Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation 2 (US Version))

The best Potter adventure ever and the best licensed game on PS2. For fans, it's essential and for everyone else, it's highly recommended.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End (Disney) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

Without the unlockables, this game lasts three hours. You're better off using those three hours to watch the very wonderful film instead.

Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm (Koei) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

The fighting and alchemy are great. But the repetitive questing, slow storyline and disappointing graphics will wear out the biggest RPG freak.

Spongebob And Friends: Battle For Volcano Island (THQ) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

What this game does, it does pretty well. But it's a shame that it settles for merely good enough when it could have been great.

Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles (Bandai) (PlayStation 2 (EU Version))

RPG elements shoved into some half-cocked attempt at achieving depth of play, Uzumaki Chronicles is a missed opportunity.

Heatseeker (Codemasters) (PlayStation Portable)

A once-fine example of dogfighting laid low by its transition to PSP. Heatseeker isn't bad, but neither is it anywhere near brilliant.

Driver 76 (Ubisoft) (PlayStation Portable)

Despite a few technical glitches this is a solid back-to-basics effort with some extra bells and whistles and a load of groove.

SOCOM US Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2 (Sony) (PlayStation Portable)

On its own, this is short-lived and has little new to offer, but the online options and improved Crosstalk bring it back from the brink.

Hot Pixel (Atari) (PlayStation Portable)

Quirky games like this work only when there's a huge amount of truly inspired imagination behind them. Here, there isn't.

Legend Of The Dragon (The Game Factory) (PlayStation Portable)

Possibly could have been better if more had been made of the bonkers storyline. As it is, file this one away under 'fans only'.

Aces Of War (505 Games) (PlayStation Portable)

Plenty of missions based on actual events? Roger. Lots of authentic WWII planes? Roger. Any excitement or fun? Nope.

Gurumin (505 Games) (PlayStation Portable)

As a fluffy fantasy adventure Gurumin pushes all the right buttons, although it's hardly serious RPG fare.

Burnout Dominator (Electronic Arts) (PlayStation Portable)

A perfect dash of arcade racing that takes the series back to its roots. Clearly made for the fans, an essential buy for anyone.

Ghost Rider (2K Games) (PlayStation Portable)

There's plenty of content in this flowing, flaming adventure with a devilish difficulty level that'll keep you chained to your PSP.

Thrillville (Atarisoft) (PlayStation Portable)

A superb work of handheld gaming - great fun and one of the most imaginative games for the handheld format.

Test Drive Unlimited (Atari) (PlayStation Portable)

A racing adventure that's more focused than the console version and manages to remain huge even though it's on handheld.

TMNT (Ubisoft) (PlayStation Portable)

Cowabunga, dude, this is turtly rubbish!