Scarface: The World Is Yours (Sierra) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Unlike other pretenders, Scarface offers plenty in its own right to set it apart from Grand Theft Auto - and is all the better for it.

The Sims 2 Pets (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Whatever EA says, this feels like an expansion pack. It's a welcome one though, and it'll make your little Sim home all the more complete.

Destroy All Humans! 2 (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Funny, packed with entertaining physics and with more variety than the first game.

Kingdom Hearts II (Square Enix) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

This epic adventure is short on the nuts-and-bolts of adventuring, but its charm, and the quality of its production still merit a high score.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A slightly lazy overhaul rather than a full-blown sequel, but still bloody good stuff that's essential for noobs or lapsed fans.

Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Subsistence is one hell of a package, encompassing Metal Gear's past, present and future. Essential for newcomers, recommended for fans.

Buzz Junior: Jungle Party (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Young or old, Jungle Party will make you laugh and keep you coming back for more - especially in multiplayer.

NBA Live 2007 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A sloppy attempt to inject new life into the NBA Live series. We expect rival offering NBA 2K7 to pound this off the court in next month's review.

Lemmings (Psygnosis) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A straight port of the PSP version with a few EyeToy challenges thrown in. Fun and challenging but the controls are just too fiddly in the end.

World Championship Poker 2 (Oxygen Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Dodgy implementation lets down some genuinely nice ideas and shark-like AI in one of PS2's better gambling games.

World Super Police (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Despite pipping Need For Speed Carbon to the post with squad-based pursuit, poor graphics and shameful AI mean this sucks.

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

Its intelligent plot and great looks could have made Suikoden V spellbinding - if only it wasn't so tedious.

King Of Fighters Neowave (SNK Playmore) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Marvel Vs Capcom 2 and Guilty Gear do the 2D thing so much better than this.

Samurai Warriors 2 (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

This is virtually the same old hack 'n slash action that we've been playing for years in the Dynasty Warriors series. Yawnsome stuff.

50 Bulletproof: G-Unit Edition (Vivendi Universal) (PlayStation Portable)

It's simple and often satisfying, but 50's world just isn't exciting enough to sustain a whole game's worth of action-RPG-style combat.

Ape Academy 2 (Sony) (PlayStation Portable)

A massive improvement on the original, this is top-drawer party action for your PSP and one of a growing number of essential titles.

Ridge Racer 2 (namco) (PlayStation Portable)

Great but essentially (much) more of the same. Fans won't care, and if you missed the original Ridge Racer on PSP this is damn near essential.

B-Boy (Sony) (PlayStation Portable)

Just like its PS2 bro, lil' B-Boy is an innovative and challenging take on an old formula - ch-ch-ch-check it out.

Mercury Meltdown (Ignition Entertainment) (PlayStation Portable)

With its satisfying difficulty curve and intricate courses this is a solid if not revolutionary update of an already innovative puzzle game.

Blade Dancer: Lineage Of Light (NIS America) (PlayStation Portable)

Great to look at and a thrill to explore, but its plodding, turn-based fights are enough to put off all but the most patient of RPGers.

Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Lucasarts) (PlayStation Portable)

A supremely entertaining romp through the classic Star Wars universe, Lego Star Wars II deserves to be played by everyone.

NHL 07 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation Portable)

EA's ice hockey annual trades gameplay depth for arcade accessibility and speed.

Pilot Academy (Rising Star Games) (PlayStation Portable)

A decent spread of planes and challenges but sadly Pilot Academy's wings are clipped by a lack of personality.