An ambitious, brutal, slice of Americana with a great look, great story, and some great experiences to be had but, frustratingly, it doesn't all add up to overall greatness.

Yes, the games are huge, but they don't offer much replayability at all, much like all RPGs. Dawn of Souls deserves its 78% though, as you're definitely getting your money's worth if you've never played the early Final Fantasy games before.

While MX vs. ATV Unleashed does bear flaws that its predecessor did not, such as the long load times, superficial use of vehicles and questionable championship layout, these are outweighed by the terribly entertaining gameplay and pretty graphics that it delivers.

One of the better controlled games.

SFAC plays as solidly as ever, the same tight controls, decent mix of well balanced and nutty characters.

If you are looking for a fairly mindless shooter then Black will keep you busy until the end, even if does have a basic storyline that is best ignored, and the game doesn't take long to complete.

The unique weapons themselves are great, and ridiculously fun.

Half the time you might find yourself falling asleep at the wheel, rather than getting too excited about Outrun 2. The first time you pop it in, it looks promising, but beyond the slick veneer there isn't much more to it than those first few minutes of excitement.

It's a little on the short side, since you can endlessly retry each section until you succeed, but fun while it lasts.

A very sleek motocross racing game that combines awesome tricks system and great physics.

Just fun to play. Fans of the series will be more then satisfied and newcomers will be amazed at how addictive this game is.

But if you don’t mind your BMX mixed with a whole heap of fun (why wouldn’t you?) then you’ll love the game’s unique concept, giant courses and impressive graphics.

The voice acting seems a bit too much for the game but suits the game well and adds some character.

In terms of gameplay and balance, Battlefront II is a massive improvement over its predecessor.

The only real gripe there can be used against Sphinx is the sound, more so the lack of voice acting but you soon get over that after awhile and agonize more about the puzzles involved in the game. With Sphinx begins a new platformer legend that hopefully we will see a lot more of in future.

Evolution isn't much of an evolution from "Instincts." That being said Evolution is still a top notch title.

The idea was great. An action-packed explosive futuristic urban warfare FPS – but Eidos have not spent enough time on graphics, sound, story, handling and marketing.

If you were hooked on the original then purchasing The Stunts & Effects pack is a good buy!

It's not that interesting all the way through, but the storyline does expand and the ending is something to fight for.

One of the better horror games out there and will definitely give you a fright factor, definitely recommended for horror fans.

Voice acting is outstanding; your character is even voiced by Temuera Morrison, Jango Fett himself.

Indeed a very hard game, and is probably not recommended for a newcomer to strategy games, however the hardcore fan will love the challenge, with loads of unlockables and many hours of strenuous wars.

Almost everything in the game is related to something from one of the episodes, and in the end you get the impression that the developers have sat down and watched every episode of The Simpsons, placing small elements from each episode into the game.

This may not be the game for car fanatics. It's the game more for the Mario Kart-ers, in the sense that it's not that deep, but provides simple and mindless entertainment for the short time that you need it.

The game has a heap of different game play modes, but the game is long and gets boring. Multiplayer is where the game shines.

It's great being able to play through all three of the latest movies in one sitting, even if their storylines are a little watered down.

The game is entertaining and challenging missions, excellent writing, terrific voice acting, and the way it recaptures the feeling of one of the greatest American films of all time.

Keeping alive the 2D platform on the little handheld that could make a retro junkie like me all warm and fuzzy inside, and it's an excellent throwback to the days of the 16-bit era where robots were ass kicking machines and a wrong step would have you plunging to your death, impaled through your metal chassis on a pit of spikes.

It has the appealing cartoon cutesy humour, the controls and gameplay we all know and love, plenty of extras and a few new surprises.

Heroes V brings all Heroes fans back to their origins as the game builds on all of the series' past experiences to make a truly epic game. Days of campaigning is involved in beating Heroes V, and RTS fans will most definitely feel that their money has been well invested.

Gliding across the sea watching numerous other ships and submarines firing at each other with planes flying overhead is great, and adds to the tension and representation of World War II.

A great game but the fact that everything it delivers has been seen and done before brings it down.

It breathes new life into the puzzle genre and looks fun enough to make sure that it appeals to more then just fans of puzzle games.

The Suffering is more about exploration and action and less about surviving does a great job of providing us a horrific action game.

The wall move, Groundbreaker, Groundbreaker 2, character over styling and the wacky over the top showmanship from the characters keeps the game play fresh.

The principles of the game are very simple but the game is incredibly enjoyable for all ages.

An enjoyable game but has quite a few flaws, most of which are graphical.

The gameplay is fast and frantic as you dash between managing your casinos and outside complex, the graphics are excellent despite the fact that you may need to lower some settings for a smooth-running experience and the sound and music is perfectly suited.

It takes about 5 – 8 hours to beat Revenge mode, but Exhibition mode and King Of The Ring will keep you occupied for many more hours, not to mention the multiplayer possibilities.

A fantastic game, the more I play, and the more I like it. Sure there is no real single player, but the online game makes up for it.

A rather slow game, which gets incredibly fast with bad camera angles at unexpected times.

Its excellent replay value due to its multiplayer capabilities will place it on the most wanted list for many gamers.

Some parts of the game have you on the edge of your seat with your heart racing as you can really feel for Vattic when attempting to be stealthy and sneak through an area.

The game has a good balance of action and puzzle solving which should keep you playing through right to the end.

An ambitious, brutal, slice of Americana with a great look, great story, and some great experiences to be had but, frustratingly, it doesn't all add up to overall greatness.

While not the most difficult or longest FPS game on the Xbox, or PS2 it is a competent shooter, and is worth checking out.

A great, if underrated game that will no doubt become a respectable franchise in its own right.

It's not for people who want a graphical showcase and to be at the forefront of gaming technology. It's for those who want to be completely absorbed in the experience of a masterfully crafted game environment.

Unless you've never played the first Wario Ware or are going to take full advantage of the multiplayer aspects, there isn't really too much new for you here.

While the melee fighting is undoubtedly excellent the magic element is the combat's greatest strength.

If you have never played a Lemmings game before then I recommend picking this title up. Fans of the series will be disappointed in the lack of new levels and the level editor leaves much to be desired.

An extremely violent game, but its strength comes from the strong mix of atmosphere, stealth and gameplay.

The worst in the series, but is by no means a bad game...The most disappointing thing about the game, though is that it only borders on being scary, and this has always been one of the biggest elements in the Silent Hill series.

The game play could be overhauled further as it's slow, controls could be more responsive, ball physics still can do with some working.

This is a solid, deep and involving game that still managed to drag me away from important work for a few hours even though I'd played it all before.

Stubbs is a fun title but unfortunately is a bit too short.

It's not quite the free-range RPG that we've been hoping for where we can prance along the fields on horses playing as Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli permanently, but its close enough to make for a great game.

A solid game even considering the few problems I mentioned previously and is a cut above most of the RTS titles available.

If you’re a keen gamer and not a big fan of the strategy simulation games, stay clear of Evil Genius as it won’t bring you any satisfaction as opposed to a leading FPS game out on PC these days.

The presentation is simple and minimalist, so while it won’t blow you away, it allows you to focus entirely on the intense multiplayer action.

The idea of playing as both Kain and Raziel is great and their intertwining journeys bring the game to a spectacular close.

A perfect length for a game of this quality.

One of the best Star Wars games out there and also, in the process, proves to be one of the best GameCube games out there.

This is nothing on the beautiful little gem I [didn't] played four years ago.

Sin Episodes: Emergence is bland and repetitive yet frequently funny and sometimes entertaining game. The game remains start to finish a very standard first-person shooter albeit one with ragdoll physics and shiny explosions.

It provides a good solid story, heaps of weapons to choose from and a good challenge.

This game works well on the Xbox due to the simplified controls and is a major improvement on the past 2 console versions.

While there are certainly flaws in the single player and multiplayer, the gameplay, fantastic visuals and engaging storyline make it a worthy.

The vast environments coupled with simplistic objectives offer a refreshing approach to the genre, allowing you to progress as you please, destroying anything in your path and using either your robotic or vehicle form to traverse land.

Fans of turn based strategy games will enjoy this title though, if you aren't a fan then I suggest avoiding this title.

While the melee fighting is undoubtedly excellent the magic element is the combats greatest strength.

Brings a unique blend of innovative - if slightly mediocre at times - stealth adventuring with exciting gladiatorial battles that utilise one of the most enjoyable fighting systems yet.

Also the fact you can buy one copy of the game to play multiplayer will help to make this game popular.

There isn’t much to this game at all. Just grab a weapon and shoot stuff endlessly.

Once you get into the games antics you'll see that there's actually a solid foundation built for a good quality adventure game, with a nice famous cartoon character under your control.

Fortunately for XIII, it doesn’t fail at all and it creates a very compelling game by adding new elements like cel-based shading and an off-beat soundtrack.

Fans of the Need for Speed Underground series will feel right at home with Rivals.

The movement system of the game is extremely commendable although I can imagine some people finding it terribly annoying.

A breath of fresh air amongst other games lacking in uniqueness and creativity.

A messy port of the year-old Xbox version, bearing disappointing graphics and sound.

The game play could be overhauled further as it's slow, controls could be more responsive, ball physics still can do with some working.

The game’s presentation is quite average and what many would call the meat of the game, the racing, falls far below any of the realistic racing you’ll find out there today.

The controls do take a little to get used to but once you have mastered the controls then you are in for a treat.

Though there are obvious faults, but Red Dead Revolver does allow you to be a tobacco chewin’, foul mouthed gunslinger cowboy in the wild wild west.

Atelier Iris Eternal Mana may not be as polished as other similar titles but does provide a fun and addictive RPG that should appease old school RPG gamers.

While Law & Order 2: Double or Nothing captures the mood and feel of the television show almost flawlessly, deep down it comes off as a slow-paced and bland adventure; it lacks excitement, action and animation.

The 3D realm hasn't been kind to Castlevania graphically. A lot of gamers will be turned off by the slow start to the game.

It might be a good present for a lonely mate though, but that's about it.

The game’s graphics are far from amazing – facial detail aside, of course – but overall Kessen III is an innovative and highly-enjoyable title, delivering a fresh and even blend of action and strategy with menus and statistic systems that are easy to learn and to get into and far from convoluted.

The majority of the games has plenty of replay value and will keep most people playing for ages.

Although 1080 Avalanche is a solid snowboarding game that will give you a few hours of pleasure, it has nothing on the "SSX" series.

Just a fun game which you don't need to have really any American Football knowledge to play.

GameBiz is confident to suggest this title as a purchase for any gamer aged between the ages of eight and twelve.

The lack luster textures and collision detection let the game down, it made the otherwise enjoyable gameplay frustrating.

Unfortunately, battling takes up most of the Story mode unlike the Game Boy outings which had a lot of side-missions for you to do rather than continually battling other trainers.

On a side note my wife played through XIII and enjoyed the title immensly, she found XIII playable, challenging and rewarding.

The game can be finished on easy overnight with just 12 missions to play, but there are a lot of reasons to go back and play each of the levels, especially with the medal system.

The Challenge mode may only hold your interest for a little while, but the one hundred migraine-inducing puzzles will definitely make you come back to the game.