Xbox 360, PS3, PC, £35-£50. Age 16+

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 is a classy first-person shooter with a tactical element. You still wander around blasting baddies but you are also in command of a two-man squad that can open doors, throw grenades or shoot specific targets. Having foiled one terrorist plot in Sin City, in this sequel you take your Rainbow Six team out of the Las Vegas casinos and into the civic buildings off the Strip. The tight gunplay is as satisfying as in the original, thanks to controls that allow you to command your squad and shoot bad guys at the same time. However, the gameplay feels like more of the same and your comrades suffer occasional glitches that leave them unable to move.

Luckily, Vegas 2 works far better online. You can play through any part of the campaign with a friend or engage in terrorist hunts and team battles with up to 15 other online players. The game rewards loyalty, and every small victory (online or offline) unlocks new weapons and equipment. Throw in a huge range of character customisation options, and you have a highly addictive game.

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