If an upgraded hammer, that simply allows you to break bigger rocks, is reward enough to get you through another bleak winter's day, then buy this. You truly have what it takes to be a hoary-handed son of the soil.

Utterly addictive stuff... this is a Nintendo product that can be embraced by those who don't worship at the shrine of Mario.

A very polished and enjoyable product, and anyone with a passable interest in The Simpsons will appreciate the attention lavished on Hit & Run's details.

A fine addition to the series and a perfect complement to "Splinter Cell" and "Ghost Recon" in the modern tactical warfare stakes.

Like my love life, needs a little more action and a little less messing about to be truly excellent.

A real disappointment... falls a long way short of reaching the benchmark of its console predecessor.

When you throw in the graphics, the jokes and the ever-changing landscapes, you're left with something that's impossible to dislike.

Overall it seems like the production attitude was, to quote the Simon Cowell-managed Westlife, "Hey, whatever." A very poor cash-in, and one to avoid.

Proves that a good game concept can be revived in style... a true, compulsive classic.

Ultimately, it's just Risk with a bare minimum of flashy animation. Obviously it's a faster game than a board-based one to entice you into purchasing, but there are no striking new modes that utilize the console setting. A competent, convenient interpretation that doesn't do enough to banish the board game to a jumble sale.

There are so many tweaks and nuances that make an already great game damn near perfect - and each of them is worth a mention.

Something old, something borrowed (liberally, "Pro Evo" fans will scream), and, quite a lot new is the verdict on FIFA 2004.

Seat of the pants gameplay makes it a winner. Despite difficult segments, it's still rather short... but like the Two Towers it's almost as much an event as a game.

It's a strong, individual game and when the dust settles it'll undoubtedly be in with a shout for action title of the year. I just wish there was more of it.

This product is head and shoulders above "Microsoft Train Simulator" in terms of quality, usability and feature set and has significantly broader appeal than "Virtual Railroad 2."

If you’re into war games, but not usually an FPS player, you should definitely give Call of Duty a shot - you’ll be gobsmacked. If you are into FPSs and you liked Allied Assault, you’ll have exactly the same reaction.

Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.

Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.

The GBA version of The Sands of Time is much more of a straightforward action platformer... lacks any major wow factor.

The benchmark has been well and truly raised; Top Spin should be your tennis game of choice.

Limited multiplayer options, the paucity of single-player goals and the determinedly difficult nature of the game will discourage more casual gamers looking for a quick alternative sports fix.

Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.

Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.

As utterly addictive as any of the earlier titles, you'll gladly pay for the privilege of being left with red-raw thumbs and rigid, claw-like hands.

This game plods, frustrates and bores in equal measure - stick a stake in it.

Hidden & Dangerous 2's real strength lies in its multi-layered approach. With Lone Wolf and Carnage modes for action addicts, and team control for the more thoughtful player, its depth and emphasis on stealth means that it's yet another quirky classic.

There's more than enough variety in the weapons and scenarios to make sure you'll be absorbed for the full 10 or so hours it'll take you to complete.

The soothing, calming effect of casually boarding down a mountainside cannot be overstated - the stressed of this world should get this game on prescription.