The PSP is a perfect format for arcade racing, as the races are relatively short and the screen can really handle a huge amount of colourful detail at high speed. Yet despite a huge number of launch racers, there’s nothing with the lazy enjoyment factor of an arcade go-kart game in the opening salvo of PSP titles, with WipEout, MC 3, NFSU: Rivals and Ridge Racer appealing more to the serious racer. The closest thing to the tone we’re talking about would be ATV, which brings together skid-racing and stunt-jumping in one rather likeable, mud-drenched package. Climax has certainly done a good job bringing the quad experience to the handheld too, with slick controls and a fair selection of satisfying stunts to pull off.

It’s no cut-down version of the PS2 game either (take note EA), as there are dozens of ATVs to chuck through the dirt, with a fair amount of customisation to boot. Multiplayer is also pretty addictive, as the developer has included a good range of mini-games as well as races to compete on across Wi-fi . And while the one-player game seems a little dissatisfying at first, it really opens up once you’re skilled enough to take on the waypoint-led open races through the desert, for which you can even design your own waypoints. A great conversion, and an ideal casual game for the PSP.