Marvel's Ghost Rider comic series has shifted more than 45 million copies to date, and this month's film release is sure to raise the profile of this high-octane action even further.

Unfortunately the console game doesn't quite come up to scratch against these two, but there's some good groundwork laid for the future. Racing on the Hellcycle is a riot, and much of the combat sections will remind you of God of War - which is no bad thing.

Overall there's still the feeling that this may have been put together a little too quickly (to no doubt meet movie release deadlines), as the storyline feels too light and isn't based on the movie, and the game itself can be finished in a matter of hours. For a couple of nights' fun, go for it. For anything more, let this ride on by...

3/5