If they could have added a bit more variety, in terms of plot twists and gameplay structure this could have been a real contender.

It's not a title with an immediate pull, you'll have to work at it to get something back, but it does present a breath of originality that we've been looking for some time.

Serious Sam was born into a world where "Doom" has placated the need for logical thought and lives in a world governed by the visceral.

Me, I'm gonna have another go, but I'm odd like that.

The real problem here is the shoulder-saggingly illogical puzzles. If you're a Monkey Island fan this is a bitter disappointment and if you're not you'll wonder what on earth all the fuss is about.

If you have never played a Tekken game before then prepare for perhaps the best fighting game ever, however Tekken veterans shouldn't expect too much.

Not the greatest game you'll ever play, but a good blast with plenty of atmosphere and ideas to see you through to the end.

People looking for a more realistic and rewarding football experience go for "ISS Pro Evolution." If a fast and not too taxing kickabout is what you want, well, you know the score with FIFA games by now.

Princess Amidala might by nice and decorative, but a convincing military leader she ain't.

If you're looking for no-frills old school resource management, then Red Alert 2 is what you are looking for.

Dig below the surface however and you'll find the kind of depth that'll take weeks or even months to fully explore. A shameless clone of Sony's "Gran Turismo," and a a pretty good one too.

You can't fault the simulation, but there's not enough here to recommend it to anyone who isn't a die-hard fan of old-style aerial combat.

Fifa has got all the right connections while "ISS" is much better qualified to do its job.

It's a competently put together shooter, but it doesn't really excel in any of the many pies it tries to place its fingers into.

What is lacking in over familiar gameplay is made up for with impressive visuals, a genuine atmosphere and very friendly features and controls.

If you've got a Dreamcast or N64, buy the original Wetrix - it's got more to it and the gameplay is unfettered by irritating controls.

The PS2 marketing machine has done it's job. Now Sony have to back it up with quality software, not limp, glitchy sequels like this.

The problem is that the game really needed a huge injection of adrenaline, but it would appear that all that was offered was a cup of tea and a biscuit.

There's a lot of gameplay here but most of it is either excruciatingly dull or annoyingly derivative.

A great disappointment for PlayStation fans everywhere.

Resident Evil 2 forces you into a state of emotional connection - I mean for God's sake, your characters limp and hold their ribs when they're hurt! Prick me, and do I not bleed? Kill me, do I not die?

Competently put together, with some lovely graphics at times, but totally lacking in any originality, personality or a reason to buy it.

The gaming equivalent of a vapid summer blockbuster: shallow, but fun while it lasts and a lot more enjoyable if you experience it with a friend.

This will gain friends more because of it's online compatibility than the quality of the actual game which is a very average and graphically unimpressive racer-by-numbers.

It's hard not to feel some satisfaction from decapitating an enemy with a cunningly timed swipe then watching his headless body loll for a few moments before collapsing in a heap. Or how about this - slice off a baddy's arm then pick it up and beat his mate to death with it. Blimmin' marvellous.

I'm not given to venting my spleen, but I really didn't get off on this title.

I found it a little dull, but it's not aimed at me, it's aimed at children. Who may also find it a little dull.

It's above average but definitely not the best of mutant breed.