Soul Calibur 2 (namco) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Utterly essential for fight fans and capable of converting non-believers like Jesus on a good hair day.

Freedom Fighters (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Slight imperfections are swamped by an utterly addictive and clever game experience. You must play this.

Charlie's Angels (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A motorway pile-up of a game that stores its horror in a flashback. No wonder Charlie hides.

The Great Escape (SCI) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Affectionate film tribute that's more stealth than action. A tad clunky and gentile but a jolly good show.

Pinball (Play-It) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Here's one for nostalgics and those easily confused by polygons.

Road Trip Adventure (Play-It) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A weirder road adventure than Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas. Take that trip.

Seek And Destroy (Play-It) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

As confusing and pointless as any real battle - a little politics for you there.

Raging Blades (Wanadoo) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Simple hack 'n slash that'll keep you busy for a couple of days - longer with a multitap and mates.

Indiana Jones And The Emperor's Tomb (Lucasarts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Rough around the edges, and old skool, but loveable at the same time. A lot like Dr. Jones himself, in fact.

Frogger Beyond (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Frustrating, poor graphics, a lack of variation. This Frogger is best left in the pond. Ribbit.

European Tennis Masters (Microids) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Unremarkable, expect for the ball physics and daft commentary. Cheap, cheerful but not truly awful.

Pro Beach Soccer (Wanadoo) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A niche activity like this needs a classic, imaginative simulation to garner interest. This ain't it.

Maken Shao: Demon Sword (Midas Touch) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Lovely manga-style character designs and a good plot, marred by repetitive action and bland textures.

Fighting Fury (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Basic graphics, weak gameplay. Very much pre-Tekken and nowhere near the quality of Virtua Fighter 4.