Lego Star Wars (Travellers Tales) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It may be shallow, easy, and 'for kids', but that's the point. Lots of charm and fun, making for an irresistible package.

Narc (Midway) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A great idea that's badly realised, but one that might thrill us if it resurfaced as NARC 2: Now We've Done It Properly.

SingStar Popworld (London Studio) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

I hope London Studio don't try to please everyone next time. Nevertheless, it's still SingStar, so it's still brilliant.

Enthusia Professonal Racing (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Pitches itself against the daddy and fails, ironically bypassing enthusiasm on its way to earnest okay-ness. A missed opportunity.

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

In trying to be accessible, Kessen III ends up being plain and unrewarding. Forget the tactics, Koei, we just want to fight!

TT Superbikes (Jester) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The bikers might go mad for it, but anyone who doesn't know what 'pillion' is should really steer clear of this.

Cold Winter (Sierra) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Cold Winter may be corny and have all the finesse of a made-for-cable-TV movie, but it's bloodthirsty fun all the same.

Alien Hominid (Zoo Digital) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A classic example of style over substance, but there's enough of the former to forgive the lack of the latter. Good fun.

World Championship Snooker 2005 (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A perfectly enjoyable and absorbing effort that's frustrating because a little spit and polish would have made it great.

Super Money Ball Deluxe (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The implausibility of completing later levels on the Dual Shock takes the sheen off a bit, but at just £25, you can't really grumble.

MX Vs. ATV Unleashed (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Not as fun as belting a BMX through GTA's badlands, but fans of previous MX or ATV games will be in a hog heaven.

Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition (Rockstar Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

This is as good a street racer as you'll find on the PS2.

Spindrive Ping Pong (Xplosiv) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

There's a limit to what you can get for a tenner, and a good ping pong game is evidently somewhere beyond this.

Gunbird Special Edition (Xplosiv) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Far from outstanding games, but good solid shooters and, at a mere ten bucks, certainly outstanding value.

Juiced (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A quality street racer with a real edge and cool respect dynamic that's only compromised by handling with a split personality.

Tenchu: Fatal Shadows (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

So old you'll want to help it across the road and pop by its house every now and then to check it's okay.

Red Ninja: End Of Honor (Sierra) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Everything that Red Ninja does, it manages to do at a substandard level... It's a soulless journey through gaming mediocrity - and it's not even that good at being bad.

Robots (Sierra) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Visually accomplished but with far too simplistic find-and-collect gameplay. Despite this, Robots will probably do well enough off the back of the film.

Pink Pong (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Wooden and unpleasant to play as a representation of ping pong, the option to ogle the female cast in a variety of poses is poor compensation for the main game.

Haunting Ground (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Initially intriguing, but too dreamlike and distant to engage for long. Plus there aren't any guns. What's that about then?

Tak 2: The Staff Of Dreams (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Tak 2 trips up on the final step to gaming greatness through a last-minute lack of effort.

Mashed: Fully Loaded (Xplosiv) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

One of the best multi-player games around, although there's nothing wrong with playing alone; it's just that way will only ever be half a game.