: 2econd Coming (Acclaim) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Predictable action-adventuring with a sombre twist. Worth a try if you don't really fancy any of the other big-hitters out there.

The Shadow Of Zorro (Cryo) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Such a shame. What could've been an enjoyable swash-buckling spin on the stealth-'em-up has been rendered virtually joyless by poor execution and lazy graphics.

Godai: Elemental Force (3do) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The odd nice idea ruined by dreadful implementation.

Iron Aces 2: Birds Of Prey (Xicat) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A good idea, but a disappointing game. Ho-hum.

Drakan: The Ancients' Gates (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

A medieval Tomb Raider-a-like, that's all running and jumping and fighting (but with a dragon).

ESPN X Games Snowboarding 2002 (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

It's a thoroughly mediocre snowboard simulation - and that's not enough.

Mega Man X6 (Capcom) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Doesn't try hard enough to be exciting. Don't expect it to last very long.

Final Fantasy VI (Square) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Simply overflows with everything that has made the Final Fantasy series so popular.