148Apps' Scores

  • Games
For 3,318 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 44% higher than the average critic
  • 37% same as the average critic
  • 19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score:
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Critic Score 30
Score distribution:
3,318 game reviews
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Overall I found myself enjoying the unique fun that this game provides, regardless of the far fetched storyline and re-use of the app store cliché, Zombies.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Conceptually, Burn the Rope sounds fairly fun, but it does get fairly tedious as the game goes on.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Floop is clearly simple fun but that's just what makes it addictive. It'd be nice to see more levels added at a later date but other than that, it's cheap and cheerful.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    If you are a fan of gravity based puzzle titles, you'll certainly get a kick out of Blind World.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    If anything, Corporate Fury is definitely one of the more well thought-out games in the App Store.
    • Metascore: 63
    • Critic Score 80
    Tiki Towers 2 is the full package for the physics puzzle fan. It's charming to look at and offers an enjoyable challenge while mixing it up every now and then to ensure that the game always feels fresh. Sure it might be liberally borrowing some World of Goo elements but it's borrowing from one of the greats which is no bad thing at all.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    On a device where solid gameplay is king and dialog is an afterthought, it is refreshing to see something that epitomizes the full package.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    A great, yet flawed, addition to the farming style games available on the market. If you find that games such as Farmville, Animal Crossing, and Harvest Moon are your cup of tea, then Astro Ranch is a definite purchase.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    There are some things that I would like to see added on in the future, such as multiplayer and more bonuses, but the game is quite good as-is.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Minotaur Rescue is a solid little inertial shooter with plenty of TLC behind it. It can be quite chaotic, but the simple controls and offbeat elements in play make it fun and memorable, and the universal app support with expanded single-device multiplayer options is definitely a plus for iPad owners.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    Grimm is about as pretty as a platformer can get, but it's lacking a bit in the excitement department.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Don't look to Hamlet to fulfill your needs for an educational game. This just isn't the game you're looking for. But, for those of us always jonesing for a new point-and-click adventure, Hamlet fits the bill nicely.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Monster Dash is not the pinnacle of the endless platformer genre, but its action-based take does enough right to be an entertaining game, and a worthy purchase for those looking for more endless platformers for their iOS device.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    The gameplay is addicting and even with a clear end to the game, it'll take you some hours to finish. Everything is well-balanced, and the evolution of the game as you progress just makes it better.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Baseball Superstars 2011 is still far from being a perfect game, and the changes in this year's version are really only minor tweaks to the overall formula. But the minor tweaks add up to make this a better game, in some ways, even if the pitching is still far from perfect.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    This is one game where it pays to play first.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    If you love strategy games, you'll love it. But the drawbacks-sometimes wonky controls, thin multiplayer offerings, and no autosave-can get annoying.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    For $2.99 this is a very fun, well-developed game worthy of your time. Don't make me send my army of balloons after you if you don't give it a shot.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    If you're looking for a deep, intelligent hunting sim, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter is ideal. The added bonus of hunting dinosaurs rather than conventional animals just makes it all the more intriguing a proposition.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Clumsy Bob is as fun as he is adorable.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    If I had to sum up the game, I'd class it as a good fun-filled time passer, my only little caveat being that because of the true repetitive nature of the puzzles within Cogs, the game didn't seem to have as much replay value as I probably was expecting from it, or would have liked it to of had.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    It's a game of logic and strategy, experimentation and folding. If you like puzzles at all, you owe it to yourself to grab this little beauty.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    While I don't see Crap of Defense winning many game of the year awards, I do think that it is a top notch time waster with a style of its own.
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 80
    Cut the Rope is ingenious, following a similar formula to Angry Birds – charming graphics, simple gameplay that gets complexity steadily layered on top of it in a way that feels natural, almost without even feeling like it's getting more difficult.
    • Metascore: 63
    • Critic Score 80
    If you like Canabalt style games and are looking for a twist on the genre, you'll enjoy Dead Runner. It's fast paced, looks nice, and has that great OpenFeint leaderboard that I know you want to crack.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Dizzypad lives up to Nimblebit's previous strong track record, delivering a fun, well-rounded, casual and visually good-looking gaming experience which is both addictive and at the same time, a joy to play.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    There is absolutely no point to Doodle God, other than "gotta catch 'em all!" But, in some weird way…it's addictive. Insanely so.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    The game is never-ending really. You just keep going, trying to last as long as possible while taking on new monsters.
    • Metascore: 65
    • Critic Score 80
    If you like old school RPG's and don't need flashy 3D effects or mind-numbing puzzles, Inotia 3 is just the game for you. It won't challenge you too much, but you'll be entertained by Inotia 3 far longer than the vast majority of the other games on the platform.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    There's enough new here to make it seem fresh, and those elements that are repetitive are so well executed it's hard to complain about them.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    A great, simple baseball game that is only hindered by my previous addiction to Homerun Battle 3D. I love the simplicity of the game itself and find myself playing the game at times when I'm definitely not supposed to (like in the bathroom), but with a better batting system, smoother graphics and fonts, and a simplified upgrade system, this one would be a true, must have game.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    One of the App Store's lesser-known treasures.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    The resulting game is a smart, well thought out platformer that will challenge even the most experienced gamers.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    A successful, improved prequel to the original. Its game play, saturated with intense action, colorful graphics and humor, is fun and satisfying.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Battle Blasters is a very consistent effort that looks and plays equally well. While pretty satisfying when played for short bursts, those looking to master the game will be rewarded by the game's subtle nuances.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    While Bit Pilot, at face value, may not seem to have much to offer, the exact opposite is true; it's a deceptively-intense game with a lot of personality, fluid controls and a thought-provoking soundtrack.
    • Metascore: 65
    • Critic Score 80
    As questionable as things may seem though, Caligo Chaser's individual parts come together to form a great whole.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    An extremely well put together, although short experience. The controls are on the cusp of being perfect for the genre, the graphics and sound are top notch, and the online gameplay is definitely a glimpse into what iPhone FPS multiplayer will be like.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    A simple game. It's run-and-jump, over and over again; the only semblance of "depth" comes with the online leaderboards.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    Mirror's Edge may be short, and not fully rid of the horrid combat that has brought its other incarnations down, but it still is a fantastic agile urban platformer that shines more than it ever did on the consoles.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Sit back and unleash tough justice on illegal racing with supercars turned police cars; Hot Pursuit is engaging until the end.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    If physics puzzles are your thing, don't hesitate to pick the game up, just be sure to send the guys over at vol-2 an email explaining your need for more levels.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    More than many other iPad games, Ozone HD strives to create a truly immersive user experience, with a mechanic that is at once familiar yet original. The result is definitely something other game developers should take note of, and other iPad owners should play.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    The graphics are excellent and the sound effects are good, too.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    League of Evil is a supernova – shining brightly for a brief moment before it fades away.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    It's charming throughout and very easy to get into, while not sacrificing depth too much. Here's hoping for an update or two offering Game Center support, new items and other delights.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    A sound game indeed. While it is a little easy for Bust-A-Move veterans thanks to the huge arrow directing your aim, it still provides you with just what you want and the addition of boss battles and the Jump Shot ability is bound to enthral fans.
    • Metascore: 62
    • Critic Score 80
    Shinobi III is a very fun action game that holds up well to this day, and while the controls are an occasional nuisance, they do not detract enough to take away from the game's action fun.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Frogatto is a platformer with an old-school style, a lovable character, and some great level designs.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    For those of you that fit this category, first I hate you, and second you will find an immersive and complete game that did wonders on its console debut and is meeting with pleasant reactions in its iDevice debut as well.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    While the graphics and lighting are top notch, the rest of the game is a fairly generic dual-stick shooter – not that that's a bad thing.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Fans of the Flash game and of endless platformers looking for a new fix will likely find some satisfaction from this game and its unique mechanics, although it eventually loses its amusement factor from its concept alone and frustration with the necessary leaps of faith will soon set in.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Once you grasp the rules and nuances of Wizard Hex, it's a fun, intriguingly deep strategy game with much potential.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    The charm of Grim Joggers comes with its retro interface. The little joggers all graphically look like they are somewhere between the NES and the SNES, and the sound effects and upbeat theme music really set the mood well.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    If you're looking for another good high score obtainer for your game arsenal, Zombie Highway is a good choice. With a good mix of action and skill, it's easy to come back to this one if you need a quick challenge.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Is it a perfect game? No. Is it a heck of a lot of fun? Yeah. It's certainly one of the better zombie games in the App Store, and a more enjoyable zombie shooter than any of Capcom's attempts to port RE to the device.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    While it does offer more than any other game in the genre, it doesn't do anything that is so special that you will change your opinion.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    For being a sequel, Zenonia 2 doesn't bring a ton of new stuff to the table. Still, that's OK…because it just builds on something that was great to begin with and adds tons to it.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    It's challenging, requires a surprising amount of thought, and most importantly, is fast. Pick it up for some great action, just don't go in thinking that you are playing the next Final Fantasy.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    In the end, FIFA 11 will probably hold your attention longer than most other iOS sports sims, but it won't keep you playing season after season. The game itself, for what it is, isn't bad but the virtual joystick does become grating after long plays.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Despite its lack of modern bells and whistles, it's is a solid port of a piece of history, and it exemplifies what RPGs used to be.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Before you decide on purchasing the fairly pricy game though, just know that there are very few graphics in Football Manager 2011. You aren't really playing soccer, you're just managing your team.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    It's an enjoyable, addictive and quirky experience which, in my opinion, lives up to the initial pre-release hype.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Fragger is a solid, well-developed, addictive pick-up-and-play title that should appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    The game is simple and addictive. It's the kind of basic mechanic anyone can pick up and enjoy in seconds, and keep playing for hours, especially in Zen mode, where the quest for high scores can keep you playing for long periods of time.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    The only real limitation behind Garage Inc is that it's a little short.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    But the challenge and relative complexity of Gravity Hook HD are part of the package – this is a game that is unashamed to be unforgiving, and if you can appreciate that, you will likely appreciate Gravity Hook HD to be more than just the typical pick up and play game, but what makes it unique keeps it from being truly great.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    The graphics are stunning, the concept is fresh, and the controls are tried and true.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Like you would expect from Com2uS, Heavy Gunner 3D is a quality game with surprising depth.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Much like its predecessor Carnivores: Ice Age is all about being different and being intelligent in its portrayal of the genre. If you weren't taken by Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter this isn't for you. If you were though, this is a worthy addition to the collection.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Shining Force is an underappreciated classic, and while its age sometimes shows, it is a good port by Sega to iOS, and a great representation of a strategy RPG worth checking out to this day, at a fair price.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Sir Lovalot is far from a complicated game, but that is its charm. It's purely a game that you jump (pun intended) into for 5-10 minutes just to see if you can boost your high score a tad further. It's cheap, it's cheerful, it's worth a play.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    In its own world, So Long Oregon is a perfect game that is able to entertain anyone who can hack it. Is it worth the $1.99 asking price? Ehh, that's hard to answer.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Soccer Superstars is well developed, fun and challenging. The amount of control the developers at Gamevil give players over pretty much every aspect of the game, combined with the fun, arcade-style game play give it great replay value.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    While I do wish the game was more difficult, it's just too fun to put down, which can only mean good things.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    Buddy Rush is a surprisingly well crafted cross platform Facebook app for the iPhone and iPad. It's bright graphics, excellent sound, good sense of humor, and vast re-playability will keep fans of the genre happy for some time.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    While I certainly enjoyed playing all 15 levels of The Hero, I didn't finish the game with the excitement that I wanted to. Unfortunately, this was a case there the trailer was so good that it actually took away from the overall experience.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    What you would expect from God of War clone on the iPhone. It's really pretty but is fairly soulless and leaves a bit to be desired.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    My only real complaint with the game (the gameplay itself could be criticized, but it does have charm) is that it takes an incredible amount of time to really get started.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    A satisfying game. There's nothing earth-shatteringly new about it, but it's a solid, light-hearted physics puzzler that should elicit a grin from your destructive side. If dynamite and strategy sound like a good combination to you, IUGO's latest offering should suit your tastes.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    As a bare-bones example of what a game should be, The Impossible Game is a clear winner.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Going against the notion that it was impossible, NaturalMotion games has accomplished the feat of shrinking Jenga to fit into your pocket. Everything that you could ever want is there, showing that just about anything is possible on iOS.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    If you are a fan of high-energy, chaotic action games, Knight's Rush will certainly tickle your funny bone. With its three game modes, it'll keep you hacking away at baddies for a good long while.
    • Metascore: 65
    • Critic Score 80
    It's a fun Apple Gamecenter-compatible game that trades in tower defense conventions for something more suited to the game's chosen theme. Real care and love for the LOTR franchise can be seen throughout the app, and that translates into a fun experience overall.
    • Metascore: 64
    • Critic Score 80
    Definitely one of the most difficult tower defense games out there. Beating the first level in itself is a chore, even on easy mode. With a few levels at your disposal and 3 difficulty levels to play through, you should have more than enough game to play, as long as you don't delete it out of frustration.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    It has an overall polish that you can't find in many games on the App Store, especially in the monster truck racing department. Unfortunately, with the lack of any kind of upgrade element, the game won't hold the interest of many hard core racing fans, but with an abundance of casual gamers out there, this one may be a winner anyway.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    If you like movies, this really is an unmissable purchase. I haven't had this much fun with a trivia game for a long time. The cutesy cats only help matters.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    I have a hard time believing that NBA Hotshot will be anyones favorite app of all time, but for a short diversion from a persons commute or excruciatingly boring office meeting, this one may do the trick.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Give it a whirl. Physics puzzlers have been done plenty of times before but Save Toshi brings something new to proceedings and it's great fun for it.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    Volcano Escape often runs into trouble when you want to mix shooting, jumping and firing.
    • Metascore: 62
    • Critic Score 80
    If you're even the slightest of fans of poker games, you really should give Poker with Bob a whirl. It'll certainly be remaining on my iPhone for a while to come as it's so convenient to drop in to play a few hands whenever you've got a spare five minutes.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Cows vs. Aliens does exactly what a casual iPhone game does best. It's very simple to get into but it'll keep you playing for longer than you'd expect of such a basic idea.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    The game is both immersive and addicting, involving you as the player and requiring you to keep an eye on a virtual land, it's efficiency and survival. With great in-game graphics and audio, The Settlers is highly recommended for people who digg the likes of Command and Conquer, Age of Empires, or RTS genre.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Being an avid fan of geoDefense and Spirit's visual style resembling parts of that, the game just seemed to click with me. Controls were both fluid and responsive.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    An inspiring title that through artistic flair, innovative wind physics and particle effects creates an intricate world that is a pleasure to visit every time.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    At the end of the day, most fans of space combat games won't find too much wrong with Star Battalion. In typical Gameloft fashion, the game is smooth, looks nice, and has a half descent story (even though it is a total knock off). The controls will drive you nuts at times, but for most, the good will outweigh the bad.
    • Metascore: 64
    • Critic Score 80
    For as much as I complain, I'll still play it all the way through a few times to get all the achievements, but I'll whine and kick like a baby the whole time.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    StarDunk is a very nice looking game that is quite amazing due to its multiplayer capabilities.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Bugs Wars is one of those delightful games that you can drop into and everything just clicks immediately.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    A worthy buy if you love the genre or are a fan of Trenches… just be ready for some frustration.
    • Metascore: 61
    • Critic Score 80
    Be sure to watch their promo videos for the game if you are on the fence. If they don't get you to buy the game, nothing will.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Stoneship makes a wonderfully light distraction. It's the kind of game you plan to play for five minutes then realise an hour has passed already.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Within superb in-game graphics, and an upbeat infamous sega-esque soundtrack to boot, Super Monkey Ball 2 is just one of those games you can pick up and play. I highly recommend it!
    • Metascore: 63
    • Critic Score 80
    Overall Super Turbo Action Pig is a well-developed, solid, pick-up-and-play experience, worth its "salt" (sorry, I couldn't resist). Its quality animations, graphics and sound are enticing, but the monotony of its current game play can overshadow its overall appeal.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Something about Sword of Fargoal makes it addicting; the game hearkens back to a day when games had to be truly fun instead of relying on fancy graphics to be taken seriously.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    If you are a fan of rhythm games and find yourself liking scary looking fur-balls, then Thumpies is the game for you.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    TipTop's plot is linear…a bunch of stupid, well-meaning heroes are on a quest to save the world. But the game itself is incredibly fun to play. The controls are good, the tempo is quick, the artwork is fantastic, and the sense of humor present in the plot just makes it even more fun.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Splinter Cell Conviction may not live up to what its name might cause you to expect at times, but judged on its own, this is a solid action game with light stealth elements and fantastic graphics.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    If funny Japanese things don't interest you, then DO NOT buy this one… you'll like it about as much as a scorpion bite. But, if the insanity of the land of the rising sun is your thing, then get it now.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Puckerz! is one of those games that's truthfully somewhat shallow, but despite this, it's easy-to-play nature gives it an addictive quality.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    A simple little game, a great little co-opting of two classic game concepts mashed up into one. It's the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of games.
    • Metascore: 64
    • Critic Score 80
    The level of control I have over my racer provides a certain degree of addictive game play and keeps me wanting to play more.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Touch Pets: Dogs is hands-down the best pet sim the App Store has yet seen, and it adds one more quality title to ngmoco's impressive catalog. Whether or not you're willing to invest the time and money in a virtual pet is another matter entirely.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    The Voxel Agents have put together a highly polished app that looks good and controls perfectly. The only thing currently holding it back is a slight lack of depth, which can feasibly be addressed via the intended updates.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    If you are looking for a new line-drawing game to conquer, or just like to rack up high scores (although there is no global leader board, just Facebook Connect… sad), Train Conductor 2 will keep you entertained for some time.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    An impressive first offering from its designer, with a neat new spin on the puzzle app. Puzzle fans should definitely check it out.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Even with the graphics as bad as they were, the gameplay is such that the package is a must play experience.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Trenches is an excellent RTS (real-time strategy) game with no direct goals to urge you onward. If that sounds fine to you, go ahead-give it a try.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Tumbledrop just oozes cuteness. Thankfully, there's a substantial, challenging physics puzzle underneath that sugar-sweet skin.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Overall, Tunnel Shoot is a fun, simple game. It's a great casual shooter that's easy to figure out, but very difficult to master.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    As much as I enjoyed playing UFO On Tape, I couldn't help but feel that there just wasn't enough.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    While Urban Ninja may be a bit stiff at times with the control of the eponymous ninja, it can't detract from the great concept and the way the game splendidly explores its puzzle platforming for all its worth.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Cross Fingers is a very serene and intelligent game, and feels like something you can only experience on the iPhone. It's a great puzzler, as well as a nice demonstration of what some multi-touch can offer.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    In all, what Cubed Rally Racer lacks in modern visual style, etc., it more than makes up for with quality, challenging, varied gameplay and quality retro elements nostalgic gamers will love.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    Without trying to sound too positive about the game, I am thrilled that someone is finally trying to break the dual stick genre out of its little box.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Control is spot-on, with a simple tap of the right or left thumb activating the game's flippers.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 80
    Overall there's a lot of game here. Well made for those that like to sit down and play for hours or just play in quick bursts. If you enjoy strategy games, you'll enjoy Plants vs. Zombies.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    At only 99c, it'd be silly not to buy RoboSockets. It offers a great new take on a tried and tested format. All I'd like to see added to it would be an Endless mode which would add some longevity to the title but a Time Attack mode goes some way to solving this.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    It's meant to be a fun little game, great for kids and for those wanting to relive growing up in the 90′s for a little bit.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Predators is a little rough around the edges, but overall, it is a good game that makes great use of its license, and it being a universal app as well should be the start of a trend that other developers and publishers pick up on.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    If you're willing to tough it out, though, and if you want a deeper, more satisfying gaming experience than the next Doodle app, then you should play Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. It just might make a gamer out of you.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Ridiculously good fun.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Even though it is far from the game-changer that its exemplary predecessor was, the core mechanics are as entertaining as they have ever been, cementing it as a solid successor to the Puzzle Quest throne.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    It's certainly not the best RPG in the App Store (probably not even in the top 10), and It may just be a 75 page book wrapped up in 900 pages of fluff, but as far as mobile RPG's go, it gets the job done.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    R-Type is still an insanely difficult shmup that is best consumed by those well-versed in the genre or looking to experience a classic entry in it, but those looking to experience this monument to old-school gaming will find a fantastic port awaits them.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    A great way for people that may have missed the original game to check it out now, but veterans may be disappointed at how easy it has become.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Robokill provides an enjoyable experience if played in small doses.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Overall, RollOut is a sadistic take on puzzle platforming. Fifty levels, trophy support, and simple game play make this worthy of being on that iPhone. Just don't be surprised when your broken blood vessels kick in at the higher levels.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Flaws aside, Hit N' Run is a unique, well-developed endurance racer with superb graphics, animations and sound.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    Aside from all the flower talk, BIG BAD Flower is an excellent game that thrives off its sense of style.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    If you can get past the warm-and-fuzzies, I think you'll find Floe to be a pretty solid puzzle game. The accelerometer based control system makes it a no-go on most morning commutes, but Floe would work fairly well in the comfy confines of your favorite couch.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    A great title to play if you're a fan of Lunar Landing style games. It offers a perfectly pitched difficulty curve and its developers haven't forgotten to consider presentational aspects, as demonstrated by the sterling comic book and soundtrack.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    This physics puzzler is great to look at, and fun to play, if not a bit challenging. But, it wouldn't be much of a puzzler if it didn't puzzle you, I suppose.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    A great concept and a great twist on the bullet hell formula. At its low price, it really is worth a shot and you'll no doubt find yourself impressed by the graphical style.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Quite fun at times, but its controls can make the game more frustrating than it ought to be. Still, if you love retro-inspired games, and especially the Llamatron and Robotron games, or just want something a little different from the typical arena shooter, Minotron: 2112 is a solid purchase – and at worst, it's interesting reading material.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    While Collision Effect is fun and engaging in Action mode, its Puzzle sibling feels somewhat incomplete, as if it were thrown in as an afterthought to add depth to the game.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    It is brilliant and beautiful, but the control issues put a real damper on my enjoyment of the game.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    While it's got some room for improvement, it has a lot of good things going for it, has plenty of value and challenge in its 65 levels for $1.99 and is a concept that I hope gets explored even more in future updates and future games.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Excluding the weak mini games, Tapper World Tour is pretty good fun. It's not long before it's quite tough, but it is fairly addictive.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Delivers a fun, challenging experience for anyone with an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. While the game can be played for free online via a flash version, the added tilt controls and portability of the iOS version makes it worth the buck it costs to own.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    A great experience for fans of the movies, but there isn't much to go back to after the story ends. If you're a fan of point-and-click style games, and if you even remotely enjoy Back to the Future, then this game is great purchase.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Hot Springs Story isn't quite as gripping as Game Dev Story. Its subject matter being not quite as clearly enjoyable as the earlier game, plus it's really quite a serious sim, with no sign of the humor of Game Dev Story. However, in turn it's a deeper experience with more to it. This ensures that Hot Springs Story is still a great game to play, just not quite as wondrous as its predecessor.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Bird Zapper manages to be fun in a way that many similar games aren't, and I think that speaks to the attention to detail present here. Bird Zapper feels slick, and it's truly fun to play-even if it isn't the most original game in the App Store, Bird Zapper excels where it counts.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Operation Wow offers a great homage to arcade classic Operation Wolf.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Angry Birds Rio HD may not be all that innovative, but it's still Angry Birds. It's still remarkably fun and addictive. If you've played a ton of the original and Seasons versions and need more, then definitely give this one a whirl.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    These are the kinds of titles that can set the platform apart as one of the truly unique experiences in gaming. It is definitely well worth a look, especially when you consider that the base game is actually free.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    If you are eager to take on new challenges with your favorite birds, then dropping $0.99 on Angry Birds Rio is a no-brainer. For those who have Angry Birds fatigue and have had their fill, there is nothing dramatically new to pull you in.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Admittedly, it might feel a little bare, but Lane Splitter is a very fun, arcade-style iOS title. Definitely worth a buck.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    With very rich, vibrant colors and some solid match 3 game play, Piyo Blocks 2 is a great game for anyone looking for a challenge.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    It is very old school in its approach and doesn't ease you in gently. With 30 hours of gameplay on offer though, RPG fans would be mad to overlook it however. It's a tremendous piece of gaming history and still holds up well to this day.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    You'll have your fun with it, but not too much until you pay.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Easily one of the better-designed platformers I've played on iPhone. And considering it's only a dollar, it's hard not to be impressed.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    While Pac'n-Jump is hardly the most original game on the App Store, it certainly adapts from its inspirations well and offers plenty of fan service along the way. Fans of the endless ascension platformer genre could do far worse.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    A great little retro arcade game – and I mean arcade in the truest sense. This feels like something that could have been made in the 1980′s and just recently unearthed. This is 'retraux' in incredibly fine form, and well worth checking out for fans of arcade games and fans of retro-styled games.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Air Penguin is the perfect example of a quality casual game. It's simple yet gives you reason to keep playing. Plus it's fun to drop into for five minutes at a time or for much longer too.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Simply put, You Don't Know Jack is the kind of experience that not only stretches the mind with challenge, but inversely massages it with humor to ease the blow of defeat.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    There's certainly enough to enjoy here and with the promise of a level editor in a future update, there's a very good reason to keep Woozzle on your iOS device for a while to come.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    It is an addictive, casual experience that lends itself to short bursts of portable gaming bliss.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    The beauty of Ramps is that it's great for both quick plays and long sittings.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    Games like Bunny The Zombie Slayer are an amusing illustration of how fun simplistic themed games can be successful as long as players are not fixated on an extended experience.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Anyone looking for a fresh take on an emerging genre should plop down the pocket change and go for a dive with Squid Drop.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    A great little idea. It's not going to win prizes for most beautiful app by any means but it has a rough charm to it. The key mechanic of sitching dimensions is great and really gives you food for thought. A bargain at the price.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    As long as you can get past the occasional instance of camera uncooperativeness, Great Little War game very much lives up to its name.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    The gameplay is perfectly suited for those ADD moments in life when you want to play a game or entertain yourself for a few minutes while you're waiting to do something else. This is a fun, easy to play game that nearly anyone can enjoy.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    The core gameplay of Par Out Golf is quite fun and offers more challenge than you might actually expect. The cartoon inspired visuals also compound the charm tenfold, while the game is true to the sport by instilling elation one moment, followed soon thereafter by the burning hatred and frustration of a thousand suns.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    The title is heavily inspired by Blizzard's World of Warcraft, but its portability adds a dose of novel freshness to a familiar outing.
    • Metascore: 51
    • Critic Score 80
    It's lacking more than a few characters and the controls take some getting used to, but the overall experience is definitely a positive one. Especially for series veterans and third-person shooter fans.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    If you are into "bullet hell" shooters, AirAttack is a great genre game. It's not so great that it transcends genres, but it is a solid game nonetheless.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    While the game is relaxing, it isn't something I'm likely to play again. There's no obvious flaw with Zen Bound 2, but there's something that turns me off from a game that's in between something passive (like Crosswords or Scrabble) and something active (like Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja).
    • Metascore: 53
    • Critic Score 80
    A very simple game to play but it's fun too. Accruing increasingly better multiplier scores is satisfying and there's enough going on to maintain your interest. I'm looking forward to new updates already.
    • Metascore: 64
    • Critic Score 80
    Destructopus is a fun game. The amount of levels means there are a good few hours to play through here and most importantly, it's enjoyable.
    • Metascore: 65
    • Critic Score 80
    Piclings doesn't have a lot to meat to it, but it does have a unique concept that works well, and makes for an interesting technological concept. It needs some more work to be a fully-fledged game, but it is a fun curiosity.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    iOOTP Baseball 2011 can often be convoluted, but I had tons of fun with it. As a huge baseball fan, I found myself engrossed and entirely addicted by the game. There could be a lot of work to improve the user interface, but that shouldn't deter other baseball fans from picking up and enjoy this game.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Monsterz Revenge doesn't quite go so far as to revolutionise the casual social gaming market but it does go some way to feeling more like a game than something that you simply sit back and watch progress. If you're a fan of the genre, you're going to love it.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    This one has enough potential to be as huge as its older siblings: Angry Birds and Cut the Rope.
    • Metascore: 54
    • Critic Score 80
    SimplePhysics is an original effort – one that I can't help but appreciate for the combination of creativity and challenge it offers.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    Super Cosmic Word Snake is a simple, yet addictive game that's best played with two players. How often can that be said about an arcade game on iOS?
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    This one's a definite battery-drainer and well worth the price. Not counting the possibility of spending more money on credits, of course.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Bumpy Road is a lovely little, soothing game to play. Adding a storyline to an endless running game is a great touch and instantly makes the game that bit more endearing to players. For platforming fans, it's certainly worth the asking price.
    • Metascore: 53
    • Critic Score 80
    Fulfilling.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    I'm not likely to continue playing Touchgrind BMX on my iPhone because of how much of the screen my fingers cover. But I'll probably continue playing it on my iPad regardless of the awkward switchover.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    A great mixture of some of my favorite strategy genres. Hopefully in future updates, Ankama will increase the level cap and add more levels and mini-games.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Anodia does everything just right. It sticks to a tried and tested formula but adds a much needed dose of originality to make it a great game in its own right.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    There isn't anything excessively new and shocking in Red Ball 3, but the combination of concepts combined from similar titles makes an enjoyable experience. Game Center, Crystal, Achievements, and hidden gifts compliment the game nicely.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Until Wizards of the Coast finally creates an official Magic the Gathering adaptation for iOS, Orions 2 is likely as close as it gets.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Velocispider is a bit lacking in content, but not in fun. What started out as a fun game jam idea has turned into a great little retro arcade game for the App Store.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Without an "endless" mode or some other such business that we've all grown accustomed to in our iOS games, I worry that some players will simply expect to beat To-Fu: The Trials of Chi in a matter of days (or several consecutive hours) and move on to the next title. While this is certainly a possiblity, as it is with most popular App Store offerings, it's still bound to be an enjoyable experience.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    A great calming experience. It's relaxing to just fly around and it's amazing how just going with the flow can immediately improve scores. It's an ideal game to chill out to while still feeling that great competitive edge.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Auditorium is unusual, soothing, inventive, and extraordinarily pretty. If you're looking for a sleek puzzle game, put this one on your list for sure.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Surprisingly, in the simplest of simple games, Berzerk Ball really does have a lot going for it. Its idea really isn't new or original, but the implementation of the simplistic game type is fantastic. This one deserves a thumbs up for sure.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    A great game with responsive, simple controls and a fun atmosphere. There are some difficult spots due to the randomness of the levels, but this doesn't hinder the gameplay and adds to the life of the game.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    Worth a download for the free Galaxian "G 30th" edition alone, though the value of buying all 3 extra games is debatable. The classic games do get a nice new twist on them for those otherwise familiar with the games.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Despite my prejudices about a branded title, this one does pretty much all the right things.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Joining Hands is distinct in that is really is a pure logic game. It takes trial and error and patience too. But it's a challenge and with the App Store bursting at the seems with physics, matching and action puzzlers, this is a novel treat.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Match Panic is simple yet addictive fun that the kids can easily pick up and enjoy, but is challenging and addictive enough that adults shouldn't pass up on the game, even if the icon for the game is a panda with a frog on its head.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Hanging With Friends is a neat twist on an old classic; Zynga With Friends did a great job at making the classic hangman game work in a competitive sense with asynchronous multiplayer.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    An entertaining and unique take on the traditional matching game. There's an organic feel to the game that keeps it fresh through multiple sessions. The fantastic music also adds to the atmosphere. Players won't regret giving this one a try.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    It is a safe bet that proponents of the first episode will likely enjoy Episode Two, and if Telltale's track record in the adventure game genre is any indication, the whole Back to the Future game series is likely going to reach classic status down the road.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    A fantastic game. It plays smoothly and slicing through wave after wave of enemies is so satisfying. The art style is beautiful, and the various enemy types keep the game from getting stale.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Compelling stuff. It's challenging after a while and will occasionally make the player want to tear their hair out as on the 50th attempt, they struggle to get past that pesky last corner.