Rogue Galaxy (Sony) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Deep, addictive and awash with colour and character, Rogue Galaxy is a near-perfect take on the old-school Eastern RPG formula.

Demon Chaos (Konami) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Demon Chaos is a valiant attempt, but ultimately it falls short of being the ingenious blend of genres that it strives to be.

Raw Danger! (505 Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Unique survival tactics and some interesting ideas meant Raw Danger! had the potential to be a classic, but poor delivery has crucified it.

Shadow Hearts: From The New World (Ghostlight) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Looks outdated, but is challenging, cheeky and charming. The combat and sidequests will keep you entertained for ages.

The History Channel: Great Battles Of Rome (Black Bean Games) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Definitive proof that even the most exciting bits of history can be reduced to a cure for insomnia. Shoddy, slow-paced and dull.

Spider-Man 3 (Activision) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Despite a huge city and a great swinging mechanic with which to get through it, Spider-Man 3 is repetitive and disappointing.

Asterix And Obelix XXL2: Mission Las Vegum (Atarisoft) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

A missed opportunity. As Asterix fans, we really wanted to like this game, but it's one that's best left to the young 'uns.

Babe (Blast! Entertainment) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

We just can't imagine that even the biggest sheep-pig fan would get past the first few levels without giving up.

Captain Scarlet (Blast! Entertainment) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Drearier than a motorway service station on a rainy winter Sunday, Captain Scarlet takes the already dodgy subject of vehicle-based combat, paints it brown and then makes you hate videogames. And life.

BCV: Battle Construction Vehicles (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Who can argue with a game where your crane's special attack is a giant bee that stings rivals?

The Seed: Warzone (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Honestly, we had to check that our controller was plugged in - more than once - because at no point did we feel that we were actually playing The Seed: Warzone.

Realm Of The Dead (Midas) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Overall, Realm Of The Dead is a reasonable game for the price, but its gore-ridden combat takes it well out of nipper territory.

Twenty 2 Party (505 Game Street) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

If your party is so dull that this game is an improvement, you really need to get some more exciting friends.

Crush (Sega) (PlayStation Portable)

If ever there was a game that screams cult classic puzzler, it's this one.

Smash Court Tennis 3 (Namco) (PlayStation Portable)

A deep, rewarding tennis game that lacks the fireworks of Virtua Tennis and also some of its fun. You will like it... eventually.

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (Square Enix) (PlayStation Portable)

Proof that age cannot dampen a well-made game. Even seven years after the original it looks and plays like few other RPGs.

Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2 (Bandai Namco) (PlayStation Portable)

An enjoyable beat-'em-up despite the ADHD storyline. The smooth, ninja-tastic fighting is fun and there's plenty of stuff to do.

Death Jr 2: Root Of Evil (Konami) (PlayStation Portable)

A Ratchet And Clank-style platformer based around the son of Death is a great idea. Unfortunately it's been largely squandered here.