To-Fu Fury isn't revolutionary, but it is a satisfying physics puzzle game.

Defender Chronicles 2 should satisfy those that want a unique spin on tower defense, or were clamoring for a sequel years after the innovative original game, though it is something of a flawed title.

World of Warriors looks gorgeous and has a 'gotta catch em all' vibe to it, but its in-app purchases feel restrictive.

I don't consider Dark Meadow a "copy" so much as a new entry in a young genre. A genre that it fits very, very well. Fans of gesture hack-n-slashers, gothic thrillers or both are in for a real treat.

Big Cave Games have managed to deliver the caliber experience in ORC: Vengeance that Gameloft's Dungeon Hunter series has been unsuccessfully attempting to attain for the last three years. Recommending this title doesn't do enough justice. You should steal every iOS device you can find and install it immediately. The owner will have no choice but to thank you for it later.

The charm of Grim Joggers comes with its retro interface. The little joggers all graphically look like they are somewhere between the NES and the SNES, and the sound effects and upbeat theme music really set the mood well.

Puckerz! is one of those games that's truthfully somewhat shallow, but despite this, it's easy-to-play nature gives it an addictive quality.

This shooter offers a lot of variety and feels good to play, but doesn’t have much of a personality.

I love grappling hooks, and this game is chock-full of hooking action.

The fact that he gets over 100 km/hr is amazing.

It's a simple premise, and the result is a fun game that you can easily play over and over again. Swinging upward from gear to gear is great fun. It doesn't hurt that the artwork is so gorgeous, or that the music is fantastic.

iOOTP Baseball 2011 can often be convoluted, but I had tons of fun with it. As a huge baseball fan, I found myself engrossed and entirely addicted by the game. There could be a lot of work to improve the user interface, but that shouldn't deter other baseball fans from picking up and enjoy this game.

The RPG elements, awesome graphics and addicting game play are what stood out the most for me in this game.

A game like this could have so easily seemed like terribly bad taste but its cartoon style nature ensures that Hackycat is simply mindless fun. It’s the kind of game that easily turns “just one more go” into an hour of joy. Just remember: Don’t try this at home.

Frontline Commando: D-Day brings a World War II third-person shooter experience to iOS as players fight through 145 missions based on actual battles.

Kyubo is a little rough at times, but it's a pretty clever puzzle platformer regardless.

Arcade games were designed back in the day to be insanely hard in an effort to eat up quarters. While the modern arcade is more of a novelty at this point, the spirit of difficulty still remains in a title such as this.

Socioball is a tricky but well made collection of puzzles relating to getting a ball to the finish line.

Mr Jump is unforgivingly tough, and you'll love it for that exact reason.

War, what is it good for? We're not sure but this kind of works.

Riff the Robot is kind of like Peggle, but more skill based.

Don't let the price tag fool you. If you're not willing to pony up a ten spot, your time in Magic 2015 is going to be short-lived indeed.

Devious Dungeon has some good ideas but it fails to execute on them, missing what makes its inspirations great.

Don't judge DOOM Resurrection simply because it's "on-rails." It's actually an incredibly engaging and fun game that was truly made specifically for the iPhone. Yes, at $9.99 it's a bit pricy, but that's a worthy price to pay for one of the iPhone's best games.

Unpossible is much better than its English!

Consistently varied, Mucho Party is quite the delight. Even for those with the attention span of a goldfish, Mucho Party is sure to entertain. It’s certainly more entertaining when competing against other players, but even against the AI it’ll make the time pass pretty quickly.

Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is an amazing new model for mobile ports that should get applied to more (and better) games.

There might be no words within Unmechanical but it still tells quite the story about a little, lost robot. It's a highly imaginative puzzle game, too.

Dead Man's Draw is a fun deck-building card game that would be a lot more fun if it had multiplayer.

If you like the series, this one should definitely be on your list, and if you’re completely unfamiliar with Shin Megami Tensei, it’s still worth checking out if you’re a fan of RPGs in general. Undoubtedly there’s some grinding to be done the further you get - especially if you want to avoid microtransactions - but that’s fairly standard for this type of game, rather than being unique to Liberation.

The unique tornado-as-a-weapon mechanics bring something new to the genre and players should definitely take notice.

Bugs Wars is one of those delightful games that you can drop into and everything just clicks immediately.

If you love arcade racers, Raging Thunder 2 is one of the best available for the iPhone/iPod Touch platform.

A great experience for fans of the movies, but there isn't much to go back to after the story ends. If you're a fan of point-and-click style games, and if you even remotely enjoy Back to the Future, then this game is great purchase.

I'm finding Fluxx to be somewhat of a tricky recommendation. Not because it's bad, but because it doesn't really capture the manic nature of the original game.

A game with a man who launches animals from a magical monocle can't be bad.

Blip Blup is a puzzle game that is all about strategically tapping tiles to fill the entire board with color.

Cling Thing surprises at every turn with clever uses of its sticky mechanics.

Blek is a beautfiul minimalist puzzle game that has players drawing lines to follow a path that will hit all the dots in a level, requiring planning and spatial awareness to master.

The virtual controls aren’t perfect, but DuckTales Remastered is such a great nostalgia trip they’re easy to forgive.

Slitherine and Hunted Cow have created a challenging, yet humorous strategic warfare game, where good vs. evil fight for control of the land.

Apollo Justice Ace Attorney is a great version of a pretty good Ace Attorney game. If you haven't played one of these titles before, I'd recommend checking out the Phoenix Wright Trilogy's free episodes to see if it's the kind of game for you first. Otherwise, I have no problem recommending this game for anyone looking for a great Ace Attorney experience on iOS.

This iOS port is fine, and otherwise this Resident Evil game is enjoyable in a kind of risk-averse, tried-and-true-formula kind of way.

Blosics is yet another of those great "just one more level" games; the kind that incite the sort of conditioning that leaves us hopelessly tapping at the screen like lab rats pushing buttons for a food reward.

An extremely well put together, although short experience. The controls are on the cusp of being perfect for the genre, the graphics and sound are top notch, and the online gameplay is definitely a glimpse into what iPhone FPS multiplayer will be like.

Slayin is an endless action-RPG that is exceptionally retro, and just plain exceptionally good.

I'm absolutely in love with Crazy Taxi on iOS: it's a fantastic port of a bona fide classic.

You'll wish that Lastronaut had more to offer, but it's still pretty fun.

Monsters, Inc. Run is a fun ride at an inexpensive price. Offering more structure and purpose than many other Endless or Auto Runners, there's plenty of reason to keep coming back for more. I had a blast with it.

While Bit Pilot, at face value, may not seem to have much to offer, the exact opposite is true; it's a deceptively-intense game with a lot of personality, fluid controls and a thought-provoking soundtrack.

Controls work similarly well through the touch screen.

RAVENMARK: Mercenaries is a multi-player, free-to-play strategy game based on the gameplay mechanics of RAVENMARK: Scourge of Estellion.

Frogatto is a platformer with an old-school style, a lovable character, and some great level designs.

iOS gamers looking for a challenge from their games will be satisfied by Commander Pixman, as it is extremely difficult.

I'm honestly shocked that PikPok isn't charging money for Slam Dunk King. There's more than enough content and fun here for a non-freemium game. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. It just seems weird.

Duckers is unique fun, even in the crowded endless genre on iOS. It's cute fun for all ages, and despite the clever naming and presence of Mother Duckers, it's worth playing beyond that novelty.

10000000 is at times extremely frustrating, but I still find myself compelled to play it again and again. I mean, that name is just hard to type out because I'm never sure how many zeroes there are in it, but it's still a great puzzle-RPG hybrid.

As long as players are willing to be patient or pony up a little coin, Coaster Crazy is an exceptionally fun trip into the deepest recesses of a creative mind. The open-ended gameplay and interesting challenges will keep players guessing, long after queue lines have been opened for business. Forget free-to-play, this is a definitely-should-play.

Given such a high level of difficulty, Puzzle Retreat should last many players quite a while, providing they don’t mind that the sole competition involved is with themselves.

Fiz lets players live out a career as a craft brewer in this clever and charming management game.

dEXTRIS is a dance of deadly dexterity that's very challenging but highly replayable.

Candy Crush Soda Saga is the latest of King's match-3 games, and it's just as fun as the rest.

Despite a few flaws, this free-to-play strategy game is a fun mix of new and old strategy formulas.

The first three Phoenix Wright games have made their way to iOS with sharper visuals and a reworked UI. No more excuses.

At its core, Lock 'n' Load is an average dual-stick shooter. However, it's executed in such an above-average way that complaints like that cease to matter. Plus, in one section players control a grandma with guns strapped to her wheelchair. Who wouldn't want to play that?

Dragon Quest VIII for mobile isn't a flawless port of the PlayStation 2 masterpiece, but it's still well worth playing.

All the shiny graphics and technological feats in the world can't make up for the fact that Ravensword feels more like a beefed-up proof-of-concept demo than a full-fledged game.

Snowball!! is a remarkably straightforward pinball game, which might be a good or bad thing depending on who you are. I imagine this game won't quite appeal to folks that loved what PinOut!! did to pinball on mobile, for example. It's not the deepest experience in the world, but it doesn't really have to be. Much like a fresh snowfall, Snowball!! is best appreciated for its simple purity.

INC is not perfect, but it's another solid action-platformer from OrangePixel. Fans of games with cloud-based saves and remote control support will want to check this one out.

JYDGE is a fine dual stick shooter that can challenge you for hours. The only real problem is that its challenges grow repetitive extremely quickly. There is something satisfying about upgrading your character to your liking to take on these repeated objectives, but it’s just not as interesting as other concepts that have been used in 10tons other (and better) dual stick shooters.

Pokémon TCG is a collectible card game done perfectly for mobile.

Players who enjoy bright, neon graphics with a retro feel will love the look of Lightopus and players looking for a challenging but satisfying experience will not be disappointed.

Pocket Planes addresses the main concerns I had with Tiny Tower in the long-term: that there wasn't much of a point to the game, and little goal to attain. Pocket Planes is much more involved, with concrete goals, but still keeps the principles that make NimbleBit's social titles so fun and addictive. Even haters of 'social' games need to give this a shot.

Anyone into either zombie games, or the dual stick control scheme, should give this game a shot. It's not an extremely deep game, but it does a nice job of combining zombie destruction, linear levels, and dual stick shooting into a nice brain eating package.

Trenches is an excellent RTS (real-time strategy) game with no direct goals to urge you onward. If that sounds fine to you, go ahead-give it a try.

Tumbledrop just oozes cuteness. Thankfully, there's a substantial, challenging physics puzzle underneath that sugar-sweet skin.

Coco Loco doesn't reinvent the physics puzzler, but it adds a honeyed style of its own to arguably the most popular genre of game on iOS.

Even with all the content, for the current asking price it's difficult to recommend Gene Effect as something that will definitely be enjoyed. But as something peacefully simple but exceptionally pretty, Gene Effect will be right up the alley of many an iOS gamer.

While Trivi.al is a little heavily weighted towards US audiences and far from the most attractive looking of apps, it's a fun starting block for an enjoyable trivia experience. In-game chat keeps the competitive element steady and the free ad-supported nature of the game will ensure it's open to all. With the right community, this could prove popular.

This game is a no brainer for any fan of the physics puzzler genre, especially at a price of just $0.99 for a universal app.

Tranquil and relatively minimalistic, KAMI is a charming puzzle game focused on a very simple concept.

Greater Than Games' tabletop classic, Sentinels of the Multiverse swoops in to save the day on iPad.

A walk down memory lane isn't foolproof for Dragon Quest III, but it has its merits.

REKT! takes the ideas of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and streamlines them into a neat little mobile package. The only problem is, that package is a little too small at the moment. With only one course, REKT! can entertain for a few play, but then runs out of gas relatively quickly. When more courses come, REKT! will potentially be a great game, but for now, it just feels more like a proof of concept.

This manic action game works well on mobile thanks to its swift pacing, slow-motion mechanics, and clever scoring system.

Infinity Blade III's new additions fail to improve on the well-worn formula.

At only 99c, it'd be silly not to buy RoboSockets. It offers a great new take on a tried and tested format. All I'd like to see added to it would be an Endless mode which would add some longevity to the title but a Time Attack mode goes some way to solving this.

If you're looking for a good time killer with great game play but aren't really interested in story, I would say that Avatar is worth a look. You can check it out for $6.99.

The combination of persistent progression, user generated tracks, and bright neon graphics takes this simple racing game to a whole new level.

Dive deep in this fun explore-em-up that's a little grind heavy but ultimately quite entertaining.

It's challenging, requires a surprising amount of thought, and most importantly, is fast. Pick it up for some great action, just don't go in thinking that you are playing the next Final Fantasy.

It's certainly not the best RPG in the App Store (probably not even in the top 10), and It may just be a 75 page book wrapped up in 900 pages of fluff, but as far as mobile RPG's go, it gets the job done.

Can Free-to-Play work well for episodic gaming? Let's just say that this is a perfect example of episodic done VERY right.

Siegecraft TD is an open-field tower defense game that wastes its most interesting aspect on a multiplayer mode that's got a steep learning curve.

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.

Batman teams up with a huge cast or heroes and villains to fight the dreaded Brainiac and save the world.

Chuchel is a silly little game that feels like you’re playing a weird animated short at the beginning of a kids movie. It’s creative, bright, and charming, but all of those qualities are somewhat transient. As long as you’re making your way through Chuchel with no roadblocks, it’s delightful. If you have to sit through any repeated animations though, it can feel like a chore.

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