Silent Hill 3 (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The nastiest game on the PS2 - we dare you to play it.

Shinobi (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

There's a lot to be said for fun, no-brainer action game. And Shinobi's brain is smaller than most.

X-Men 2: Wolverine's Revenge (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A quality action adventure that blends stealth with hand-to-hand combat.

Music 3000 (Jester) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A mightily authoritative music title, which works as a fun diversion or a serious tool. Unmissable for wannabe bedroom artists.

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

A lightning-fast celebration of on-court invention freed from the didactic tedium of the NBA rulebook.

ISS 3 (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Like the Adult Channel freeview, a ten-minute blast may well satisfy your curiosity and deter you from shelling out.

Moto GP3 (namco) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

By no means a revolution but still a highly recommended quality racer with plenty of depth and some fiendish challenges.

Gunfighter II: The Revenge Of Jesse James (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

More Billy The Squib than a rootin', tootin' blaze of glory, even hardened G-con twirlers may recoil.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Not quite Dynasty Warriors: Substance, but a worthy addition if you're hungry for more Chinese takeout.

Mystic Heroes (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

For action fans it does the job and just about presses all the right buttons. Won't change your world, mind.

G1 Jockey (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

All you could want from a jockey sim and more. Will appeal to anyone into alternative racing games.

NFL 2K3 (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A tip-top sim which fans will adore.

Choplifter: Crisis Shield (Xicat) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

PC gaming on PS2 can be great for realism. But this lacks enough personality to keep us interested.

Sword Of The Samurai (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

There aren't many hardcore Kendo-based samurai sims on the market. If the concept tickles your fancy, then go for it.

NBA 2K3 (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

We're loathe to say it but there really is no other score we can give the damn thing... 60%

All-Star Baseball 2004 (Acclaim) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Just two minutes and 37 seconds of joy. Then we're left wanting to take a bat to the disc!

Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

These monster trucks signal another surefire bet for bargain-bin obscurity.

USA Racer (Davilex) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Racing games really don't get much worse than this.

International Cue Club (Takara) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

This is just the game if you need to know how carom differs from pool.

Activision Anthology (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Nostalgia for parents to enjoy while the kids snigger in the background.

Mary-Kate And Ashley: Sweet 16 Licensed To Drive (Acclaim) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It's misery being a teen, even if daddy did buy you that sports car.