Shadow Of The Colossus (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Huge and beautiful, but hopefully not as doomed as its beasts, Colossus deserves to sell ten times what Ico did.

Crime Life: Gang Wars (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

As sensitive as a hammer in the face and only slightly more fun. There are plenty of other GTA clones out there better than this.

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Shouldn't be fun, but it is.

Shrek Super Slam (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Too easy and too short but Shrek Super Slam still manages to continue the current happy trend of film conversions or in this case, 'inspired bys' that are less than terrible.

London Racer: Police Madness (Davilex) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

There was never any danger of Police Madness scoring a perfect ten, but it's nothing like the turkey we expected. There's plenty worse out there at full price.

London Racer: Destruction Madness (Davilex) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

After Police Madness, concrete proof that lightning doesn't strike twice. The idea is reasonable enough, but the gameplay definitely is not.

Smarties: Meltdown (Europress) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Nobody loves chocolate enough to see past Meltdown's shoddy design and bland, forgettable gameplay. Avoid like a hammer to the teeth.

Crazy Frog Racer (Neko Entertainment) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Crazy Frog Racer sucks the fun out of your day with rubbish track design, drab visuals and insultingly light content.

Spongebob Squarepants: Lights, Camera, Pants! (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Hardly deep, but an entertaining set of party games for your younger brother or sister that you may just get a kick from too.

The Incredibles: Rise Of The Underminer (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Does a pretty decent job of capturing the spirit of the film and provides some mindless laughs. Kids will love it too: trust us, we checked.

Ski Racing 2006 (Deep Silver) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It's serious like a shattered collarbone, but Ski Racing captures the Zen-like swoosh of weaving through blue gates admirably. For sheer fun, though, SSX 3 still rules the pistes.

Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy: The Mis-Edventure (Midway) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Trying to shut an eight-year-old up for ten minutes? Tell him Santa doesn't exist instead. He'll still hate you, but there'll be less long-term psychological damage.

Bratz: Rock Angelz (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

In a hyphenated word: vomit-inducing. Unpleasant, exploitative drivel aimed at girls who would almost certainly have more fun staring at a blank TV set.

Codename Kids Next Door: Operation Videogame (Global Star) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Buying this for a kid isn't as bad as calling them Guinevere or making them learn macrame, but it's close. Get them a copy of Jak 3 instead and they'll love you.

Franklin: A Birthday Surprise (The Game Factory) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A lazy stab at raking in the kiddie pound which is neither particularly educational nor entertaining and looks like a refugee from 1992.

Kaido Racer (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

So random and confusing it's unnerving. So awkward and unrewarding to play that we suggest you don't.

Friends: The One With All The Trivia (Warner Bros.) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Inoffensive and surprisingly non-repetitive, this does exactly as the title suggests, but only an ardent fan will get any lasting enjoyment.

Shaman King: Power Of Spirit (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An interesting fusion of two very different game types - it's just a shame they've been cobbled together so crudely.

WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2006 (THQ) (PlayStation Portable)

If you don't already own the PS2 game, this is a must-have. If you do, then it's not quite so essential, but a quality grappler nonetheless.

Championship Manager (Eidos) (PlayStation Portable)

Even with its glitches, Championship Manager serves up an absorbing round of footy management on-the-move. Our faith is restored... for now.

The Sims 2 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation Portable)

Rather than port the PS2 game, The Sims 2 on PSP is a tailor-made experience that hooks you early on and doesn't let go. A superb game.