Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 (Xbox) - Xbox

The levels that you can ride in either Session or Free Ride depend on what you've unlocked in Road Trip. To get to the next destination, you'll need to complete a set of four challenges not once, but three times (in rookie, semi-pro and pro). That can be a daunting challenge, especially for beginners, and for more experienced players it can get a little tedious as you search for the final trick that will push you to the next level. That said, after building up the calluses on our left thumb, we found a satisfying BMX groove and zoomed along on our road trip.

The game also includes several multiplayer options, including HORSE, Tag, Halfpipe Hell, Graffiti War and Push, where you try to out-trick your opponent and make his side of the screen smaller by increasing your side of the screen. Graphically, the game detail is pretty awesome--from the bikes and riders to the glitzy lights of the Las Vegas background. Our one major technical beef came from not being able to utilise our own soundtracks, but the game is populated with some fine tunes, ranging from LL Cool J to Iggy Pop. --Agen Schmitz