Ideal for younger gamers.

A highly polished title that shows that Ubisoft's action-focused approached to the horrific can be gory fun, too.

Proves that comic book golf games can provide lighthearted simulation without sacrificing any vital gameplay technicalities. The PSP has teed off in style with this one. [JPN Import]

Rengoku's clunky control system does well to convince you you're a steel-clad cyborg, but unfortunately this rigid feel doesn't lend itself to an enjoyable game. [JPN Import]

Visually, this is right up to PS2 standards. Truly stunning to behold on the PSP's crystal clear screen. Throw in a wireless multiplayer mode and you've got an essential launch title for Sony's babystation. This is the best Ridge Racer we've seen in some time. [JPN Import]

Metal Gear's move from all-out action to turn-based strategy has been handled with style. [JPN Import]

Mixes stylish visuals and interactive sounds with the all-important addictive quality that a puzzler needs. [JPN Import]

It's certainly refreshing to have a game that's long and tough, but doesn't forget that carnage needs to be entertaining before it's inspiring.

It's certainly refreshing to have a game that's long and tough, but doesn't forget that carnage needs to be entertaining before it's inspiring.

It's certainly refreshing to have a game that's long and tough, but doesn't forget that carnage needs to be entertaining before it's inspiring.

A highly polished title that shows that Ubisoft's action-focused approached to the horrific can be gory fun, too.

A highly polished title that shows that Ubisoft's action-focused approached to the horrific can be gory fun, too.

Rebellion has taken a sci-fi world tailor-made for an FPS game and created a title that feels like it could have been made six years ago.

Rebellion has taken a sci-fi world tailor-made for an FPS game and created a title that feels like it could have been made six years ago.

A worthy addition to the franchise.

The most brutally realistic boxing game around.

The most brutally realistic boxing game around.

The most brutally realistic boxing game around.

If you want your strategy to lean toward "SimCity"-style social engineering, then look no further than Heritage of Kings.

Rebellion has taken a sci-fi world tailor-made for an FPS game and created a title that feels like it could have been made six years ago.

Rebellion has taken a sci-fi world tailor-made for an FPS game and created a title that feels like it could have been made six years ago.

An absolute orgy of burning rubber with 700 cars and 50 tracks... Next time we see GT roll up, pray for the ability to take it for an online spin, but for now, it's everything else you hoped Gran Turismo 4 would be. [JPN Import]

Project: Snowblind sn't quite as blinding as some of the Xbox's FPS offerings but this game is more than capable of keeping PS2 marksmen happy.

Unfortunately, Nanobreaker's badly-positioned save points and miserly-supplied health pick-ups made the experience more frustrating than entertaining.

A pleasant addition to this templated tale.

Confused? You will be, but in the most pleasurable way possible. [JPN Import]

Far from being the next generation of Star Fox game.

There is an awful lot of game here... Another schizophrenic winner from the Japanese masters of action/adventure.

The control system is nothing but a pain, with the analog stick used mostly for combat, and no camera control of movement. Even making Nina run is a button-mashing effort.

Very much Star Wars but this time with a lot of added depth, care, and a complete absence of laziness.

If you're gonna have odd features, make them essential... A good game, but a slightly wasted opportunity.

The locations feel more spacious than the original, too, and missions are varied so drug busts move into car chases with only the slightest hint of nausea...A limited but exciting experience.

Playing Resident Evil 4 is like reading an utterly compelling horror novel. This is the finest GameCube game for ages, and survival horror's most glorious moment so far.

There are flashes, bangs, and crashes, but after more than an hour of playing it, the only thing you're really want is to lie down about a few rounds of Majong...If called upon to describe MA2 in a single word, that word would be relentless. This game is furious, sure, but it definitely isn't fast.

The only real problem with Joe 2: It's way too similar to the previous title...Still, a terrific game. Challenging, but never to the point of frustration.

This game may be relatively simply, but it sure is varied... Comforting and predictable.

It's scary. Really, really, really scary...It features the scariest thing in the world. Eerie children singing. [JPN Import]

Faithful to the movie where it counts, but it's also fun and accessbile, even for non-RTS fans.

Very much Star Wars but this time with a lot of added depth, care, and a complete absence of laziness.

The demanding learning curve is absolutely perfect... An essential purchase for patient gamers everywhere.

The demanding learning curve is absolutely perfect...An essential purchase for patient gamers everywhere.

Overall Drill Spirits comes across as fun, if a bit samey.

The demanding learning curve is absolutely perfect...An essential purchase for patient gamers everywhere.

The demanding learning curve is absolutely perfect...An essential purchase for patient gamers everywhere.

Hardly groungbreaking, but it is a laugh. In an increasingly bleak world ("Killzone"), that's enough for us.

Hardly groungbreaking, but it is a laugh. In an increasingly bleak world ("Killzone"), that's enough for us.

Hardly groungbreaking, but it is a laugh. In an increasingly bleak world ("Killzone"), that's enough for us.

The whole affair feels like a slightly slower more elegant version of the recently released "Wario Ware."

The only real problem with Joe 2: It's way too similar to the previous title...Still, a terrific game. Challenging, but never to the point of frustration.

Has the right balance between beautifully-cinematic storytelling and thrilling gameplay.

If life simulation is your bag, Urbz DS will keep you happy enough while you're on the move.

Quite rough around the edges which suggests that it was rushed out to meet the DS launch date. Very disappointed.

We laughed, we gaped, we cried, screamed, and on a few occasions, came dangerously close to wetting ourselves.

Visually, the game is awe-inspiring.

A wild ride through some of mankind's most violent episodes holds its own against the orginal PC masterpiece.

You'll work your way through all the minigames quickly, but you'll have a smile on your face for the duration.

A wild ride through some of mankind's most violent episodes holds its own against the orginal PC masterpiece.

If you run and gun like an idiot, expect your men to follow you straight into an early grave...A thiking man's firefight.

A very run-of-the-mill platform adventure...It's all spoon-fed to you.

A wild ride through some of mankind's most violent episodes holds its own against the orginal PC masterpiece.

Not as much much fun as EA's other recent speed merchant "Burnout 3," but if getting under the hood to tinker with motors is your thing, this could be the one for you.

Not as much much fun as EA's other recent speed merchant "Burnout 3," but if getting under the hood to tinker with motors is your thing, this could be the one for you.

Simply stunning to watch.

A far more varied titles than its predecessors.

A very sweet game and, thankfully, very easy to play from the outset. While nowhere near as comprehensive as "The Sims," this is as endearing and sylish as keeping people as pets gets.

Not as much much fun as EA's other recent speed merchant "Burnout 3," but if getting under the hood to tinker with motors is your thing, this could be the one for you.

Utterly essential.

A very sweet game and, thankfully, very easy to play from the outset. While nowhere near as comprehensive as "The Sims," this is as endearing and sylish as keeping people as pets gets.

A very sweet game and, thankfully, very easy to play from the outset. While nowhere near as comprehensive as "The Sims," this is as endearing and sylish as keeping people as pets gets.

Levels can be bland at times, but there's some breathtaking aerial work to be performed...A difficult and sometimes frustrating ride; however, it is engrossing and ambitious.

It's like Wimbeldon gone weird... But if you strip it down to its essence, there's still a fast and solid tennis game underneath.

Relentless, noisy, and genuinely scary.

An immensely varied game...The only letdown is multiplayer mode which despite pretty levels and vehicles is rather middling and perfunctory.

These minigames take a step beyond previous eyetoy efforts because they use many of the gaming elements that make their original incarnations such fun to play.

About as interesting as keeping a pistol for a pet...It's a fine technical achievement, sure, but there's little game here. The graphics alone keep Killzone off the bottom.

It's involving, very, very slick, and you really do feel part of an ongoing quest. Oh yeah, and there's no hobbits either.

It's involving, very, very slick, and you really do feel part of an ongoing quest. Oh yeah, and there's no hobbits either.

It's involving, very, very slick, and you really do feel part of an ongoing quest. Oh yeah, and there's no hobbits either.

Not only a masterpiece, it's the finest game currently available for the PS2. Buy it now, but don't make any plans for a couple months at least.

Overly sophisticated elements have been held back to appeal to the younger gamer but some hugely tricky jumping puzzles are bound to cause frustration. Luckily, gameplay is varied. If you get stuck, you can hit the road, and before long you'll be faced with a different challenge.

It does get repetitive fairly quickly and once you've explored every level from pirate ship to casino, you might get a little bored.

With its improved control system and animation the FIFA series is heading the right way across the pitch in terms of fluid gameplay, but even with these improvements, it still hasn't caught its greatest rival.

With its improved control system and animation the FIFA series is heading the right way across the pitch in terms of fluid gameplay, but even with these improvements, it still hasn't caught its greatest rival.

Overly sophisticated elements have been held back to appeal to the younger gamer but some hugely tricky jumping puzzles are bound to cause frustration. Luckily, gameplay is varied. If you get stuck, you can hit the road, and before long you'll be faced with a different challenge.

With its improved control system and animation the FIFA series is heading the right way across the pitch in terms of fluid gameplay, but even with these improvements, it still hasn't caught its greatest rival.

Overly sophisticated elements have been held back to appeal to the younger gamer but some hugely tricky jumping puzzles are bound to cause frustration. Luckily, gameplay is varied. If you get stuck, you can hit the road, and before long you'll be faced with a different challenge.

With its improved control system and animation the FIFA series is heading the right way across the pitch in terms of fluid gameplay, but even with these improvements, it still hasn't caught its greatest rival.

A uniquely-styled and enchanting RPG filled with clever touches. [JPN Import]

A bit like a cross of "Parappa the Rapper" and the film "Animal House." The sleazy humor is fun for a while but gameplay can get repetitive.

Extraordinarily simple, and many might find the novelty wearing off faster than they'd like.

A bit like a cross of "Parappa the Rapper" and the film "Animal House." The sleazy humor is fun for a while but gameplay can get repetitive.

A bit like a cross of "Parappa the Rapper" and the film "Animal House." The sleazy humor is fun for a while but gameplay can get repetitive.

A short and slightly limited game....While it lasts, it's a blast.

Manages to be comprehensive, intutive, and visually very impressive all in one package.

Completely and utterly relentless...It's totally unforgiving... For devotees and masochists only.

Completely and utterly relentless...It's totally unforgiving... For devotees and masochists only.

The most epic, cinematic real-time 3D battles ever seen.

How is it possible to make a tedious game about the adventures of heroic mutants with super powers?