Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem

Now is that chance to prove that all that planning and devising you've done, all that contemplating whether a circular saw or a flipper is the best weapon and whether it really is a bad idea to always go for the wheelchair motor will bear fruit.

Because one of the first tasks you are requested to do in Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem is make your own robot, choosing weight, style and attacking weapon.

If this all sounds a tad daunting, don't worry--the game comes complete with a number of ready-made robots ready to do battle.

Once you have designed and created your robot, all that is left is to cause havoc on the battlefield against other robots and as one would expect, all the games from the popular TV show are here, whether it be a battle of sheer strength in the Sumo round or mere battle of wits to the death in the Grudge Match, its all here.

Like the series, the robots at times seem impossible to control and the possibilities of throwing it into a trap of one of the house robot's can become annoying familiar. That said, however, this is a fun little title that will have you humming the theme tune, quoting the show and working out once and for all what is the best motor to have. --Stuart Miles

With op\ tions such as Grudge Match, find out if you really are the best in more robot rampage. Select the robot of your choice to go one-to-one with. It's all about skill and determination--go on, you know you can do it!

In Trials, try out different robots over a variety of events and terrain. Test your metal warrior's agility and speed in the following events: Skittles--put your control and agility to the test by seeing how many targets you can hit. Try your robot over a variety of challenging terrain. Robot Sumo--killer instinct, weight and strength are key here as you try to force a competitor robot from its position. Make sure you don't let your guard down though--the pit is waiting to swallow up the loser! Slalom--can you get your robot around the obstacle course in the fastest possible time and avoid hazards as you go? Guantlet--for the ultimate testin roboteering, run the Gauntlet as quickly as possible and avoid damage along the way.

WAR ZONE--Fight to the death in this battle of all battles. Aim to become a champion roboteer by winning as many rounds of the contest as you can. Beware though--the arena is a dangerous battle ground.