Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic: The Sith Lords (Lucasarts) (Xbox (EU Version))

Incredible. It takes all that was good from KOTOR, places it in a far more oppressive place, then throws you in to deal with it.

GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (Electronic Arts) (Xbox (EU Version))

All the tuxes and cocked eyebrows in the world can't raise this average shooter to the heady heights of its classic namesake.

Crash 'N Burn (Crystal Dynamics) (Xbox (EU Version))

You can't deny it's enjoyable, but this is cheap bargain-bin fodder at heart. Good Live options, though.

Blinx 2: Masters Of Time And Space (Microsoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Cool, colourful platforming that's not quite as clever as it thinks it is. Fun, but not the cat's whiskers.

Blowout (Zoo Digital Publishing) (Xbox (EU Version))

A budget title it may be, but £20 can buy a lot more entertainment than this laborious shooter.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dawn Of Destiny (Konami) (Xbox (EU Version))

Utterly confusing to anyone other than fans. Steer well clear unless Yu-Gi-Oh! is your idea of top Saturday morning TV.

Tron 2.0: Killer App (Buena Vista) (Xbox (EU Version))

Tron 2.0 was probably a better PC game than in this Xbox version. Good to see such a comprehensive multiplayer side.

Fight Club (Sierra) (Xbox (EU Version))

A rough and tumble grappler that fails to capture the film's character or panache. You won't be talking about it too much...

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (Activision) (Xbox (EU Version))

Dull, monotonous and lacking any excitement. Avoid at all costs, even if you are game for a laugh.

The Dukes Of Hazzard: Return Of The General Lee (Ubisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Not worth looking at. Everything about it is so sub-GTA and sub-FlatOut, you have to ask why the licence is still being flogged.

Guilty Gear X2 Reload (Zoo Digital Publishing) (Xbox (EU Version))

At first glance, it's fun and frantic. Dig a little deeper and this superior fighter significantly shifts up a gear. Class.

Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within (Ubisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Plays the same as SOT, but with grittier visuals and enhanced combat. Ass-kicking adventuring at its best.

The Incredibles (THQ) (Xbox (EU Version))

Slickly presented and generally true to the film, but there really isn't enough variation here to entertain you for long.

Need For Speed Underground 2 (Electronic Arts) (Xbox (EU Version))

Plays like NFSU, but with an excellent career/modding structure. Would be essential if it weren't for the competition.

Robotech Invasion (Global Star) (Xbox (EU Version))

A budget-priced but very average cartoon-inspired shooter that will appeal to kids more than adults.

Atari Anthology (Atarisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Can't compete with today's gaming beasties even at a budget price. One for old-skool Atari addicts only.

Scaler (Global Star) (Xbox (US Version))

Very generic but surprisingly fun. The addition of several different characters tips the scales significantly in its favour.