WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007 (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

An influx of enjoyable new characters and stacks of authenticity keep this the finest grapple game on the planet.

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Midway) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The vast amount of characters will excite fans, but Mortal Kombat: Armageddon feels old-fashioned. The series needs to evolve if it's going to survive.

Made Man (Mastertronic) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

All the natty Mafia dialogue and realistic story threads can't disguise the fact that, at its core, Made Man is bland like breadsticks.

Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Genuine gameplay improvements over PES5, coupled with the new International Challenge mode, make this an essential purchase.

Need For Speed Carbon (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Faster than Schumacher, dicier than driving blindfolded, and more fun than a jacuzzi with Emmanuelle Vaugier. Well almost.

Splinter Cell: Double Agent (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Double Agent is a slick game that demonstrates how great stealth can be when done right. It's just too damn murky to be a classic, though.

Rule Of Rose (Atlus) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Blends the stuff of nightmares with stylish sound and graphics.

NBA 2K7 (2K Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Quick, responsive and immaculately presented. Like all great sports games, this is an everyman gem dressed in niche clothing.

EyeToy Play Sports (London Studio) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A patchily enjoyable collection of sports-themed mini-games that might enliven a party for 15 minutes - as long as none of the guests are over six years-old.

Spyhunter: Nowhere To Run (Midway) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Oh dear. We've seen some drab ill-judged resurrections of 'retro classics' in our time, but this takes the pixelated biscuit.

Wild Arms 4 (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Wild Arms has always been the RPG underdog, and this won't change that. However, respect is due for trying something different.

NHL 2007 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A superb return to form, and one that's capped off by a very slick on-ice match engine. If you're looking for the best hockey game on PS2, you've found it.

NHL 2K7 (2K Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

If you have a thirst for foreign sports, then you could get a comprehensive ice hockey fix here.

Final Fantasy VII: Dirge Of Cerberus (Square Enix) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

A competent FF VII spin-off with enough ties to the past to keep the disciples happy, but for everyone else it's a decent, if uninspired, shooter.

Canis Canem Edit (Rockstar Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

While we definitely don't remember school being this much fun, this is a brilliant return to a more innocent time. One of the year's best games.

EyeToy Kinetic Combat (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

Although it's dressed up like a game, this is actually a fairly serious fitness programme.

SingStar Legends (London Studio) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Better than the last one, but how could they include a medley called Born in the USA and not include Springsteen? Shameful.

Pool Paradise: International Edition (Conspiracy Entertainment) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Nothing happens for so long in this game that you'll think it's crashed. So unless you're going to play it with a mate, when you can dictate the pace, leave well alone.

Virtua Pro Football (Sega) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

There are a couple of moderately original features in what's little more than a shameless and sub-standard PES rip-off. Not even worth the budget price.

Prostroke Golf World Tour 2007 (Oxygen Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A decent, realistic alternative to Tiger Woods that just lacks the wealth of options and modes EA ploughs into its sports franchise.

Open Season (Ubisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A boring, bland movie tie-in that is hard to recommend even if you're seven and you really loved the movie.

Neogeo Battle Coliseum (SNK Playmore) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A varied mix of disciplines and characters make this an entertaining if largely unspectacular fighter.

Saint Seiya: The Hades (Bandai Namco) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Simplistic and often frustrating beat-'em-up gameplay dressed up in colourful, brash but authentic visuals.

Earache Extreme Metal Racing (Metro 3D) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Earache Extreme is a below-par racer with a uniquely hardcore heavy metal soundtrack, but precious little else going for it.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (Rockstar Games) (PlayStation Portable)

Not only is this the greatest game on PSP, it also leaves a large percentage of the PS2 back catalogue looking ordinary. Buy it right now.

The Godfather (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation Portable)

Much more frustrating than the PS2 version, and not quite as varied to play, but more cinematic than we'd have thought possible on PSP.

Mortal Kombat: Unchained () (PlayStation Portable)

It's no Tekken: Dark Resurrection, but baby-proof controls and some intriguing extras make Unchained an above-average face-rearranger.

Ford Street Racing: L. A. Duel (Xplosiv) (PlayStation Portable)

Decent looking racer which requires a rare shot of tactical thinking, but one that lacks the flat-out driving thrills of its superior PSP rivals.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 () (PlayStation Portable)

EA's quality sim expands on PSP to include a deep career mode and online play. A 'fairway' ahead of its competitors.

Killzone: Liberation (Sony) (PlayStation Portable)

A perfectly targeted shooter that shines on handheld due to great controls and balanced gameplay. One of the best blasts on PSP.

Moto GP (namco) (PlayStation Portable)

It's definitely functional, but Moto GP is far more suited to lazing on a sofa than it is to gaming on the go.

Football Manager Handheld 2007 (Sega) (PlayStation Portable)

Brilliantly conceived and addictive management sim that serves as a lesson in how to optimise big-name games for the PSP.

FIFA 2007 (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation Portable)

FIFA 07 on PSP is the most complete football sim in a handheld format.