Hitman: Blood Money (Eidos) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Blood Money is without question the best Hitman yet, and although it can be punishing at times, it's also hugely compelling and stylish.

FIFA World Cup 2006 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

As well as being a great way to re-live the World Cup, this is a positive step for the FIFA series as a whole.

Evolution GT (Black Bean Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Minor niggles prevent this being a serious challenger to Gran Turismo and TOCA, but the features that do work make it work a spin.

Rogue Trooper (Rebellion) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Intuitive controls make Rogue Trooper easy to pick up, but a 'meh' storyline and dull surroundings make it easy to put down, too.

Aeon Flux (Majesco Entertainment) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Passable in places, but if you want to play in the 'watch a girl's arse' arena, get the new Tomb Raider and see a master at work.

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga (Ghostlight) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A commendably original RPG which throws up plenty of surprises and improves substantially on previous outing, Lucifer's Call.

Noble Racing (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Not awful by any means, but deficient in every important menu-related respect, Noble Racing feels like the auto equivalent of a tin of Tesco no-frills beans.

Heracles: Battle Of The Gods (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

If you're hankering for arch-jumping action, you'd be better off playing Rainbow Islands on the Taito Legends compilation. Leave this well alone.

Metal Gear Acid 2 (Konami) (PlayStation Portable)

Predictably high production values, but those enticed by previous Snake adventures will find a hollow, confusing game.

Puyo Pop Fever (Sega) (PlayStation Portable)

The gameplay's hardly moved on in more than a decade, but simplicity is the key to Puyo Pop's appeal. An absorbing if not original addition to the handheld ranks.

Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai (Bandai) (PlayStation Portable)

Simple and satisfying combat with a control system that's well mapped to handheld - the only drawback is that it's shallow like a garden pond in August.

Me And My Katamari (namco) (PlayStation Portable)

It may not add much new to the Katamari universe, but this is a very welcome addition to handheld gaming.

Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code (Ubisoft) (PlayStation Portable)

A frustratingly patchy RPG - at once unpleasant to play and creepingly addictive - that doesn't deliver on its significant potential.

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (Sony) (PlayStation Portable)

An incredibly addictive, satisfying and inventive stealth shooter that's packed with character, style and replay value.

Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble (Capcom) (PlayStation Portable)

Absolute chaos but brilliant fun, this fast and furious fighter is exactly the type of adrenaline-rich game PSP was made for.

Tomb Raider: Legend (Eidos) (PlayStation Portable)

Lara's PSP debut is a captivating adventure that only falls down on the back of a frustratingly awkward set of controls.