The best looking game on the iPad in my opinion. The sounds are awesome as well. That said the game play is good but not great.

There are some slight control issues, and perspective difficulties. If you stick to it you will soon find the same kind of find 'em all mindset that for example Lego Harry Potter induces.

NBA Elite 11 feels like developers have disregarded polishing essential game mechanics to focus purely on the graphics, and although stunning, what we really need is solid gameplay.

In the end, NOVA is still the best shooter on the iPhone, but I think iPad version just does not stack up.

It has a cool 16-bit look and feel to it that reminds me of the game Flashback, and the various deaths are funny to behold. Because of the basic graphical design I would have liked to see more levels than the initial three (more levels are promised).

Controls work well for the most part.

The game is fun overall. There is no real doubt about it, but to me it got a little bit repetitive and tedious after a little while.

All of my gripes about originality aside, technically speaking, Zen Bound is still a great looking and sounding game, and it controls and plays just as well.

I hope we'll see more of Pigeon Squadron, as I feel there is nice little IP here which could break into other gameplay types and genres.

Final Fantasy I is still a better place to start whether you are a seasoned veteran or completely new to the series.

Silverfish is a well presented arcade avoid em' up that plays very well. If you are a fan of other games of the genre you will probably enjoy this quite a lot. If you are completely new to the genre it might seem both confusing, and too hard to grasp.

The Sims 3 Ambitions is the most polished experience, and definitely recommended for old time fans for the series for both PC and iPhone.

While GunRange is essentially a tech demo, it does offer some re-playability by adding new weapons which can be unlocked using credits earned.

Farm Frenzy 2 improves slightly on the great original, but I had expected it to be further from the original.

A definite lack of personality, colour and realistic physics lowers the final rating somewhat. I still find Implode! to be a nice little casual demolition game that is easy to recommend.

I have had a fun and frustrating time with Isaac Newton's Gravity. Sadly the frustration has come from clunky controls more than from the challenges presented.

It's one of the better movie-tie-ins out there. But after watching the film twice, it just about keeps it's head above water in meeting my Na'vi needs.

Jenga in classic mode, and pass n' play mode is an enjoyable experience. Slowly paced it is fun to challenge yourself of a friend.

Ultimately, it is a solid, but forgettable, experience that newcomers to the point-and-click genre will enjoy much more than old timers.

A short somewhat easy twin stick shooter. The cuteness factor combined with instant playability and varied levels still make it one of the most fun games to play in the genre.

Neo Nectaris could use a quickmatch style game mode as well, as right now all there are to play are various unrelated missions. You do not carry over your units from previous missions, nor is there much of a storyline.

Don't get me wrong it is a well made game, but for me all the elements don't quite gel together for a great game.

A fantastic example of an excellent story and outstanding voice acting, but suffers from a few technical issues including tricky controls and lag in some areas of the game.

This game can get tough, but like many physics games, a lot of the gameplay is dependent on luck.

Yes, I do hate inconsistent framerates, but the original gameplay still shines though.

If you want quick, high energy and high scoring action on a shoestring budget, then this is the game for you.

Despite some of the minor flaws in graphics and difficulty, the game is fun, thanks in huge part to the great control scheme. With a little more spit and polish this game could be a great budget shooter.

The brilliant presentation, and music alone can be enough to warrant a great time for a lot of people. It is a good game, and with updates I think it will turn into a great game.

It improves on the first game, but not enough to warrant the high price.

I was driven to madness by a helicopter on the second to last level, but for the most part the game is not all so difficult. Gamers that want a decent 6 hour adventure should consider Conviction.

Tomena Sanner is a hilarious game that I wouldn't want to have missed out on playing. Once the levels have been beaten once there isn't that much content there to make me want to play it again.

A fast paced action shooter which fulfils a need for fans of classics such as Afterburner. It's not going to blow you away with originality, and there are a few flaws that may put you off. But, the intense action and rocking soundtrack can be an addictive formula, if you've got the skills!

Transformers G1: Awakening is a quality title paying homage to one of the coolest animated series from my youth. Highlights are the graphics, the camp story and the music.

The game's art is fantastic and a highlight of the game, as are the simple accelerometer controls.

Despite it's short nature, Tumbledrop is challenging, charming, and above all fun. Despite being a higher price than I expected for this kind of game (£1.99 as apposed to $0.99), it's worth picking up.

If you are looking for a polished hidden object game you can't go wrong with Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey.

Chop Chop Ninja is a cool action platformer with cute and bright presentation, innovative touch controls mixed with a bit too easy difficulty and a short story mode. It is definitely interesting to pick up for the controls alone in my opinion.

For fans of the original who have the need for a pocketable version to have with them at all times, it's great. But for everyone else it might just come across as a "So what game" and not the historical masterpiece it is meant to be.

In the end, the game is definitely fun but however it's presented, it can't hide the fact that in essence it's just another Angry Birds clone.

Although Puzzle Cosmos might seem like a really cool game it suffers somewhat from being forgettable.

At it's core, Rage HD is a incredible technical achievement that will provide a fun-but-brief experience that may or may not be frustrating depending on how you play the game.

I have found myself playing Sailboat Championship quite a lot. It is an enjoyable little racer that I feel myself getting better at all the time.

Fleeced! – Shear Terror is a hard game to rate due to the fact that it has two faces. The single player turns stale quickly, and the tilt control annoys quite a bit. In a hectic match versus a human the controls aren't as disturbing.

A pretty neat physics collection of canned mini-games. The graphics are pretty beautiful and the physics effects are definitely the highlight. The only negative thing about it is the lack of variety.

The only real complaint I have is the story. Through the "story" you are suppose to save the robots from their own planet (which is actually why you connect them through their sockets, so they can share energy) but sometimes the story itself got in the way of the flow of the game. It was a nice touch, but at times it seemed a little bit annoying.

The slow pace of the game limits the appeal of an otherwise well presented game.

An equally fun, as frustrating puzzle platformer.

Might be limited to a single game mode, but it comes packed with excellent gameplay worthy of that one more go over and over again. Definitely recommended for the hardcore gamer looking for a casual game.

It can be hard to master, and what Rainbow Six game isn't?, but once you get into a few multi-player bouts you'll get a good and solid multi-player experience, it's just not quite great.

Resident Evil Mercenaries Vs, doesn't come close to the best multi-player iOS shooters out there. It does have some great ideas, and you will have fun online. But the control scheme is outdated now, particularly on a touchscreen, which severely dampens the overall package.

Percepto is a puzzle game for players into solving riddles, and challenges in multiple steps. I guess a seasoned chess player can use it to get into the grove before a chess match.

The organic kaleidoscope idea is brilliant, and offers good fun. Most of all it offers a great way to zoom out, and just relax.

The story along with the voice acting and overall experience severely outweigh the glaring performance issues and technical holes for first generation iPad users.

A fun little casual game that can be frustratingly hard at times.

Touchgrind BMX does improve on the series for the most part, but in other areas, such as the lack of free roam, it seems to be taking a big step back. As it stands now it will delight and frustrate gamers in equal measure.

Back to the Future Ep3 is by far the strongest in the series for the story, the ending and although the puzzles are still relatively easy, the change in scenery helps it feel more like a fresher experience.

A great looking multiplatform castle defense game in the vein of Defender Chronicles. Poor twitchy controls, mundane story and a general lack of own identity draw the final rating down. It is still recommended to veterans of the genre.

There are better games out there when it comes to gameplay, but Feed Me Oil is still a worthy addition to the genre giving a couple of hours of oil-feeding.

The Incredible Machine is a great game for kids, but if you're an experienced gamer there's not much to be said for challenging content or replayability.

If you want an audiovisual experience with a good story dream:scape is definitely recommended. As a game it lacks challenge, action and precise controls. It is better to view it as an interactive novel with slight puzzle elements than a game.

The only difference between ep4 and all it's predecessors is the story and locations, all the existing problems and the existing greatness follow over into this episode, so I am sure you can probably already guess what I'll be scoring this episode ...again.

Episode 1 is a great set up for the series, introducing you to some returning regulars such as the helpful voodoo lady and new nemesis, the Marquis de Singe, who can best be described as a crazy french doctor who wants Guybrush's now cursed voodoo hand for his experiments.

So, for those looking for crazy racing fun, look no further than Hot Pursuit. But, for those of you who do like their racing games on the more realistic side of the road, then you still can't beat Real Racing 2 and it's great online multiplayer.

A polished and enjoyable platform romp that translates well on the iOS platform. Its repetitive nature is the only thing that may hold it back for some, but both Kindle and the gremlins are endearing enough for most to stick with it.

Until the controls are fixed I would advise holding off on playing it. Why bother you may ask? Well, once it's fixed you'll find a highly polished game with great graphics and sound, as well as level design that is a fine balance between fun and frustration (as all platformers should be!)

A fun puzzle game that looks good, and plays well. Too bad that it is a bit easy, and can be completed within an hour and a half.

A good casual puzzle game well worth getting if you want to have a new spin on the "feed candy to an animal using ropes". To me the ability to affect the cookie by tilting the device limited my enjoyment, and the need to plan ahead. Despite the fact that it failed to grab me it still provided me with hours of gametime, and that is what casual gaming is all about.

The soundtrack and voicework is as top notch as it's ever been. The Story is wrapped up nicely, although the more pedantic of you will find a small plot hole or two. The game still suffers from a catastrophic virtual stick and bad camera at points and if you want to experience the game at it's portable best, it needs to be played on an iPad2.

iOOTP Baseball 2011 is a deep simulation with a lot of gamelife. The basic presentation, and lack of sound hurts the overall impression. You can't go wrong with it though if you are a fan of baseball, and simulation games.

A fun simulation game with cool graphics, and a enjoyable vibe. Being on the easy and short side, and lacking online leaderboards hurt it quite a lot. Still it is worth getting if you have enjoyed the other titles from Kairosoft.

I really enjoyed playing NFL Rivals, and the setting makes it much more enjoyable than the predecessors. It is the same gameplay, but injected with real teams and a global competition.

GoatUp manages to be a unique experience despite being just another Doodle Jump knockoff. Who could have imagined that kissing goats, grazing the land and jumping upwards could be so much fun.

It is not the best in the genre, but still worth getting for the cool world of jelly that the developer, Infinite Dreams, has created.

PES isn't perfect, but it's certainly not terrible. Come to think of it, neither is it mediocre. And if you're confused by that sentence, you're not the only one.

Scribblenauts may be worth buying simply for the sandbox mode, which works as a great time sink if you're bored on the go or waiting in line somewhere. As far as the game itself goes, don't expect to be challenged much, or pushed to solve puzzles in truly creative ways.

If you are looking for an intense thriller and have a lot of time (or money) on your hands then you may want to pick this up. For everyone else it's certainly pretty to look at and listen too, but I doubt you'll have the patience or enough encouragement to get to the end.

A fun psychedelic diversion that works well as a casual game for shorter moments. Trying to play longer sessions is taxing because of the randomness of awesome to poor shots, and the weak level progression.

Greed Corp is a great multiplayer experience that allows for quite quick matches. The single player campaign is good as well with an AI that at times shreds me to pieces. What isn't that good is the lack of graphical polish, and the quite clumsy controls. Still it is a highly recommendable game that allows for some cool strategies.

It feels like the twin-stick gameplay and graphics engine have been thrown together last minute, rather than building something more unique.

Poker Pals is a fresh entry in the asynchronous multiplayer genre that is immediately accessible to all. Easy rules, and easy to play it is a pleasurable way to play during shorter breaks.

It's certainly a lot more fun than shaving with a chainsaw.

For those who dream of pulling off those perfect passes this still comes highly recommended.

Act of Fury is a perfect fit for the iPhone; it's uncomplicated, good looking, and probably the easiest game to pick up and play that I've, er…picked up and played. It's also cruel, frustrating, and at times you'll swear it's just being unfair.

A good entry in the point and click adventure genre. It brings it's own brand of humour that is more cheesy and clumsy than the irrationalities of Monkey Island or puerile nonsense I love about Hector. If you want an adventure spanning the entire galaxy you can't go wrong with Kaptain Brawe.

It feels important, and interesting to complete a level. The story, and how it is presented is pure brilliance. If the game had been longer, and had some variation to the gameplay it would have shone even brighter.

Street Wrestler will just about keep you going to the end with it's wacky storyline and sense of humour, but after that, you won't want to come back to it much. It's lack of depth and flimsy combat hurts it in that regard. Forget not the gravitas, gamer.

Super Crate Box is a fun game with excellent presentation, and a quick twitchy gameplay easy to get hooked on. There are some issues with the controls, and collision detection cramping the quality quite a bit. Still it is one of the most fun games you can play on your device at the moment.

Pocket League Story has some great moments of fun when you finally beat that hard as nails team, or manage to get a superstar player for the first time. It is also a lesson in boredom with the drawn out matches with little interactivity.

The Danny Elfman-esque music is a particular highlight, perfectly matching the theme and action.

The touch controls could be more responsive, and the music leaves much to be desired. Other than that I was pleasantly surprised by Greedy Penguins.

Playing RayForce is a lot like taking class A drugs. Not that you load up the game and attempt to smoke your iPhone (that doesn't work, I've tried it), but the trippy, swirling graphical effects thrown at you while playing have roughly the same effect as prancing about in a sweat soaked warehouse rave, off your face on an Ecstasy pill.

A great entry in the physics puzzle genre bringing fresh level design challenging to both newbies, and the hardcore fans of the genre. There are better games out there in the physics puzzle genre with the now mandatory level editor, and peer sharing of levels such as Casey´s Contraptions. What sets Furmins apart is the excellent graphics, and challenging level design.

There's a thin line between challenging and frustrating. Epic Game avoids being an Epic Fail because even though it may seem a little too hard at times, you'll be back to conquer it after you've sellotaped your hair back to your scalp (because you tore it out, see?)

Those interested into a turn based strategy game with a proper story will still have a great deal of fun with the game, as will those who keeps Lovecraft art on the wall and his writings under the pillow.

Diggin' Dogs borrows the perspective, and some of the control mechanics from the green crocodile from Disney, but in the end it is a completely unique experience. If you are looking for a challenging puzzler with a lot of game time, and cute dogs you can't go wrong with Diggin' Dogs.

Just do the right thing in the next update THQ: bring back the Hitman.

Granted, it's not some cheap mini-game or crappy animated comic, but it still feels more like a quickly-planned tie-in than a full standalone experience.

It tries to infuse some mystery, but in the end you run around doing errands in a quite linear experience. Still it is highly enjoyable to learn new recipes to collect for, and then cook. Finding new foodstuff, and solve the mystery of the island.

Its redeeming qualities are primarily the same elements that drag it down. It seems that somewhere along the line the creators forgot what every food enthusiast worth his salt should know, "everything in moderation."

Bug Princess 2 is more badass. But it is also very much more of the same. If you can't get enough of bullet hell then this will no doubt quench your thirst. But if you are looking for something new, then you may want to look elsewhere.

The distances of attacks are not that easy to understand, which makes the battles feel a bit random in nature. More importantly the on-rails nature of the battles can turn the game into an endless flier circling around the enemy. However, the excellent dark mood created by the sound, and mellower flight sections are well worth experiencing.

FiveADay didn't grab me the same way that earlier Llamasoft games have, and somehow the subject matter feels more corny than wacky. Still it is a Llamasoft game, and as such has a high level of appeal to me both as a gamer and as a person with interest in game design. And I can't help but laugh at the messages between levels, as those are hilarious and changes depending on your performance.

Tentacle Wars is a highly enjoyable quick strategy game that at times gets too close to being a puzzle game instead.

Joining Hands is a casual puzzle game with loads of levels, good presentation and excellent controls.

A solid puzzle game from the BBC. Anyone looking for something a little different that will test your ability to think quickly will enjoy this game. It has a beautiful art style, fun gameplay and is certainly worth checking out.

Max Payne Mobile pays tribute to the original, and if you have never played the original you owe it to yourself to give it a go. It is by no means a perfect game, and you will get annoyed with Max spastically drying to jump, or getting stuck on something. Still it is an important piece of gaming history, and despite the flaws it is highly enjoyable due to a great story, amazing voice acting and relentless action.

Non Flying Soldiers is a neat entry in the physics puzzle department that combines some of the urgency of Lemmings with a casual gizmo puzzler. There are issues however with the camera angles, the lack of variation and the short game life at less than four hours. Still it is a mighty fun game initially, and a brilliant introduction to physics puzzler for the younger crowd.

One of my biggest gripes is that it takes a little too long for Sonic to get up to full sprint from stationary, so you can see that the simplicity of fastfastfastfastfast makes me happy. And without meaning to be rude dear reader, who are you to judge my happiness? I'm off to enjoy some more speed with Sonic and Tails. Interpret that how you will.

There's also a cool multiplayer mode which sees you go up against three other players in an attempt to see who can crash first…excuse me, stay in the air the longest. It's an enjoyable extra.

Temple Run Brave relies on the same addictive formula that made the original a household name. Complete objectives, upgrade abilities and run just one more time. If you hated this formula in the original you won't be won over by the Brave inclusion. For the rest of us we will just have to keep running.

So if you're the type of sadist that enjoys the thrill of unholy enemies zeroing in on you from all angles with barely a minute to catch your breath, then Mutant Storm is as pure an arcade shooter as you're going to find. Let it rain.

Ethereally moving around the classic scenery can be a great way to spend a couple of hours. I rather solve the puzzles, and if I hadn't already played the original I would have a much harder time than I have.

A great looking game that controls well, and gives us control freaks a time to control everything. Sadly the level objectives force a repetitive experience making the campaign mode a lot like the survival mode.

If you can hack the grind, stick with it and it does actually become more interesting. On the plus side, I lasted longer playing Suspect In Sight than I did with my first and only helicopter experience even before I got to that point.

So if you can get past a couple of niggles, there's an alright game lurking that should keep your attention until the real muscle-bound Adonis's take the London stage. I just hope Mr Bolt doesn't embarrass himself and fall over during his big race.

Le Havre is the most complete board game upon launch offering single player, pass and play and online multiplayer straight out of the box. It should have been cooked for a bit more to clean up the interface a bit, and given it retina resolution. Still it is a great adaption of the physical board game well worth diving into.

We're not going to get Zelda on iOS anytime soon, so this is somewhere near being the next best thing. Just make sure to book an appointment at the barber before sitting down to the introduction. By the time it's over, you'll need it.

It's one that will pull you in with it's charm and won't let you go till your dinner's gone cold. So by all means download and install the game, but make sure you chow down before playing. Because we all know what a cold meal is good for don't we? Absolutely nothing.

ORC: Vengeance certainly has it's moments when the gesture controls come together when surrounded by five or six monsters, and Rok rocks his axe. Too much time is spent slowly running around the linear levels looking for a switch to open another gate.

The game can feel like it's playing itself, and the confusion isn't helped by graphics which are considerably south of beautiful.

I really wanted to love Button Brigade after I saw the really cheesy trailer, and initially I did. Then repetitive retries, cheap deaths and unclear menu options spoiled it somewhat. I still think it is a highly enjoyable puzzler that brings a lot of new ideas to the table.

The fact that the interface is well designed, and the entire game has a Godzilab level of polish also helps longtime appeal.

It might not blow you away, but it does enough to keep you jumping back in for another quick blast, which I believe is the games exact intention.

In the end what matters most is how fun, and stimulating a game is. Sadly Edna & Harvey demands a bit too much tapping about on everything, as the puzzles are a bit too illogical at times.

A good game. It has some issues but it has a lot of potential. In spite of some of the issues, I still think it is well worth taking a look at. There is a ton of gameplay and it is quite fun. WIth an update that fixes some of the issues it could be something special, but as it stands, it is a fun game that is hurt by some problems.

Organ Trail is immensely fun to play a couple of times, but after that the fun vanes.

The presentation is cute, and highly functional. I must mention that the game is universal, but because of the freemium nature with waiting periods and being played in portrait mode I prefer it on the iPhone. Being able to quickly tax my empire when standing in line is great.

KooZac definitely has some fresh ideas, and once you get the hang of the mechanic it is fun to solve the puzzles. Too soon it feels like it doesn't go anywhere, and I never got hooked the way I got to for example Bejeweled.

Controls are simple and effective. A two-way control pad for movement and two large buttons for jumping and sliding under low platforms. They're responsive and work well without getting in the way.

So hey, it's not original, but it's executed well enough to keep you bashing…if you know what I mean.

Monkey Slam is a cute brick breaker that has all the strengths, and flaws of the genre. It might be better suited for a younger crowd than us old timers that have been breaking bricks for almost thirty years.

I love much of what Dragon Island has to offer. There are just some elements that clearly lack the polish and depth of the Nintendo title it pays homage to.

I had a fun couple of hours beating Nightmares from the Deep HD, and there were still a lot of achievements left and a harder level of difficulty giving more hours of the same puzzles. If you want an adventure game set in a pirate world not too far from Pirates of the Caribbean this is definitely a nice option even for those not usually keen on hidden object games.

Wild Blood leaves me both hungry for more, and cold for it at the same time. At it's core there is a great hack 'n slash experience, up there in fact with Gameloft's Hero of Sparta series, and at times even God of War (the definitive slasher). However, the constant badgering to spend more money through in-app-purchase leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

So it's not perfect, but it is immaculately presented as well as self-aware.

Super Hexagon is tough, and that is clearly its defining feature. If you aren't up for a game that will frustrate you, stay away. High score chasers will feel right at home, if not outright delighted with what this simple but infuriating title has to offer.

The poor technical implementation aside, I still think Lunar is a great game. This just doesn't like the way it was originally intended to play.

The soundtrack is also pretty cool and epic sounding. A little cut-and-paste with the production, but nice to listen to.

If you are a fan of the first Monsters Ate My Condo, and want an even more frantic experience it is easy to progress into the Super version.

So it's a polished game let down by a morally corrupt IAP system that is directly to blame for everything bad in the world today.

Girls Like Robots is a quirky seating arrangement, or rather relationship simulator set in a high school love drama. It is perhaps the most serious game to be published by adult swim. It does however have a sense of humour, and despite not having anything fart or die horribly it is a fun game. There aren't many games on the App Store with this kind of gameplay, and as such it certainly fills a gap between Joining Hands and Triple Town.

Also a good thing is that screeching to a halt just before the last flag to successfully complete a stunt – especially one of the trickier ones – is actually quite satisfying. It's pretty much all you could ask for in a game like this which probably has hundreds of relatives in the AppStore. Go then, strap on your helmet, rev your engine, and try not to fall into a canyon. Katie Cowpusher wouldn't be happy with that.

Polara is a fresh entry in the endless runner genre featuring a quick, and clever colour-shifting mechanic. Slow to start, but once you get to harder levels the game becomes hard to put away. At that point the lack of graphical flair doesn't matter, and I can only do one thing: keep running. And yes, die.

The presentation is more polished than the original, but it will not win any accolades for graphics. There is simply too much grey, and the bloodspatter isn't over the top. I would have liked some wicked splashes of blood littering the screen. As for sound it is ok too.

Save Them All has some neat ideas that at times become too ambitious. It tries to combine the arcade action running found in Don't Run With a Plasma Sword, and the skill based patient running of Canabalt. When it works it is brilliant, but too often a cluttered screen with too much going on, and a hero that melts into the background hindering the brilliance.

Kumo Lumo is a decent, colorful game that is perplexingly free.

Not the most powerful game in the universe. It is however a quite enjoyable romp through memory lane that can be enjoyed by both fans, and newcomers to the series.

Funky Smugglers is a good game with a slick look and enjoyable bite-sized gameplay which even though it gets a little repetitive, is perfect for those moments when you're bored and stuck in a queue. An airport queue perhaps.

As a JRPG style experience with some callbacks to Dungeons and Dragons, Knights of Pen and Paper excels. Just don't expect the full pen and paper experience.

Sometimes you just want to keep things simple and find the fastest way hit things with a hammer. Here it is.

The double-tap for confirmation system is something I believe no game should have, and what seems to be a deliberately obscure menu system (and the fact you have to register to access the game's main features), is a bit iffy, but once you start playing the game proper, you certainly find it hard to stop. Remember, it's 100% or nothing.

I found myself frustrated with some of the action elements at times, and even a little tired with some repetitious levels, but that doesn't stand in the way of Flea Symphony being a decent puzzle romp. There are plenty of levels included, and the game's IAP system only unlocks levels that the player hasn't progressed to yet.

While Arcane Legends may feel like a small step back for the franchise in spite of it's positive and innovative elements, it's still fun and provides one of the best mobile MMORPG experiences you can find on Android or iOS.

Even with these smart decisions on the part of the publisher (or possibly decisions made at the behest of the developer), and the quality of the ports, I can't say that the Raiden games hold up against shooters tailored more towards iOS. Even with the faster touch controls enabled, I found that my hand was getting in the way far too often, and that I didn't have the same level of immersion that I would have with a physical joystick.

To it's credit, Jet Set Radio is so cool, funky and still very fresh that you could easily mistake it for a brand new iOS IP. It's just unfortunate that the controls can't elevate a good game to a great one; although to be fair, that's not the sole fault of the game itself.

If you can't get your hands on the 3DS release of Mutant Mudds, the iOS version is serviceable, but the original remains the definitive platform for Mudds.

City Conquest is an interesting hybrid, one that feels like it could have used a little less tower defense in the mix.

Controls aside, it's actually an enjoyable romp as you figure out the best way round each maze, trying to avoid the increasingly difficult and sadistic obstacles with only a bouncy ball (which can at least be upgraded) to aid you. It's about timing, and not a small bit of luck too.

Crumble Zone doesn't have aspirations to be anything more than a race to the top of the leaderboards, but at that it does pretty well. A few nagging control issues and a lack of variety don't stop this game from being a good way to spend a few minutes between chores.

A great puzzle game. It doesn't necessarily rewrite the book on puzzle games, but all in all, it's a solid package that is well worth a look if you are into the genre; especially Tetris-like puzzlers.

Ravensword Shadowlands is a game that tries to do too much for its own good. While clear effort was placed into visual effects, and creating a wide variety of environments, the elements to fill out these areas are just not present.

The game controls great and looks fantastic. The story might not be worth writing home about, but it at least paints a well known historical figure with a new twist. Was Noah a cold-hearted monster? Probably not, but at least Chillingo is willing to think outside the box.

Dungelot should be applauded for its lack of a secondary in-game currency, and the inability for the player to purchase coins for real-world money.

Temple Run 2 is a good endless runner game, better in some ways than the original, and in other ways worse.

There's always the feeling at the back of your mind that the game is a little over-complicated. Ironically, it's because it's so well presented and fun that you can't help thinking how much more fun a simple balls-to-the-wall blast fest would've been. The agency building template, like my trousers from ten years ago, just doesn't seem to be the most natural fit.

Kingdom Conquest 2 certainly has enough to offer for those who enjoy city building freemium titles. The action RPG or strategy elements likely won’t be enough to sell those who also don’t enjoy titles such as Farmville or We Rule. Of course, the game is free, so it doesn’t hurt to give it a shot.

So it may not be a technological marvel, and the lack of truly disruptive power-ups is a little disappointing in a title like this, but gameplay is instantly addictive because it’s so damn simple. And because you don’t have to think too much with the Slaughter mode, it’s satisfying fun when you’re in need of a quick session.

Year Walk isn’t for everyone, as it is far from a casual experience and it takes a lot of effort from the player to get into it. For those who manage to immerse themselves completely this is one of the greatest games ever on iOS. For those who don’t it is a waste of time, and money.

Sporos doesn’t do much new that I haven’t seen before, but it packs and presents the puzzles in a polished fashion. A great puzzler for relaxing in bed, or picking up for just a few minutes while waiting on the bus. Try the lite version first to get a feel for it.

Penumbear is a quality puzzle platformer with a lot of content, and unsettling presentation. It never feels casual, and finding all the hidden stuff means you have to be prepared to have Penumbear impaled on spikes quite a lot. Not a game for the kiddies, but rather a game for those into darker games such as Limbo, Nihilumbra or Oscura.

‘The God’s: Rebellion’ is the game equivalent of fast food – pretty (tasty), not exactly good for you (not much depth), but you can’t help having more. It might not be the most sophisticated title, but there’s a thousand other App Store games for that. If you’re in the mood for the simple act of putting pointed steel to soft demon flesh, you could do far worse.

If you are just playing Mini Ninjas for a quick diversion and don’t get caught up in the implications that a paid system has on the scoring you are in for a treat. Those who want to sink tons of time and money into the title certainly can. I’d say that Square Enix has done a much better job at publishing a much better free to play title than they have in the past.

Jones on Fire is a fun runner that is easy to get into, and play for days.

Ms. Splosion Man explodes straight into my heart with her cute quirky style, but at the same time she is a gold-digger not afraid to go for my wallet after she has captured my heart. Please Ms. I am a married man, and I can’t afford any expensive mistresses.

Otherwise it’s classic arcade stuff – fast, addictive and easy to get into.

If you enjoy the Virtual Villagers games this is a nice addition to the slower paced time management games.

The puzzles are challenging, sometimes frustratingly so, however nothing really blows you away in Block Rogue, and so at the end of the day it's just a solid puzzle game and nothing more.

Trouble in Tin Town is not a strategy game suitable for the seasoned TBS gamer. It can be highly entertaining as a time waster if you just ignore the strategy, and go for large melee battles.

Virtual City is fun, but not without it's faults. If you like economy games, you will enjoy Virtual City, however it will get boring for some players rather quickly, due to it's simplistic style.

All in all the game is pretty easy to grab and play for a while but it is definitely hard to master. It is still pretty short though; I beat it in like two hours or so, on normal difficulty.

Graveyard Shift isn't a bad game, but it does leave you feeling you haven't got your money's worth when your done.

Overall, its a solid shooter. For fans of Minigore that thought the gameplay was lacking, you'll certainly getting more out of Pirate's Treasure. But despite the campaign adding longevity to proceedings, it manages to become very samey after a short time.

In the end, the game is pretty fun; it is definitely the most explosive iPhone game I have ever played.

In the end, this game isn't for the usual gamers. If you are a hunter though and have a lot of patience, then you will definitely find something good here.

Crap of Defense is definitely not a bad game, but it suffers from lack of variation.

All in all it is a cool baseball game, but it feels like it can be improved so much that I just can't find myself recommending it.

After playing the game for an hour or so I was hooked. Alpine Crawler World is a solid casual arcade off-road racer.

Backbreaker 2: Vengeance is a well-presented arcade game. A lack of control options, and a clutter of onscreen buttons make it less appealing than the original.

I give it my limited recommendation due to the lack of content. Battle Blasters is a game that will demand both strategy and quick fingers, and thankfully it gives you the controls to succeed.

Getting hung up on a puzzle right before lecture starts, missing a chunk of dialogue in front of the television, and trying to figure out what the heck I was doing when I last saved so that I can resume my story are all things that really conflict with how I play my iPhone games.

There is quite a lot of content in the game with both story missions, and the option for hunting for goodies.

Caligo Chaser is not a bad game, but it doesn't grab me either. An RPG that doesn't grab you isn't really interesting at all in my point of view. Furthermore the uneven pacing hurts the game tremendously.

The game is worth getting if you want to have some straightforward plat forming, but don't expect to have this on your device once you have finished it.

No Human is a fun game, but the thin content and sparse presentation draw the score down.

Iron man 2 is a fun game, but it's far too easy. You'll breeze through it's 9 levels in just over two hours, and even then it will feel more like a theme park thrill ride than an intense action game.

Risk on the iPhone is a good game by default, but the experience of using it is poor. Risk fails to bring features already available in games such as Carcassone, forcing players to sit huddled about their iPhone screens for a lengthy strategy session.

Gameloft state that this is the most ambitious action RPG yet to grace the AppStore. Ambition is one thing, but delivering on that ambition is quite another. Unfortunately, Sacred Odyssey is lacking in too many areas, many of which are paramount for this genre to succeed.

The game mechanics is fun, and easy to understand. The lasting power of the game is low though, as you have to restart from the slow beginning upon death.

What tickles me the most, is the thought of the developers spending hours searching for the gayest music track to accompany the game, where they settle in the end for Erasure's Always - a song that would turn even George Michael a brighter shade of pink!

A cash-in? yes! But once more it raises a smile.

I look forward to Xenome Episode 2, and hopefully Nine Pound Studios will hire someone to create interesting missions tying up the story.

A highly challenging game that is hampered by poor controls.

Heavy Mach 2 tries too much in my opinion to span too many genres.

The Sims 3 World Adventures offer very little in terms of Sims gameplay, but the good production values save the final score. The fact that you can import and export the Sims between the Sims 3 and World Adventures is also a big positive factor to the game.

EA Sports MMA is about as good as I can see an MMA game being on the iPhone, but that does not necessarily make it a great game by any means.

Playing Eco Punk is a fun and intense experience for quick sessions.

Mikado Defenders is definitely one of the better looking, and sounding tower defense games in a saturated market. If you utilize a good strategy the game becomes too easy, and starts playing itself.

The Settlers for iPhone is still a quality title but I can't recommend it unless you think that balancing your checking account is exciting.