Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes (Phantagram) (Xbox (EU Version))

Not really a sequel, Heroes is still an improvement over The Crusaders. Could prove too complex for some though.

Fantastic 4 (Activision) (Xbox (EU Version))

A competent if predictably handled film-to-game conversion. It's okay, but totally lacking any flair or ambition.

MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 3 (THQ) (Xbox (EU Version))

We expected more of the same - we got it, plus loads of thrilling new tracks and the best graphics on Xbox. Stunning!

Big Mutha Truckers 2: Truck Me Harder (Empire) (Xbox (EU Version))

A notable improvement on the first game, and more realistically priced. It'll keep you trucking for a few hours or so.

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (Sierra) (Xbox (EU Version))

The fastest, most frantic superhero title of late, and one of the most fun games of Xbox. A sure-fire smash hit.

Virtual Pool: Tournament Edition (Global Star) (Xbox (EU Version))

A rough and ready pool sim that's strictly for the die-hard potter fan. And one that doesn't involve boy wizards.

Ford Mustang Racing (2K Games) (Xbox (EU Version))

A decent, well-crafted racer with an obviously limited content. Could have a cult appeal to some though.

Conspiracy: Weapons Of Mass Destruction (Oxygen Entertainment) (Xbox (EU Version))

So bad it traverses the so-bad-it's-funny part, and comes right back round to just being plain old bad again. Do not buy.

Pilot Down: Behind Enemy Lines (Oxygen Entertainment) (Xbox (EU Version))

Three years in development apparently, yet the quality was certainly rationed for this very disappointing WWII actioner.

Madagascar (Activision) (Xbox (EU Version))

A bit short, a bit easy; it's very much a kids' game, but there's still been a lot of effort put into making things fun.