Mercenaries (Lucasarts) (Xbox (EU Version))

A truly amazing effort. More plot and fewer meaningless explosions would have shaken GTA's iron grip considerably.

UEFA Champions League 2004-2005 (Electronic Arts) (Xbox (EU Version))

From out of nothing the Xbox has another football title to add to its ranks. Enjoyable but not essential by any means.

Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors (Sega) (Xbox (US Version))

Plays and looks far superior to its pioneering predecessor. An absolutely stunning, deceptively deep actioner.

Project Zero 2: Crimson Butterfly Director's Cut (Tecmo) (Xbox (EU Version))

In terms of well-crafted terror Project Zero 2 is a polished horror masterpiece.

Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Sega) (Xbox (EU Version))

This bumper pack of Sega's genre-shaping platformers can't be missed. Mega indeed.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Ubisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Could have been so good, especially with such interesting source material. But instead it's just rubbish.

Oddworld Stranger's Wrath (Electronic Arts) (Xbox (EU Version))

A compelling, deeply likeable adventure; it had the potential to be so much more. Always good; only occasionally great.

NFL Street 2 (Electronic Arts) (Xbox (EU Version))

Crazy-assed fun and compelling new modes, but still not enough improvements over its predecessor.

Miami Vice (Davilex) (Xbox (EU Version))

So bad it's insulting. the developers should be dragged into the street and covered in steaming horse shit. Atrocious.

Hot Wheels Stunt Challenge (THQ) (Xbox (EU Version))

Fun, yet visually unimpressive and tediously simple. Poor multiplayer (Live would have been great) doesn't help.

Dead Or Alive Ultimate (Tecmo) (Xbox (EU Version))

A beautiful, balanced fighter, and a wealth of multiplayer options earns Dead Or Alive the ultimate respect.