Urban Chaos: Riot Response (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Great shooting, epic set-pieces, regrettable sewer level. This is a satirical, heartfelt love letter to the kind of police force we'd like to join.

Tourist Trophy (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Gran Turismo's flaws plus imperfect handling make this hard to love. As a glossy bike catalogue, it's lush. As a game, it's not quite right.

State Of Emergency 2 (Southpeak Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Wildly derivative and shamelessly exploitative, State Of Emergency 2 neither challenges nor entertains. Thug gaming at the very lowest level.

Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Laziness of the worst kind, this is a charmless shadow of the next-gen version. There are plenty of better shooters available on PS2.

The Bible Game (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Hallowed be thy game? No, actually. However much you love the man upstairs, you aren't going to like this.

Final Fight: Streetwise (Capcom) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Disposable urban nonsense. The barbaric combat may entertain for a while, but it's not long until tedium sets in.

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Entertaining and absorbing. This is an intelligent, testing mix of action and strategy spoilt only by its motor-mouthed characters.

Championship Manager 2006 (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Fun at first, but quickly descends into an empty experience. The club benefactor feature is good - it's just a shame the rest is so soulless.

Magna Carta: Tears Of Blood (Atlus) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A decent blend of traditional RPG elements and innovative additions.

Rampage: Total Destruction (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Repetitive and dull re-tread of a once okay game. Even if you have fifteen quid in your pocket and simply have to buy a new game, we strongly suggest you look elsewhere.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Although better than Mutant Melee, this is another sub-standard beat-'em-up that won't test your brain, but might have you dipping your thumbs in TCP afterwards.

SOCOM 3: US Navy SEALs (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

SOCOM 3 is a schizoid game. Close to brilliant online, but very much less than offline. Whether or not to buy depends on how you play.

Ape Escape 3 (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Not much new for Ape Escape veterans, but if you want to get a youngster a game that's actually good, this is the monkey business.

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

There's enough here to tempt owners of the original, let alone those who blinked and missed Dub Edition on its first lap.

SingStar Rocks! (London Studio) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The name is a little misleading, but it's still probably our favourite SingStar setlist so far.

Rhythmic Star (namco) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Want some gainful employment for your EyeToy? Then don't even think about touching this. You'll enjoy a single EyeToy Play 2 mini-game infinitely more.

Spongebob Squarepants And Friends Unite! (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

We like Spongebob, but teaming him up with his Nickelodeon pals has resulted in a generic platformer with precious little originality or energy.

Stella Deus: The Gate Of Eternity (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Starts off well and features some decent strategizing, but is ultimately stifled by a poor script and some uninspired character design.

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (Sierra) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Lovely-looking if unadventurous platform fare that does the bare minimum to keep its pre-school audience quiet.

Eagle Eye Golf (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

It mightn't be licensed but this still serves up a cracking round of golf. Time to start quaking in your over-polished Nikes, Mr. Woods?

The Ultimate Trivia Quiz (Liquid Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Trivial in every sense. Still, it'll make a nice surprise for your binman among the cat sick and cold pizza.

Street Riders () (PlayStation Portable)

This is 50% racer, 50% shooter, 100% embarrassment. A cheesy, worn out take on gang culture and cars.

Daxter (Sony) (PlayStation Portable)

This makes you realise how much Jak has been holding Daxter back all these years. It also shows just how good PSP gaming can get.

NBA Ballers: Rebound (Midway) (PlayStation Portable)

You need to be an NBA aficionado to get the most out of Rebound, but for those who aren't this still delivers slick and feature-packed balling.

Monster Hunter Freedom (Capcom) (PlayStation Portable)

It may have a pouch full of original ideas, but Monster Hunter Freedom makes too many basic errors to be a serious PSP predator.

Popolocrois (Agetec) (PlayStation Portable)

Offers nothing more than tired, old RPG gameplay in a world that's custom built for younger players.

Championship Manager 2006 () (PlayStation Portable)

An improvement on the version released before Christmas, Championship Manager 2006 nonetheless gets repeatedly kicked in the shins by the superior Football Manager Handheld.

PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient (D3Publisher) (PlayStation Portable)

It's no Lumines, but accept that PQ will occasionally make your blood boil and you'll find an engaging and rewarding puzzle game.

MX VS ATV Unleashed: On The Edge (THQ) (PlayStation Portable)

On the edge? Off the boil, more like. This extreme racer may be competent, but it's about as much fun as wading through marshland in your socks.

SOCOM US Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo (Sony) (PlayStation Portable)

Simplified PSP controls do dial down SOCOM's complexity, but impressive options both on and offline make this shine.

Gottlieb Pinball Classics (System 3) (PlayStation Portable)

Brilliant in short bursts and great looking to boot.

Armored Core: Formula Front (Agetec) (PlayStation Portable)

With highly customisable mechs, smooth controls, and lots of really big explosions, this is great mech action on the move.

Fight Night Round 3 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation Portable)

Look beyond the somewhat crude control system and there's plenty of life in this deep and handsome boxing game.

World Poker Tour (2K Games) (PlayStation Portable)

Poker makes marginally more sense in the portable format - still, no Royal Flush.

World Series Of Poker (Activision) (PlayStation Portable)

Being cheaper than World Poker Tour is World Series Of Poker's only real advantage. Even so, if you want to play PSP poker, the pricier title is your best bet.