Gunslugs 2 is a chaotic run and gun shooter with all the subtlety of a brick coming through a window.

This might be the best game in the Minotaur Project yet – its blending of various game types feels original, yet still so very retro. Check this one out.

The Trace isn't the toughest of murder mysteries to solve, but it's pretty fun to figure out.

Naught Reawakening's checkpoint system is a source of frustration, but otherwise this world-turning platforming title is unique and atmospheric.

Deft and dexterous digits go for distance in On The Line. Just stay away from the sides!

Not quite SSX for iOS, but close enough.

Pixel Rush proves why one shouldn’t write off games based on descriptions alone. The only way to really know how good a game can be is by playing it.

In the end, Expand It! is a fun (and cute) little distraction of an iOS game. It can get frustrating at times, but it does a pretty good job of merging rainbows, dinosaurs, and physics more often than not.

Loud and outspoken, OPERATION DRACULA will punish and excite you with equal measure.

Hoopa City is a creative city building app allowing kids to build their own landscapes.

Tesla Wars strikes back in this similar but superior sequel.

Tiny ball, big game.

Tough yet satisfying is about right for Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic.

Rock On is the single player version of SongPop, and that's a good thing.

Tiny Space Adventure is a mostly delightful puzzler that will test players’ memory and pattern recognition skills.

Gon is a personable action/physics game that tests the limits of players' reflexes.

Chimpact makes me hungry. Mostly for bananas, but also for one more round of play, making it easy to recommend to those who enjoy this type of (one more) iOS monkey business.

Due to the level of difficulty and its minimalist theme, Splice is going to be a bit of an acquired taste. Some will prefer more handholding and more character. For those who love to experiment, however, this is the game to gravitate towards. It's a purist's idea of heaven.

Wheels of Aurelia is a game that leans heavily on its style and setting to create a compelling experience. Its mechanics aren’t complicated, and its story mostly exists to paint a picture of Italy circa 1978, but the end result is a game that can still draw you into a world that is rarely—if ever—explored in games, and that's something worth celebrating.

When it comes to spooky, Mental Hospital III delivers; it’s immersive in its desolation.

Operation Wow offers a great homage to arcade classic Operation Wolf.

Quotation Forthcoming.

Crowntakers is a tough combination of turn based strategy and Roguelike. It's quite satisfying, though.

It's a little cumbersome placing one finger on a shape to move the machine along the riverbed, blocking the player from seeing what's going on but, other than that, Eager Beaver ticks all the relevant physics puzzler boxes. It's not quite as interesting a concept as we usually see from Chillingo but the cute appearance of Edgar goes a long way to rectifying things.

With over sixty levels spread across three areas (Deep Caverns, Lava Tunnels and Lunar Foundry), and fifty eight ship parts to collect, it should keep all but the most persistent players busy for a while.

Fun, easy to play, good looking and plenty of challenge. Snail Bob seems like it would be great for kids, too. Definitely worth playing!

Supercell is very good at making their derivative games look good and original, but they need to start doing more than that.

Though it may be hard to believe, Beeline may have found the perfect way to distill the Ghostbusters experience into iOS game form. The fact that it is completely free and fun to boot makes it an even heartier download recommendation. So, who you gonna call? It should definitely be these guys.

Learn math, a little spelling, and some serious problem solving skills (or just have fun) with this programmable pal. Just don't expect a virtual buddy.

This puzzle platformer is beautifully animated, inventive, and surprisingly deep.

Conceptually, Burn the Rope sounds fairly fun, but it does get fairly tedious as the game goes on.

SimplePhysics is an original effort – one that I can't help but appreciate for the combination of creativity and challenge it offers.

Bounsy reacts to players' touch in a whole new way, by making them a physical part of each level.

StarDunk is a very nice looking game that is quite amazing due to its multiplayer capabilities.

Ultimately, Assemblage does a great job of capturing both the simplicity and complexity of building something and making it last.

The visuals are very well done, making it easy to track the action even on small iPhone and iPod screens.

When taken as a single-player card (cash) game with the potential for multiplayer in the future, Reiner Knizia's Money is definitely a game worth playing. It's much easier to learn than it first appears, and can be utterly absorbing if given the chance. It's no multiplayer tour-de-force, sure, but that doesn't mean it isn't still a heck of a lot of fun.

Bloons TD Battles is a simplified take on the Bloons TD series that's all about the multiplayer combat online.

This "Best of" version of the King of Fighters series packs a serious punch, as long as you have a bluetooth controller at your disposal.

Have your logic skills tested with Kubiko.

HipstaFox is a great single that makes players long for the whole album.

The environments and models look great and they hold up during extensive play. Players looking for something different should give Sky Gamblers: Rise of Glory a look.

Fans of the Metroidvania genre of platformer will find a great example of the genre here.

Midnight Bite is a savory snack for fans of stealth action games.

It's great gameplay, and there's plenty of it there, meaning that for just 99 cents Space Leap is worthy of anyboy's attention.

Like a good thrill ride, Lumicon goes from banal and meditative, comfortable and easy to a tilt-a-whirl of tossing, screaming, stomach-flipping nostalgia. It's why I stand in line for 45 minutes in the first place.

This adventure game about a lost cat serves up some subdued and idyllic puzzling.

Toybox is a great execution of a unique combination of standard ideas. The hybrid product is something unique in and of itself, and while it's not very meaty, it's definitely worth exploring.

Risk and its sundry clones are great and all, but games like World Conqueror 2 take the genre to a more realistic next level without compromising playability. It's not perfect, but at $2.99 it's worth exploring.

As I said earlier, this game is perfect for those who ride mass transit and want something to do while standing up on a bus or train, or for anyone that just enjoys a low-res retro experience. The game is relentlessly simple, but it’s got fun in it.

While Pac'n-Jump is hardly the most original game on the App Store, it certainly adapts from its inspirations well and offers plenty of fan service along the way. Fans of the endless ascension platformer genre could do far worse.

While experts won't find completing levels that challenging, being able to 3 star each level is another matter and it greatly extends the longevity of the game.

The puzzles can get a bit repetitive, but there are plenty of game modes to switch things up when needed. This is one game that won't be rotting away in some forgotten folder.

Hot Springs Story isn't quite as gripping as Game Dev Story. Its subject matter being not quite as clearly enjoyable as the earlier game, plus it's really quite a serious sim, with no sign of the humor of Game Dev Story. However, in turn it's a deeper experience with more to it. This ensures that Hot Springs Story is still a great game to play, just not quite as wondrous as its predecessor.

It's addicting, open, and at the same time structured. It also offers a decent amount of character progression. It ticks a lot of boxes on a lot of different checklists, and is bound to appeal to players with a number of different preferences.

Fans of defense games and the geoDefense series will enjoy this.

As far as line drawing games go, Twang The Fox is like a breath of fresh air for a genre that seems to have been on its last leg for quite some time.

Put down the newspaper, Grandma! There's a newer, more exciting, more challenging crossword available.

ClickGamer Solitaire doesn't reinvent the wheel. There are no gimmicks or oddness here. Mostly because it doesn't need them. It does exactly what you could want from a solitaire game which is all you could ask for. An ideal game to play on your lunch break.

KANO is the world’s most dangerous bounce house. It’s also great mindless fun.

Scurvy Scallywags is a match-3 puzzle game with RPG elements and unique gameplay.

Warmongers is definitely a cool and challenging game, but it might be a bit too challenging for some. If nothing else the requisite grind is something of a, well, grind. It is fun and it does sport some cool concepts, but it could stand to loosen up a little.

It's flashy and offers some great visual and audio feedback for just about every single action taken, and being able to manage a professional (fictitious) baseball team is just neat. Even for someone who's not really into America's Favorite Pastime.

Traffic Panic London is about having fun and blowing stuff up. It's the ideal stress buster when stuck on the subway or underground tube, waiting to head to work or return home. There's no need to spend real money on anything so this is the ideal inexpensive treat.

Although the game suffers from loose controls, the actual gameplay is quite refreshing and fun. If the player can get passed the loose controls, there is a wonderful game with great fun to be had.

Explore a humorous life with Mister Smith & His Adventures.

Shoot at everything that moves in this endless auto shooter, and watch as fun is had by all.

HoPiKo is a frantic speed run of a game, requiring some exceptional reactions.

The 3D endless runner genre could use more games like Zaxxon Escape, ones that try to do something new with their concepts. It doesn't always succeed, but it is still a fun take on the genre.

Haunt the House: Terrortown is noticeably short, but it's still a clever title that looks great.

The GT Racing series returns with some more stunning visuals and a vast campaign mode, though it can become slightly too geared towards in-app purchases.

It might not revolutionize the genre, but that doesn't stop Skyline Skaters from being a very enjoyable Endless Runner.

While I do wish the game was more difficult, it's just too fun to put down, which can only mean good things.

Control is spot-on, with a simple tap of the right or left thumb activating the game's flippers.

For fans of the retro style, Shuttle Scuttle should be very appealing, as it sticks very well to its roots as an NES homage, and that consistent style shows. Plus, it's an entertaining and challening shoot 'em up that should leave players begging for mercy after a while.

Sina Mora brings beautiful scenery, a unique story, and fantastic boss battles to the App Store.

VR Mission EXT does stealth action surprisingly well, gives players plenty of incentive to replay levels for higher scores, and looks great (and familiar) while doing it.

It also does seem particularly well-suited for children learning letters, or having just started attempting to read, write, and spell.

The fast pace and locked-room setup of Overboard! are perfect for a mobile murder mystery where you can truly pull the strings behind the scenes. I just wish doing so was a little easier or felt less like a guessing game, especially once you've uncovered a new path. That said, the game is an incredible feat of writing, and perfectly enjoyable for a few playthroughs. Perhaps if I wait to revisit it again Overboard! will feel fresh enough to give it some more tries.

Pot of Legend sets players up with a single, simple goal, but meeting that goal is smashing fun.

I'm not likely to continue playing Touchgrind BMX on my iPhone because of how much of the screen my fingers cover. But I'll probably continue playing it on my iPad regardless of the awkward switchover.

A lot of people are familiar with MOBAs at this point, but how many of them have played one that's turn-based?

It's a clever, rewarding, and adorable game for the most part, and one that probably shouldn't be overlooked.

Despite a snag here and there, Dark Fear successfully blends horror and RPG mechanics with classic adventure gaming.

Dig Dog is a relatively simple game that follows simple rules, but it manages to mix its gameplay elements together to make for a dynamic and challenging platformer. It definitely isn’t doing anything you haven’t seen before, but everything it does do, it does with incredible finesse.

A solid example of a classic horror game, the second instalment of The Last Door - Chapter 2: Memories continues to tell a hauntingly good story.

While it could use more content like a multiplayer mode and additional elements to make it less repetitive, Scribble Hero isn't a bad game considering its low $0.99 price tag and decent replay value. It's definitely targeted more toward children and casual gamers, but serious gamers may also find this title enjoyable if they can get past a few disappointments.

There is nothing not to like about Little Acorns. Even the soundtrack has a funky groove. For newcomers to platforming this is a great entry point, and veterans of the genre will find the challenge, precision and gameplay on par with the best.

Bloo Kid 2 has arrived to give fans of classic platformers something to reminisce about. But how long will it last?

The co-op is what makes this game stand out; while going solo is fun enough, being able to hop on with a friend to take down some undead is even more exciting.

Embracelet is a touching and enjoyable narrative adventure despite the fact that it has significant control issues.

This is an innovative and different app and there aren't any others like it that I know of.

Tic-Tac-Toe with intense strategy? Tic Tactics provides just that.

While it is surrounded by a decent package, the real reason to play MangoHero is for its neat "combination" style of tower defense gameplay. It may not be the future of the genre but it is a tiny welcome breath of fresh air.

It's not Resident Evil or Silent Hill. However, it's still survival horror all the same.

Sword of Xolan is a wonderful bite-sized platforming adventure.

Sheep Up! was something of a surprise with its subtle but effective combination of genres. It feels slightly off in a couple of places, but it's still a clever and stylish sheep bouncing good time.

Robokill provides an enjoyable experience if played in small doses.