V-Rally 3 (Atarisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Very satisfying racing. It's head and shoulders above the majority of PS2 rally games.

Prisoner Of War (Codemasters) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Escaping from POW camps is all well and good, but you remain a prisoner of often rigid game objectives. Even so, this is a bold compelling adventure game.

Soldier Of Fortune: Gold Edition (Codemasters) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

No brainer first-person shooter that's average at best. Desensitise yourself to the violence, and there's not much left.

F1 2002 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It hardly revolutionises the sport, but certainly offers enough depth to keep fans happy for another year.

Fireblade (Midway) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A refreshing arcade-style shooter with plenty of novelty gadgets to keep things varied. Just a pity it's not very pretty.

Britney's Dance Beat (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Rhythm action fan plus Britney fan = Britney's Dance Beat. It's a simple and tightly focused equation.

Rally Championship (SCI) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A fast-paced, playable racer, but ultimately its true worth is only to while away the time until McRae arrives.

David Beckham Soccer (Rage) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Peddling a decrepit PSone footy engine in Becknam's name was never going to work - it draws attention to the fact that superstar endorsements often disguise a crap game.

Everblue (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Curious? Don't be. We applaud Everblue's bold inventiveness as we walk it along the PS2 plank and feed it to the sharks.

Army Men RTS (3do) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Brings some respectability back to the franchise. And about time too.

High Heat Major League Baseball 2003 (3do) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Scrappy but enjoyable. Worth a short if you found All-Star too uptight.

ESPN NBA 2Night 2002 (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Tightly put together, but gameplay has been sacrificed for detail.

Sky Sports: Football Quiz Season 02 (THQ) (PlayStation (EU Version))

Top quizzer that's great to play with mates, but only true footy fans need apply.