Black (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Black is what all shooters should be. An all-out assault on the senses. You can't afford to miss out.

TOCA Race Driver 3 (Codemasters) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

When it comes to realism, TOCA Race Driver 3 is now hot on Gran Turismo's heels. As for variety, accessibility and heart, it's already way ahead.

Ico (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Persevere to the bittersweet conclusion and Sony's uniquely atmospheric puzzle adventure will hold a place in your heart forever.

Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Ripe with early frustration, but put in a bit of hard work and Harvest Moon does deliver a bumper crop of fun.

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A cookie-cutter RPG lifted by characterisation and sustained exploration vibe, but hurt by sub-PSOne visuals.

Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Same old Dynasty Warriors. New modes can't disguise the almost criminal lack of progress in this hack-'n'-slash relic.

Torino 2006 (2K Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Without any surprise inclusions - where's the 'naked luge' event? - this is just a standard set of okay-ish winter sports.

Rugby League 2 (Tru-Blu Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

PS2 is still lacking a perfect rugby sim, but look past the crude graphics and this is a decent piece of egg-shaped action.

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

An honest stab at genuine change which, unfortunately, dilutes what Guilty Gear does best but should still appeal to die-hards at this bargain price.

Suikoden Tactics (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Some nice ideas that could have made this effort stand out from the crowd were it not so chock-full of cliché.

Castlevania: Curse Of Darkness (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Ambitious gameplay is marred by lazy design, leaving this wallowing in mere decency when it could have been devilishly enjoyable.

Flow: Urban Dance Uprising (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Literally minutes of entertainment. There's nothing really wrong with it but matching symbols feels more like a medical reaction test rather than a must-play game.

Gaelic Games: Football (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

You'd have more fun trying to play the sport for real while handcuffed and blindfolded than you will here. Avoid it like The Corrs.

Metal Slug 5 (SNK Playmore) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Not big, but quite clever - this is 'classic' gaming at its best, but tarnished slightly by the decision to help us all complete it so quickly.

Samurai Shodown V (SNK Playmore) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An apparently faithful port of the arcade version, which says a lot about why arcades are dying on their arse.

We Love Katamari (namco) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A genius piece of eccentric gaming that's a hair's breadth from being indispensable. Utterly entertaining from start to finish.

Urban Reign (namco) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Apparently, monks chant the same phrase hundreds of times to reach a meditative state. This is like that, but with punching.

Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure (Atarisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

This is a baseball bat in the face of anyone who reckons original games are dead. Buy it and unleash the Rolf Harris in you.

Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft) (PlayStation Portable)

An ambitious attempt to shoehorn the epic PS2 game into the PSP, ruined by editing, unfriendly controls and gloomy graphics.

Prince Of Persia: Revelations (Ubisoft) (PlayStation Portable)

Abundant faults make it impossible to recommend this over the original. Save your money and get Warrior Within on PS2 instead.

24: The Game (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))