Tomb Raider: The Angel Of Darkness (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Croft addicts will revel in this drizzly monster. But is Lara tired? Let's hope she perks up a little for our next date.

Return To Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Only the high standards of the FPS competition prevent this from being a truly essential buy.

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

If you own the original Twisted Metal: Black, this will be very familiar. If not, there's great fun to be had... but it won't last long.

Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Packed with things to do, VF4 still lacks the outright fun that makes Soul Calibur a game for everyone.

Evil Dead: A Fistful Of Broomstick (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The game is solid, well paced and entertaining. We could moan above the over sensitive camera, over simplified combos, tricky boss battles and unskippable cut-scenes, but the truth is, the niggles never boil over into rage.

Resident Evil: Dead Aim (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Engrossing action shooter that draws from the familiar Resi styles and fuses them together to stylish effect.

Wakeboarding Unleashed Featuring Shaun Murray (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Fun and frothy, but slightly limited in scope and inevitably lies in the wake of its extreme sports big brothers.

Futurama (SCI) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A likeable if unspectacular platform romp, given extra momentum by great characters and sharp gags.

Tribes Aerial Assault (Sierra) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Tribes has some entertaining elements, but is tiresome offline and fiddly. It just doesn't make the grade.

Clock Tower 3 (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A grisly title with some good ideas, damaged by lack of variation and a high level of frustration.

Dark Chronicle (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

This is top-tier RPG fare. An essential purchase.

Hulk (Universal Interactive) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Top fun for a while, but you'll get bored of wading through an incessant stream of fist fodder.

WWE: Crush Hour (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Aimed at younger WWE fans, this budget-priced, spandex-clad spin on Twisted Metal just breaks even.

World Championship Snooker 2003 (Codemasters) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Whilst WCS 2003 nails the experience of potting balls superbly, it still suffers from a lack of atmosphere.

Indycar Series (Codemasters) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

A high-velocity, efficient and attractive take on the racing sim, but the tracks are damn boring.

F1 Career Challenge (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Arguably the most playable F1 game to date. Four whole seasons... you won't feel short-changed.

Cel Damage Overdrive (Play-It) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

As a budget game, this does certainly feel shallow, but it makes for a cheap and cheerful post pub muckabout.

Black And Bruised (Majesco Entertainment) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Not funny enough, not clever enough, not anything enough. Expect to see this 'pre-owned' in a shop near you soon!