It does a lot of things very well and were it not for a few mistakes it would be a classic.

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.

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

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.

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 looks sweet and the gameplay is sufficiently untaxing as to be rather therapeutic.

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

Boasting value for money gameplay, a tight cohesive storyline and a gorgeously realistic setting this is a game that demands to be played.

It's a quick fix of violence wrapped up in the sort of looks that will impress your non-PS2 owning mates, and at least you can show it off when they come round. Just bear in mind that it won't beat "Tekken," "DOA2" or "Soul Calibur" for replay, and you will enjoy it.

Resident Evil fanatics will probably hate it and call it a travesty, but remove the Resident Evil tag and it's a damn good zombie shooter with a revolutionary control system.

For all it's flaws, you get a sense of achievement from this game. You do want to see what's coming next, and the exploration bits where you have to avoid a hazard by inching across a ledge or ducking under an obstacle are still absurdly enjoyable.

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?

I do think that the developers are guilty of trying to please all the people all of the time, but for all that Tomb Raider Chronicles is eminently playable.

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

Beyond an hour's playing it looks grim.

A great disappointment for PlayStation fans everywhere.

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.

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.

There's strong overtones of strategic gameplay but sadly, they're never properly realised. As Roy Walker from TV's Catchphrase might say, Away Team is good (ish), but it's not right.

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.

Fans of gun games would be far better served grabbing a copy of "House of the Dead 2" + Sega's gun.

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.

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.

Could have done without some of the extra resource and development bits that seem rather tagged on but still a hefty challenge for war gamers.

The graphics aren't quite as good (as "Rustin Parr"), it' not as scary or atmospheric, the movement is less believable, the AI is poor and the dialogue isn't up to the same standard.

It's just Duke being Duke - stupid but fun. For a while.

Some people will be happy enough with mowing down people and fans of the series may like what they get but whether it will convince the non-believers is questionable.

Light years ahead of the competition? Well, no, but the kids may enjoy this one.