Medal Of Honor: European Assault (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Forever trying to force-feed you scripted moments, European Assault's bigger, free-form levels only serve to pinpoint just how out of date it is.

Brian Lara International Cricket (Codemasters) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Getting started with Brian Lara is easy, and mastering it is hugely satisfying. This is the best cricket game on PS2.

Worms 4: Mayhem (Team 17) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Another step back for the once great series.

Bomberman Hardball (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A few extra games would've made this indispensable, but it's still a pretty good compilation at a reasonable price.

Samurai Western (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

On the face of it, piling through a town full of gun-toting cowboys with nothing but a sword should be great fun. Instead, it's just a boring, relentless slog.

Yetisports Arctic Adventures (JoWood) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

EyeToy: Play 2 has four times as many games, and any one of them is better than Yetisports' entire joyless collection. That's all you need to know.

Guilty Gear Isuka (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Full of colour and character, but look past the psychotic weirdery and Guilty Gear Isuka isn't anything to get excited about.

Batman Begins (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Batman Begins has all the gloss and noise of a Hollywood production, but none of the ambition. Disappointing.

Formula One 05 (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It's Formula One 2005. The game. That's it. You know what you're getting, but it's a tired formula that's due a few new repairs.

Rapala Pro Fishing (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

This is realistic, plays okay and looks nice. There are lots of fish to catch... but even at budget prices there are more engaging alternatives to choose from.

Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call (Ghostlight) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A manga twist on role-playing let down by a lack of innovation. Aside from looks, it's basic, turn-based fare. Just about enjoyable.

The King Of Fighters 2002 (SNK Playmore) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

May look out of date and chunky, but the enjoyably brash action means there's always time for just one more go.

Fairly Odd Parents: Shadow Showdown (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A cartoon of this calibre deserves a far better game than what's on offer here.

Strike Force Bowling (Play-It) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Cheap and cheerful, with a fairly decent variety of gently amusing environments.