Where has all the publicised “groundbreaking” technology gone – into the hills for safety? For all the size there is really only one route through each mission, as each goal offers the only save checkpoint; and these (as you soon learn) are too far apart.

The playability is higher than the disappointing last installment of Wipeout, thanks to the sheer speed, though there’s nothing really new here. Using different rules for races in career mode adds an extra dimension to the gameplay, yet the whole experience suffers from murky environment syndrome.

It's pretty much as we had expected: another generic film license that was probably built to a set timescale and with a limited scope.

It is the very definition of average. There are some nice ideas lurking within and if they had been implemented better then the title could have been far more enjoyable.

Considering the series' rich history, no gamer should be forced to have such mediocrity tarnishing their childhood memories.

It tries to cover all the bases and provide street, simulation and racing experiences and consequently does not master any of these disciplines.

Juiced 2 is hampered by the lack of tracks, unrealistic tuning and some bizarre design choices.

They've managed to dilute the entire essence of the extreme sports genre into a cheap, unsubtle and far too easy story-based adventure.

It felt mean spirited, harsh and unbalanced.

An oddity, and one cannot entirely dismiss murmurings of a rush job from its topsy-turvy execution - perhaps acknowledged through the slightly reduced retail price. This is not the definitive pirate RPG that many had hoped for, but beneath the problems a game exists with an enjoyable undercurrent; just reaching it is the challenge.

A nice concept with just one too many issues to make it worthwhile.

The Stunt mode is actually criminally under-exploited with only a handful of courses to try, but with every level of the story mode featuring a grading system as well, one can easily turn familiar areas of the city into practiced and perfected courses - not too unlike the real thing then.

Way of the Samurai 3 is another instalment in a gaming oddity and one that is hard to recommend on the basis of game play. If you are searching for something off the beaten path or seeking your own Kurosawa adventure than it may hold some value.

The most average flight 'em up we've ever played.

We’re saddened to break the news to all those fans of Sydney Bristow that, taken purely on its gaming merits, Alias is stunningly average at best. At times it does manage to break above tedium with some interesting gadgets.

At medium difficulty, it takes five hours or less to blow through, and considering its other missteps, that's just not enough to recommend Starfox: Assault for purchase.

A well-made little game. It has good handling and controls and is nice to look at, and has little to berate besides the fact that, for all its sparkliness, it's ever so bland.

Sure, it may look and sound decent, but only the most hardened of masochists will ever see the later stages, let alone complete them.

Both a surprise and a disappointment. It is nice to see a Simpsons game that is finally worth playing - unfortunately, it is only worth playing for a few hours because anything after that sends the player tailspinning into a cul-de-sac of repetition.

It's sad to say that, while King of Fighters: Neowave has plenty of good ideas, it can't stop the game from feeling extremely dated.

There are also issues with the questionable collision detection, which often results in your character slamming into a nearby pole that you had apparently avoided.

Overall, Tower of Guns starts out showing some strong promise that it could be an excellent little blaster. However, the more time you spend with it the more the lack of depth and variety begins to become a problem.

Those expecting something off the 'top shelf' of classic game experiences need not apply. Unfortunately.

Hysteria Hospital is a game with a good idea, but one that is poorly executed.

If you really must have a Taito classic on your DS then go for New Zealand Story Revolution instead.

Unfortunately the gameplay is as uninspiring as the graphics.

When it works, Spider-Man 3 is an enjoyable return to New York, and it quite often does work. However the myriad problems soon build up and cause frustration, leaving a distinctly average taste in our mouths.

Dynasty Warriors 6 is best summed up as a mild distraction.