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For 2,835 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 31% higher than the average critic
  • 12% same as the average critic
  • 57% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score:
LittleBigPlanet
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Deal or No Deal
Critic Score 10
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 924 out of 2835
  2. Mixed: 1,719 out of 2835
  3. Negative: 192 out of 2835
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    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Ketzal's Corridors
    Quick minds that are after a lengthy challenge of spatial conundrums will be well served with this value-for-money downloadable.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    8bit Ninja
    A game that typifies smartphone gaming at its best, 8bit Ninja is charming, addictive, and well worth your time and money.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Battleloot Adventure
    A generous, beautifully presented turn-based RPG that's tremendously entertaining in sensible doses.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Skylanders Cloud Patrol
    A brilliantly put together little game, Skylanders: Cloud Patrol quickly becomes an addictive way to waste a few minutes, whether you care about the characters or not.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Gunman Clive
    A gorgeous Old West adventure, Gunman Clive might not be a gritty piece of revisionist realism, but it is an awful lot of fun.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Plants vs. Zombies
    A great version of the now-ubiquitous game, this is definitely worth a bite, so long as you can stomach the price.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Hambo
    A raucous and incredibly clever physics-based puzzler, Hambo is a brilliant example of iterative game design done right.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Shark Dash
    What Shark Dash may lack in originality, it makes up for with a of bathtub filled with cutesy physics-based fun.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Lock 'n' Load
    A splendidly stupid shooter, Lock 'n' Load successfully mixes cartoon violence and a pleasantly heavy shooting mechanic to great effect.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Saving Private Sheep 2
    Saving Private Sheep 2 is a smart physics-puzzler in a familiar outfit.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Polymer
    Polymer is a brilliant, addictive puzzler, and its blend of logic and shape building make it a game almost anyone can enjoy.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
    Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention takes a while to learn, but once you've passed the entrance exam there's enough content to hold your attention far beyond the school holidays.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    AbraWORDabrA
    Cunningly fusing word play with finger-friendly action, AbraWordabra offers something that's a little different from the norm, and is well worth investigating.
    • Metascore: 60
    • Critic Score 80
    My Little Hero
    Gorgeous graphics, easy to pick up gameplay, and a couple of flaws that are easy to look past mean that My Little Hero is definitely worth checking out.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
    A more refined beast than its predecessor, Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is a fitting end to the boy wizard's adventures.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    THE KING OF FIGHTERS-i 2012.
    A brilliant revamp of the original that ups the ante for iOS brawlers, King of Fighters-i 2012 is only let down by its slightly laggy online bouts.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    N.O.V.A. 3 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
    Equal parts slick fun, frustrating controls, and jaw-dropping visuals, N.O.V.A. 3 is a prime example of what's good, and bad, about smartphone gaming.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Mortal Kombat
    Come for the extreme violence, stay for one of the best single-player experiences in the genre. Mortal Kombat is back and brilliant.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    This Could Hurt
    A refreshing take on the iOS platformer, This Could Hurt doesn't revolutionise the genre, but it makes a good case for a button-free style of play.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Extinction Squad
    An exquisitely ridiculous high score chaser, Extinction Squad is another brilliant, unique, and hilarious addition to the Adult Swim stable.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Gravity Rush
    Bold and unique, Gravity Rush is a strong PS Vita release that gets better and better the more you play it.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Air Mail
    An impressive game with a gorgeous world you'll want to explore, Air Mail is only let down by its lack of challenge.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Slingshot Racing
    Proof that you can deliver a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining racing experience on touchscreen with a bit of creative inspiration. It's definitely worth giving a fling.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Alive4ever mini: Zombie Party
    Violent and funny in most of the right places, Alive4ever Mini might just be another follower of the undead fashion, but it does what it sets out to do well enough that you can forgive the absence of new ideas in the game.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Non Flying Soldiers
    A solidly presented, smartly designed construction-based puzzler that's easy to recommend.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Virtua Tennis Challenge
    All the thrills and excitement of its console brothers, with surprisingly dependable controls. A lack of modes and almost useless multiplayer dampens the fun, though.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Autumn Dynasty
    A feature-packed RTS that's smart, intuitive, and has the gameplay chops to back up its gorgeous looks.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Inferno+
    Radiangames squeezes its frenzied twin-stick experience into a level-led maze game, and it's just as satisfying and addictive as the rest of the series.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims
    This smart scrolling shooter is one that revels in its Japanese spiritual iconography and risk / reward systems of play, making for a delightful but tough minis release.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Bee Leader
    Full of charm and plenty of nice ideas, Bee Leader is a strange and alluring glimpse into the world of the honey bee.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Shoot the Zombirds
    Entertaining and well-made, Shoot The Zombirds might not be particularly original or innovative, but it's very good at what it does.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Shaun the Sheep - Fleece Lightning
    Shaun the Sheep – Fleece Lightning will delight audiences both young and old with its simple controls and addictive racing fun.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Bridge Constructor
    With a pace and style all of its own, Bridge Constructor is a great example of a bit of realism improving a game.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Alexandria Bloodshow
    A great mix of card game and tactical tower defence, Alexandria Bloodshow picks up where its predecessor left off, and builds an entertaining, surprisingly deep experience.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Defender Chronicles II: Heroes of Athelia
    Very simple, not hugely original, but extremely compelling tower defence fare.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    Little Things Forever
    A sublimely understated hidden object game that shows that, sometimes, subtle improvements to a strong foundation are all a sequel needs.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Temple Run Brave
    A brilliant film tie-in that improves on the game it's based on, Temple Run: Brave is a compulsive, cleverly built highscore-chaser.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    PulzAR
    Don't think AR gaming can be enjoyable? Let PulzAR prove you wrong with its brilliant table-top puzzling.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Mad Acorn
    Mad Acorn may not be the most polished or generously equipped rhythm-action game, but it's charming, original, and works perfectly in all the ways that really matter.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Disco Kitten
    As mad as a barrel of frogs, Disco Kitten is an entertaining little game, and while there's not much to it, you'll still keep coming back for more.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Centipede: Origins
    A commendable refresh of a classic from gaming's prehistory, Centipede: Origins expands on the core gameplay of the original to deliver a fun and addictive experience.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Velocirapture
    An awful lot of fun in small doses, Velocirapture is only let down by the fact it's a little bit too easy.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Asphalt 7: Heat
    Very little has changed since the last instalment of Gameloft's arcade racing franchise, but Asphalt 7: Heat certainly isn't lacking when it comes to hot-rod action and stunning presentation.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    SQUIDS Wild West
    Every bit as enjoyable as its predecessor, Squids Wild West is a cleverly designed tactical RPG that anyone can play.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Band Together
    Not without its flaws, Band Together is strong enough to still be enjoyable in spite of them.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    The Amazing Spider-Man
    In spite of the frustrating combat, The Amazing Spider-Man still has more than enough going for it to recommend.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    Frisbee Forever 2
    Frisbee Forever 2 is relaxing and satisfying, all in one free-to-play package. Comedy frisbees are surprisingly good motivation.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
    The Lego game series finds a new lease of life as Lego Batman 2 pushes the content ,quality, and quantity.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
    If you've ever enjoyed the compositions found in the Final Fantasy series, then Theatrhythm is for you, as it's a decent music-based game with loads of extras for FF buffs to discover.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Strikefleet Omega
    A fresh and well considered space-bound strategy experience like no other, Strikefleet Omega even manages to escape the IAP asteroid field relatively unscathed.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 80
    Tiny Wings HD
    Tiny Wings HD is just as strict and satisfying as its iPhone predecessor, and the new modes add enough content to warrant the inflated price tag.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Fieldrunners 2
    Fieldrunners 2 is another top-notch tower defence game. A wonky difficulty and overlong battles dampens the fun, but this is well presented and full of content.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Great Big War Game
    Strategic, deep, and full of content, Great Big War Game carries on nicely where its predecessor left off.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Pokemon Conquest
    More Pokemon spin-off delight as Pokemon Conquest proves an entirely enjoyable ordeal.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
    Kingdom Hearts continues to innovate in the RPG genre ten years on from the original release with [Dream Drop Distance], a generous and exciting addition to the series.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    The Walking Dead: Episode 1: A New Day
    Despite being essentially an interactive movie, The Walking Dead: The Game's convincing cast of characters and meaningful decision making lifts it above Telltale's previous efforts.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Slydris
    An engaging, neon-bright puzzler, Slydris plays with the building blocks of the best and comes up with something pretty damn good.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Summoner Wars (2012)
    A complex, but accessible, card-based strategy game that combines elements of Magic: The Gathering with Risk and Stratego.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Follow The Rabbit
    A generous, well-constructed platform puzzler that delivers plenty of lightweight entertainment with its delightfully ADD approach to level design.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    SolaRola
    While it's still an incredibly entertaining game, the world has overtaken SolaRola ever so slightly, and stolen some of the vigour from its platforming.
    • Metascore: 63
    • Critic Score 80
    Harvest Moon 3D: The Tale of Two Towns
    It's more Harvest Moon, sure, but it's still top-notch fun, and the inclusion of clear goals this time around should convert some new fans to the series.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Agent Dash
    An endless-runner with a sense of style and a great difficulty curve, Agent Dash! entices you in with pretty graphics, and before you know it you're hooked.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    MLB 12: The Show
    Baseball fans should retrieve their wallets immediately. You won't find a more immersive baseball game outside the ballpark.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Puddle
    Puddle may take a while to fully get going, but once it does it gives you no excuse not to take the plunge.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Judge Dredd: Countdown Sector 106
    If you've never played a gamebook, Judge Dredd: Countdown Sector 106 is an entertaining, brilliantly designed introduction to the world of dice and bookmarks.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    New Super Mario Bros. 2
    New Super Mario Bros. 2 is exactly that: a sequel to the original. New levels and new abilities will keep fans pleased, but there's little in the way of creative spark to be found here.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    The Pinball Arcade
    There's a paucity of challenges to keep you engaged, but Pinball Arcade makes up for that with sheer power of presentation and rock-solid ball physics.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone
    A handful of new features, lessons, and a robust tool kit makes New Art Academy essential for anyone looking to further their drawing skills beyond doodling on Post-its.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Wizorb
    A strange concoction that somehow just works, Wizorb is an entertaining, though at times unwieldy beast.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Shellrazer
    A fine mixture of excellent presentation, surprising depth, and perfect control, Shellrazer is one of the most compelling action games we've seen on iOS in quite some time, but its intense action may not be for everyone.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Flight!
    A simple and cute little title that delivers far more enjoyment and challenge than you'd think possible.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Car Toons!
    Clever, well-designed, and occasionally pretty special, Car Toons! is well worth a try for anyone with even a passing interest in physics-puzzlers.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Gasketball
    An excellent multiplayer portion makes up for an occasionally flimsy single player campaign to make Gasketball a highly recommended purchase.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Alien Breed
    All the content of the Amiga originals - plus some new levels - make this update a must-have for retro enthusiasts and twin-stick blaster fans alike. It's just disappointing that the two-player mode wasn't included.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Wizorb
    Breakout updated. Wizorb is more intense than your average stab at the format. And the inclusion of extra abilities and retro appearance refresh a genre that didn't seem to be going anywhere.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Bad Hotel
    With its clever gimmick, smart design, and charming sense of style, Bad Hotel is a fine addition to the tower defence genre.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Horn
    An ambitious Zelda-inspired adventure offering plenty to get your teeth into. Horn shoots for the stars and, barring a few technical issues, lands admirably close.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    San Juan
    Well built and easy to pick up, San Juan is an intriguing game of building and trade.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Disney Fish Hooks
    Physics-puzzlers are hardly in short supply on the App Store, but Fish Hooks offers enough entertainment to justify your attention - the top-notch presentation and absence of a price tag certainly help, too.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    One Tap Hero
    Whilst its intriguing central conceit isn't always perfectly implemented, One Tap Hero is enough fun that you can look past the occasional frustration.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Lost Cities
    Solid card-based strategy and tactics result in a surefire hit for fans of the Catan persuasion.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 80
    Mikey Shorts
    Mikey Shorts is a speed-run platformer that's all about learning levels and nailing jumps with expert precision. If you prefer to take it slow, though, Mikey's unimaginative design will fail to thrill.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    The Curse
    While most people will never see it through to the end, those who persevere with The Curse are in for one of the most difficult puzzling experiences going.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Granny Smith
    Granny Smith is a suitably sweet and satisfying casual game with a moreish mechanic at its core.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Blast-A-Way
    A bright and slick puzzler with some excellent mechanics, and imaginative level design.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Final Fantasy Dimensions
    The price tag will unquestionably be a massive barrier to entry for many potential players, but Final Fantasy Dimensions is arguably worth every penny - especially when compared to similar titles on traditional consoles.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Time Geeks & Friends
    Beautifully well made and balanced, Time Geeks & Friends is a fine entry into the asynchronous multiplayer genre.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Rail Rush
    Well put together and an awful lot of fun, Rail Rush is a tad too easy, but it's still an excellent entrant into the endless-runner genre.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    SunFlowers
    Bite-sized and beautiful, SunFlowers isn't the most complicated game you'll play, but the hook of collecting every variety of plant on offer in this relaxing action puzzler is more than enough to keep you coming back for more.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    Rising Board 3D
    You should play Rising Board. How else are you going to witness a penguin on a surfboard flipping tricks like there's no tomorrow?
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz
    Banana Splitz is a return to form for the Super Monkey Ball series, and well worth a roll.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
    It plays just like the home versions of LittleBigPlanet, but that's ironically to its detriment. However, it's still a quality product in its own right.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Shufflepuck Cantina
    Great graphics and a catchy (if familiar) soundtrack contribute to the overall excellent game atmosphere.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Bad Piggies
    Bad Piggies is creative, addictive, and absolutely packed with content. It might be Rovio's best game yet, but we can't help noticing it all feels a little too safe and predictable.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    New Little King's Story
    New Little King's Story is a tale worth telling. A great real-time strategy / role-playing hybrid, now on the go.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    FIFA Soccer 13
    As slick as ever and now with online play, FIFA 13 plays a mean game of football in spite of one or two control issues.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    The Last Express
    A brilliant point-and-click adventure that's let down by its pointing and clicking, The Last Express is still worthy of your undivided attention.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Dead Stop
    With plenty of content, a dark sense of humour, and a few surprises up its sleeve, Dead Stop is an enjoyable slice of zombie murdering.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Super Monsters Ate My Condo!
    An extension to the original rather than a true sequel, Super Monsters Ate My Condo! is just as entertaining as its forebear.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Lich Defense
    While it doesn't overhaul the genre entirely, the new additions present in Lich Defense enable it to stand out from the crowd. It's just a shame that so much content remains locked behind a an in-app purchase pay wall.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Apocalypse Max: Better Dead Than Undead
    Violent and entertaining in equal measure, Apocalypse Max is a fitting homage to Metal Slug, and a great way to waste a few hours.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Catch-22
    Catch 22's simple set up reveals a game that quickly becomes pretty tough, but always eggs you on to try again.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Burrito Bison
    A simple concept delivered with gusto, making Burrito Bison's basic butt-hopping an intensely exhilarating ride.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Devil's Attorney
    It might not have the drama of the courtroom, but Devil's Attorney is still a great way to waste a few hours getting criminals off the hook.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Polara
    Polara is a unique twist on the auto-runner, and is packed with clever ideas and bonus content. It's just a shame that the difficulty has been defanged
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Girls Like Robots
    A goofy, adorable, and just plain surreal logic puzzler that delivers its quirky but satisfying action in a whirl of imagination.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Sonic Jump
    It isn't the most original entry in the Sonic canon, but Sonic Jump is a great little mobile game all the same.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Carmageddon
    Carmageddon may have lost its sheen along with its controversial edge, but it's lost none of its schlocky, multilayered charm.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
    Plenty of bang for your buck here. It may not be the longest of games, nor overly feature rich, but it's as enjoyable as it is refreshing to play. Every 3DS owner should give this a go.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Need for Speed: Most Wanted - A Criterion Game
    An extremely impressive handheld version of a console hit, but one not without some serious compromises. Still, it's one of the best racers of the year and it's in your pocket. Can't complain.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Shardlands
    A beautiful adventure-puzzler that doesn't need combat or flashy gimmicks to enhance its slow-burn appeal.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    About Love, Hate and the Other Ones
    A co-operative puzzle title which plays as well as it looks, About Love, Hate and the other ones may have questionable longevity, but it's a trip that's well worth experiencing regardless.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Hairy Tales
    Tough, entertaining, and slightly mad, Hairy Tales is a decent puzzler that definitely deserves some attention.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Totem Runner
    A gorgeous endless-runner that mixes challenging gameplay with sumptuous visuals.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Heads Up! Hot Dogs
    Just as compulsive as their other titles, Heads Up! Hot Dogs is another entertaining, weird game from the Adult Swim stable.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    iBomber Attack
    It's hardly groundbreaking, but iBomber Attack has tight gameplay, excellent graphics and a fair amount of longevity, all of which ensures that it's well worth the asking price.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    ARC Squadron
    A satisfying blast of colourful, creative on-rails shooting that's only slightly let down by an occasional lack of responsiveness in its controls.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Verticus
    Fun and fast paced, Verticus might not be the deepest game you'll ever play, but it'll certainly put a smile on your face.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Chip Chain
    Thanks to a solid foundation, the new ideas that Chip Chain brings to a crowded table make it a lot of fun.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Rage of the Gladiator
    A slick first-person hack-and-slasher that really benefits from some colourful and imaginative enemy design.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Heroes of Order & Chaos - Multiplayer Online Game
    Gameloft expands its Order & Chaos universe with this excellent multiplayer online battle arena game, which is packed with depth and playability. Once more content is added and stability is improved, it will become a mobile must-have.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Dream of Pixels
    An interesting and engaging puzzler, Dream of Pixels isn't revolutionary, but it's an enjoyable beast all the same.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    The Denpa Men: They Came By Wave
    Don't be put off by The Denpa Men's silly name - this is a great dungeon-crawler with some carefully considered ideas packed in.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition
    Rockstar has done a commendable job of bringing a stone-cold classic to mobile. Controls let the package down, but it's worth the cost for the memories.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Into the Dead
    Tense and atmospheric, with a compelling mission system, Into the Dead scares the endless runner genre back into action.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Aero Porter
    Who knew sorting out luggage would be so hard, or so much fun? Saito's skewed view on the world strikes again in this top-notch puzzler.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Middle Manager of Justice
    An enjoyably simple management sim that threads its theme and humour through every part of itself, Middle Manager of Justice is well worth your time.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Monsters, Inc. Run
    A quality upgrade of Mega Run, Monsters, Inc. Run boasts gorgeous visuals and engaging gameplay, and is only slightly dulled by repetition on later stages.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Crumble Zone
    A surprisingly thoughtful and nuanced casual shooter that, once you attune to its rhythm, proves difficult to put down.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Ravensword: Shadowlands
    Ravensword: Shadowlands's enthralling fantasy world, solid RPG mechanics, and wide-eyed sense of adventure make it an epic proposition - despite a couple of obvious weaknesses.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Surge
    It takes its time to get going, but once it does Surge is a compelling and visually arresting puzzle title.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Penny Arcade The Game: Gamers vs. Evil
    A well-built and entertaining deck-builder, Penny Arcade The Game: Gamers vs Evil is playable enough for anyone to enjoy.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    Final Fantasy IV
    While it still has all the quirks and flaws of the traditional JRPG genre, Final Fantasy IV continues to shine for its intoxicating sense of adventure and surprisingly interesting plot.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD
    Modern day first-person shooters will feel weak after you give Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD a play, thanks to innovative gunplay that still holds its own today.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    DJMAX Technika Tune
    Miss the days of Beatmania? Meet the new king of Japanese-style rhythm action madness, straight out of South Korea.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Lost Treasures of Infocom
    An impressively comprehensive collection of bona fide text adventures greats, featuring superb presentation and enough bonus material to thrill completists.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Time Surfer
    It might not be the most original idea out there, but Time Surfer is executed with such aplomb that that really doesn't matter.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Catch the Ark
    Gorgeous graphics and fun presentation make this game a difficult one to stop playing.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Repulze
    Repulze may not be as feature packed as some of its rivals, but the focused gameplay and stunning visuals ensure that speed lovers will extract full entertainment value from it.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Wake the Cat
    A cute cat and disarming presentation can't hide the fact that this is a puzzler with staying power.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Battle of the Bulge
    Battle of the Bulge is as cold, brutal, and unforgiving as the titular conflict, but it's also one of the top choices for hardcore iPad strategists.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Wave Trip
    Wave Trip's quirky style and music-driven arcade gameplay make for a refreshing twist on the Jetpack Joyride format.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Kingdom Conquest II
    Menus could be snappier and simpler, and there are too many systems at play to hook casual players, but those that do get the Kingdom Conquest bug will find a compelling multi-genre blend with high production values.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    Baseball Superstars 2013
    Bright, bold, and casual-friendly, Gamevil will have a tough time topping this outing next year.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    PinWar
    With ultra-competitive multiplayer, thoughtfully designed bonus challenges, and plenty of content to see, PinWar should appeal whether you're a fan of pinball or not. This is a superb offering, especially with mates.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Rock Runners
    Rock Runners is an excellent platformer with loads of content, but it's let down by an all-too gentle difficulty curve and repetitive levels.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
    Scary and modern in all the right ways, Book of Shadows preserves the feel of its predecessor while improving on its aged gameplay and graphics.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Relic Rush
    Relic Rush is one of the most stripped-back platformers you'll ever play, but the fact that it still feels immensely satisfying and rewarding to play is a testament to its thoughtful design.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Year Walk
    Year Walk is ingenious, imaginative, and intriguing, and only let down by its short runtime and easy puzzles.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    The Gods: Rebellion
    It's simple and brutish, but there's a lot of violent fun to be had in The Gods: Rebellion, and the combo system makes each crunching blow that bit more satisfying.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Puzzle Restorer
    An ingenious, superbly implemented logic puzzler that's sadistic and cerebrally satisfying in equal measure.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Major Magnet
    Major Magnet is a colourful, playable, and imaginative arcade casual game that suffers from a vertical difficulty curve.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    NightSky
    NightSky is a dream - the sort you never want to wake up from - wrapped in the most challenging of conundrums.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken
    Rocketbirds is more heavyweight than featherweight, with slick puzzling and oodles of style.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
    A huge thrill-a-minute adventure, with satisfying combat, and big boss fights. Just don't expect the old Metroidvania formula.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Toy Story: Smash It!
    Toy Story: Smash It! is an expertly created 3D physics-puzzler with a brilliantly knockabout sense of fun.
    • Metascore: 63
    • Critic Score 80
    Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
    A bit of a mess from a tech viewpoint, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed's highly evolved racing action pushes through sheer force of fun.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Sine Mora
    The largely nonsensical story does tarnish its appeal ever so slightly, but it's certainly one of the better games you'll play from the palm of your hand. It's just a beautiful bullet-hell ballet for your Vita.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Penumbear
    Cute but incredibly difficult, Penumbear oozes brooding malice and will cause a great deal of frustration - but the unique gameplay is tight and appealing enough to keep you enthralled.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Towelfight 2: The Monocle of Destiny
    Towelfight 2 is packed with humour and brilliantly playable to boot. The game's occasionally irksome controls are the only real sticking point.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Outland Games
    A bright and entertaining endless-runner that gets the formula down perfectly, Outland Games is well worth some of your time.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Block Fortress
    A quirky mix of Minecraft, tower defence, and FPS elements, Block Fortress makes for an absorbing experience despite some rough edges.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Monster Meltdown
    Fast-paced and full of Soviet-era chic, this novel puzzler is one Red Scare you don't want to miss.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Nano Assault EX
    Despite its shortcomings with the lack of a second stick, Nano Assault EX is an incredibly pleasant surprise, as it melds the nail-biting appeal of an action shooter title with the delights of exploring a beautifully realised cellular world.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    NightSky
    Clever and expertly put together, Night Sky pays heed to the limitations of touchscreen devices and in doing so creates a memorable, entertaining experience.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    PWN: Combat Hacking
    A ferociously intense, multiplayer-focused real-time strategy game that's hugely entertaining, despite the lack of online play.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Plasma-Sky
    It might not have the spectacle of some bullet-hell shooters, but Plasma Sky is a much more welcoming game, with enough depth to keep fans of the genre happy, too.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Cling!
    Cling! controls like a dream and looks wonderful, but the steep learning curve means that it's for dedicated players only.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Nimble Quest
    It doesn't have the same laid-back attitude as its stablemates, but Nimble Quest is all the more entertaining for that.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Final Fantasy V
    Final Fantasy V might not represent the high point of the series, but Square Enix's sympathetic graphical overhaul and that ever-engrossing job system mean that it feels surprisingly fresh in 2013.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
    Sly's return to mainstream platforming action is a welcome one. It's a wise-cracking charm-offensive specifically designed to juxtapose the words 'madcap' and 'romp' in the same sentence.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Switch Galaxy
    It may be an update of an existing game, but Switch Galaxy is playable, good looking, and extremely challenging.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Fetch
    A sweet and endearing adventure, Fetch will wrap you up in its spell and leave you smiling.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked
    Devil Survivor Overclocked is the sort of JRPG that made the Nintendo DS the one-stop shop for tactical handheld gameplay - and now it's passing the favour onto the 3DS.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Frontline Commando: D-Day
    With its incredible presentation and easily accessible action, Frontline Commando: D-Day ticks all the boxes, although the focus on in-app purchasing can be irksome.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    Lumber Jacked
    Tough and brilliantly presented, Lumber Jacked is an excellent blast of hardcore platforming action.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Cut the Rope: Time Travel
    Simple and infectiously entertaining, Cut The Rope: Time Travel is full of wonderful ideas that will make you smile.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Might & Magic Duel of Champions
    A card-battling game into which serious strategy fans will want to invest some equally serious time.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers
    Though Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers may be a little harder to get into than Devil Survivor Overclocked, it's just as entertaining.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Soul Sacrifice
    Deeper than the Grand Canyon and just as expansive, Soul Sacrifice will keep you and a bunch of friends going for some time.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    LEGO Batman: DC Super Heroes
    Aside from some occasionally irksome controls, Lego Batman: DC Super Heroes proves that the tried-and-tested Lego formula can work on almost any device.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    Random Heroes 2
    An excellent entry in the catalogue of mobile side-scrolling shooters. The pacing, challenge, and action are pitch-perfect.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Draw Something 2
    With a larger dictionary, more tools, and vastly improved social skills, Draw Something 2 is a worthwhile enhancement of its forerunner which is worth looking into even if you grew bored of the original.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo
    Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo is another lovely platformer to add to your 3DS eShop collection.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Zoombies: Animales de la Muerte!
    Zoombies: Animales de la Muerte borrows from the best and adds its own fresh twists to the castle defence sub-genre, including a delightfully tactile control system.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
    Perfection contains a solid central mechanic and it's nicely presented, but the unadorned slicing wears thin very quickly.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Leviathan: Warships
    Full of strategic potential and with more fleet options than you can dance a jig to, Leviathan: Warships is a heavy, engaging naval simulation.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    The Nightjar
    A uniquely thrilling, audio-only, science-fiction horror that proves that, sometimes, there's very good reason to be afraid of the dark.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Frozen Synapse
    A very good port of an excellent strategy game, Frozen Synapse is equally gripping whether your opponents are human or otherwise.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 70
    Metroid Prime Pinball
    A polished and entertaining experience, Metroid Prime Pinball is only let down by its lack of proper pinball tables.
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    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 70
    Monster Hunter Freedom
    The freedom and range of item management creates huge scope for personalised gameplay and strategy, and while the dawdling pace won't suit many, those able to respect the game's qualities should find the experience very rewarding.
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    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 70
    Field Commander
    Field Commander is a polished, well-presented game with loads of options, but it's let down by weak AI. Best enjoyed via multiplayer.
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    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 70
    Tomb Raider: Legend
    It may have a few wrinkles but, crucially, the adventuring returns to the forefront of the Tomb Raider experience.
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    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 70
    Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
    If you're committed to the cause, Dr Kawashima's Brain Training will give your grey cells a daily workwork for weeks, but it ain't no game.
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    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 70
    Big Brain Academy
    It's colourful and more fun (especially in multiplayer) than the similar Brain Training, but Big Brain Academy doesn't have much longevity.
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    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 70
    Guilty Gear Judgment
    Two different and interesting games for the price of one but whether you'll find the mechanics compelling enough to play all the way through will very much depend on your love of an old, simple and now unfashionable genre.
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    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 70
    Mortal Kombat: Unchained
    Fast, furious and typically fierce, MK: Unchained is an accomplished fighter made all the more interesting by the addition of unusual play modes.
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    • Metascore: 63
    • Critic Score 70
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
    Not quite polished enough to be awarded pieces of eight, nevertheless Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest will happily buckle your swashes.
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    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 70
    Metal Slug Anthology
    While some of the seven games here suffer from irritating loading issues, much of Metal Slug Anthology emerges unscathed and victorious to offer amongst the finest shooting on PSP.
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    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 70
    Gun Showdown
    If you're prepared to come to terms with the sizeable control issues and accept the occasional technical gremlin, there's gold to be found in them there pixels.
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    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 70
    Final Fantasy III
    Final Fantasy III offers a solid role-playing experience, but despite the 3D refresh, it remains a bit part in the Final Fantasy canon.
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    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 70
    Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
    Questionable suitability for portable play aside, this is probably the best role-playing game yet for PSP.
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    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 70
    Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
    Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam is an interesting take on boarding, but variety comes at the expense of true excellence.
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    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 70
    The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
    The dragon returns to form. The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is a well-designed, satisfying action game.
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    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 70
    Star Fox Command
    Star Fox: Command's strategic elements bog down its exciting flying levels, but it looks great, and multiplayer is thankfully free of turn-based antics.
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    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 70
    Custom Robo Arena
    Despite an underwhelming story mode, the action-packed multiplayer matches and lashings of customisation make Custom Robo Arena a nice little diversion.
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    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 70
    Kirby: Squeak Squad
    A decent gaming snack, but Kirby Squeak Squad is unlikely to satisfy those hungry for a challenge.
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    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 70
    Mario Hoops 3 on 3
    Fun, frantic, and action-packed, Mario Slam Basketball is a good-looking game that lacks solid opposition.
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    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 70
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
    An addictive puzzle game that proves to be more Energizer bunny than clockwork mouse.
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    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 70
    Bomberman
    Arguably indispensable for those wanting and able to play with others, but despite some interesting touches the new single-player mode fizzles more than it explodes.
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