Wooords's ease of use and challenging puzzles ensure that it's a must have for word buffs and puzzle fans of all abilities.

Everything a sequel should be, iBlast Moki 2 HD might be the best £1.99 you'll ever spend.

Magnetic Billiards packs an original gameplay concept, tweaked to near-perfection, and steeped in character. This is what indie gaming should be.

A brilliant second outing in the Edge series, brimming with good ideas, and polished to a remarkable sheen.

Jetpack Joyride is simplistic fun, but Halfbrick's suite of bonuses, unlockables, leaderboards, and achievements makes it near irresistible.

StarFox 64 3D reminds us why we've been begging Nintendo for a proper sequel for nearly 15 years.

A superb word-strategy game with enough polish and charm to overlook its lack of multiplayer.

Machinarium is irresistible - a splendid little point-and-click adventure bolstered by a truly artful sense of character, storytelling, and world design.

A tremendous port of a great indie game, and a must-buy on iOS.

Raising the game in terms of its slick and sleek delivery, FIFA 12 stands up to its big billing on the pitch, serving as EA's ultimate attempt on goal to date.

If you've ever complained about games being dumb, buy this game - it genuinely might make you that little bit smarter.

A mediaeval marvel, brimming with virtual life and character. Minor conversion issues aside, Oh! Edo Towns is highly recommended.

Blueprint 3D is a magical marvel: more than just a bold experiment, it's also ridiculous good fun.

Time to dust off that 3DS and let Mario do what he does best - Super Mario 3D Land is pure entertainment from start to finish.

With staggering depth and surprising accessibility, Falcom have succeeded in making a traditional JRPG that both die-hard veterans and those uninitiated with the genre will love.

Bold, blocky, and beguiling, Bernhard Schulenburg's puzzle platformer is an indie gem, a beautiful concept executed upon spectacularly.

A must-buy for word fiends, SpellTower is an uncommonly attractive and thoughtfully designed puzzler.

The 3DS gains itself another must-have title – a solid combination of timeless racing and robust online multiplayer that will be enjoyed for years to come.

A fitting anniversary gift for a blockbuster franchise. Despite the odds, this is a largely successful port of an iconic game, and it's still massive amounts of fun to evade police, pull-off jumps and complete missions.

Still in a league of its own, the premier portable management sim is back and better than ever.

A faultless conversion of what is arguably Sonic's most accomplished adventure, Sonic CD on the iPhone combines amazing presentation with a surprising degree of depth and playability. This peerless 2D platform escapade is a must for any self-respecting iPhone gamer.

Brilliantly combining as stiff a task as you're likely to encounter with a perfectly pitched sense of fun, Kingdom Rush breathes new life into the tower defence genre, and has a whole lot of laughs doing it.

A triple-A title that you can carry in your pocket, mobile gaming doesn't get any better than this.

Got a 3DS? Get VVVVVV. Essential indie gaming, now on the go.

A wonderful, articulate meander through the birth of a musical style, Jazz: Trump's Journey shows just how important and innovative iOS games have the power to be.

A clever and challenging spin on the tower defence genre, overlaid with an elaborate science fiction schtick which doesn't outstay its welcome.

A zany adventure with heart, humour, and a truly unique concept. If you missed this peerless cult classic on DS, do not let it pass you by again.

Fast and furious, Reckless Racing 2 raises the bar for iOS racing games through a combination of deft handling, gorgeous looks, and addictive gameplay.