While there really is no chance at victory and the controls feel less than perfect, continue?98765433210 is an exquisite game that any iOS device owner should not miss out on.

Tiny Kingdom is still very much a fun and accessible freemium sim. It’s definitely easier to get into than many of its peers, just not quite as much as I’d have hoped. Still, it’s certainly worth a look.

An awful lot of fun. The strategy involved in reading and figuring out what each monster is made out of makes for a particularly entertaining experience.

Create words out of tiles in under 2 minutes in this competitive and enjoyable multiplayer word game.

ERA Defense offers a little something for everybody, so long as they like tower defense.

If you are looking for a new line-drawing game to conquer, or just like to rack up high scores (although there is no global leader board, just Facebook Connect… sad), Train Conductor 2 will keep you entertained for some time.

Rage of Bahamut is one surprisingly cool CCG. It keeps things interesting by changing up the expected formula quite a bit and features some incredibly clever ideas. I'd say it's definitely worth a look.

Bridgy Jones asks players to play civil engineer and train conductor at the same time in this physics-based puzzler.

If Tim Burton tried his hand at game designing, the dark fairytale platforming of Oscura Second Shadow would be the result.

It's a fun idea and one that tests the gray matter a lot more than something like Tetris or Bejeweled.

Worms 3 adheres to the old adage: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Twitchy racing aplenty in Proun+, an enjoyably tricky title.

The visuals are superb and it's easy to tell that Kieffer Bros. is really in the business of honing its craft as an app developer. It's so easy to enjoy this puzzler and so hard to get tired of it, and as a free app it is so worth the time to download and try it out.

Sometimes you don't have to reinvent the wheel (or ski, rather) to make a satisfying sequel. What Grand Mountain Adventure 2 lacks in innovation is compensates by just sticking to its strengths.

Overall, Jetpack Jinx is an easily recommendable game. It has all the right elements for a solid title, it’s addicting, and it is often quite challenging. Since it’s completely free, gamers who love this genre will want to add this to their collection.

Witty, comical, and entertaining, Angry Heroes offers hours of endless fun packed in a bizarre MMORPG world.

Fruit Mania Blast: think Collapse! with bunnies!

A very simple game to play but it's fun too. Accruing increasingly better multiplier scores is satisfying and there's enough going on to maintain your interest. I'm looking forward to new updates already.

It's just really freaking addicting and clever.

The slightly weird PC strategy game has crept onto the iPad and made itself right at home.

Over the top in all the right ways, and it's fantastic because of it. The animation and great controls make this a fun use of $0.99.

It misses the target a bit with repetitive gameplay but Overkill Mafia's got a sleek, dark style that makes it worth giving it at least one look.

Compelling stuff. It's challenging after a while and will occasionally make the player want to tear their hair out as on the 50th attempt, they struggle to get past that pesky last corner.

Clear the numbered tiles in an orderly fashion in this sometimes tricky but always satisfying puzzle game.

Angry Birds feels like it's getting a bit old, but it doesn't feel like it's Rovio's fault. There may only be so much that they can do with the core gameplay and formula, but they're at least showing that even when they could get away with a quick cash-in, they're actually trying to continue to iterate.

Slipping and sliding around areas is more fun than smashing walls down, but Escape from Age of Monsters makes up for any potential tedium with its beautiful art style and varied selection of power-ups. It's a fun ride that will keep players coming back for more for a while to come.

Poker Pals is an interesting take on asynchronous multiplayer games, is easy enough to get into with the core rules of poker, though the rules take a bit of acclimating to.

The amount of content is the only negative that can be found with Dark Dot. It's an absolutely charming game that's well worth a download.

It's a unique take on a superhero flying game that provides quite a bit of action with a lot of space to explore and throw down some sweet power-up combos.

Pointless exploration and super-repetitive environments aside, Brandnew Boy is one heck of an action game.

Whether or not Fantastic Knight is "better" than those other action RPGs is entirely a matter of opinion. Whether or not it's "comparable" is a bit more cut-and-dry. Because it is comparable.

It's a little mindless but Darkness Reborn is mostly just good fun.

It may lack the depth of other iOS shooters, but LAWLESS packs in enough killer visuals and mindless explosive action to make it an exciting ride nevertheless.

For free, you'd be daft not to get it and the potential is clearly there making for an addictive experience. One that you'll find yourself dipping into often, just in order to up your ranking.

If you're looking for a unique way to get to know someone, Fingle might be right up your alley. Kudos for a developer trying something new and different, even if only the most dexterous can successfully play it.

A surprisingly fun strategy board game, with a lot of replay value. So much depends on the other penguins' moves, and the placement of fish tiles is random, so replaying the same board doesn't get too boring. More than that, though, the premise is simply fun.

Feature rich, Stickman Basketball is just like its name suggests and excellent fun for it.

This beautifully minimalist puzzle game tests your ability to multitask.

Combining a much-loved puzzle series with pinball is a great move.

Blast endless waves of zombies in this addictive casual shooter with tons of style.

An addictive little package. It might have much in common with Flight Control but it's also its own game. The single player mode is acutely designed to ensure plenty of fun and the multiplayer functionality is the icing on the cake.

I find myself conflicted about Crafted. On the one hand it's more than a little questionable, what with the "almost-copied" everything. On the other, being in 2D does make it feel significantly different.

Matchblocks is where I like to see puzzle games heading: it's a very different execution, and it works extremely well. Don't let the word "Match" in the title be off-putting, this is not a match–3 game and it stands on its own as a fun original concept.

Newcomers might be a tad lost with some of the story elements, but that won't stop them from enjoying themselves. Plus they can always download every other game in the series for a grand total of "hardly anything."

If you are craving a platformer that pushes your skills to their limits, go pick up Golf Zero or something. The Big Journey just wants you to be happy, and it succeeds at doing that by providing a familiar formula in an adorable package.

Turbolab Pursuit provides fun and easy gameplay which I think most who like runners will enjoy.

An eery soundtrack, high-fidelity voices, and strong art-style make Nancy Drew: Ghost Of Thornton Hall an experience worthy of one's headphones.

Combine colors to create different colors in this simple yet appealing puzzle game.

Infection: Humanity’s Last Gasp is a great game with a somewhat clunky interface.

Drain Pipe Surf Dudes takes the popular tilt based endless runner motif and makes it cool and interesting. The ability to perform freestyle tricks might have been welcome, but what is there is an enjoyable experience. It's particularly great to dip into for short sessions of fun progressions.

So, while I think the control mechanic is a step back, Temple Run fans who are clamoring for new iterations on the genre to play should have a good time with One Epic Knight and what it brings to the table.

It's a calm and quite serene experience that still manages to infuriate at times. It's also the kind of game that's ideal for a group of people to join in as, like with many cryptic puzzles, a few extra brains can go a long way to seeing things a little differently.

Master of Tea Kung Fu is a creative and complex caffeinated brawler.

At risk of sounding jaded, Blobster Christmas feels like a glorified level pack set to a soundtrack that repetitively resembles a holiday orchestra. If this were say, an Angry Birds game, this would have been a completely free update.

Rocket Island scratches that itch between casual strategy game that is just tap-and-move and far too full of dense information so that entire evenings are lost in the bat of an eyelash. There's just enough depth and charm to keep one entertained for a dozen minutes here and there, and the same amount of whimsy found in older god-simulation titles.

Vignettes is perhaps a little too mysterious, but that's a minor gripe in the grand scheme of things. It's an otherwise entertaining and stylish puzzle game that will definitely mess with your head in a lot of creative and mind-bending ways.

Despite its problems, Coromon seems to be the best classic Pokémon experience you can hope for on iOS right now. It is certainly far from perfect, but there's a lot of love and ambition behind this project that is plain to see, and this makes putting up with some of its rougher edges relatively easy to do.

Plasma-Sky is another one of those addictive arcade shooters that is available in the App Store and has the appeal to attract almost anyone to its vibrant and enjoyable gameplay.

An impressive first offering from its designer, with a neat new spin on the puzzle app. Puzzle fans should definitely check it out.

The game has a great charm to it, with plenty of humor to boot.

Alien Space Retro's strength comes not just from its aesthetically-pleasing vector graphics, but also its gameplay, which is at times deeper than other dual-stick shooters.

This game doesn’t really try anything new or flashy, but it’s built well upon a tried and true foundation.

A little absurdity is just inherent to the genre and ultimately Time Trap succeeds because of its tone. Anyone looking for a more engrossing hidden object game should give it a look.

Fighting Fantasy: Caverns of the Snow Witch is a sterling release from Tin Man Games, as per usual.

It's one of those games that's obviously been designed specifically for iOS users, the current crop of iOS users that have grown accustomed to quality portable titles, from the ground up. It probably shouldn't be missed.

Collect monsters and battle by flinging them across the battlefield in this strangely compelling strategy game.

Offering a fun mystery in need of solving, Elixir: The League of Immortality is an entertaining casual adventure game.

Assassin's Creed Identity is a significant departure from the structure of the core series, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

This physics puzzler has clever levels, a great look, and a creative use of touch controls.

Don't expect to make any masterpieces in Sketch Nation Studio, but the value here is in enabling the creativity of users. It's about taking a silly idea to fruition easily, and reveling in the creation of others along with it. Who knows, maybe the creator of the next great game will find their way into making the next great game thanks to Sketch Nation Studio, thanks to its accessible creation tools.

If physics puzzles are your thing, don't hesitate to pick the game up, just be sure to send the guys over at vol-2 an email explaining your need for more levels.

Every pixel in Gun Runner is placed as a solid homage to the 80′s titles that inspired it. Even the heavy metal bleeps and bloops of the 8-bit soundtrack are perfect for a quick trip back in time with a shiny new game.

With four worlds (five levels each) and unlimited replay value, 1-bit Ninja is a worthwhile purchase for old schoolers, new schoolers, and anyone else looking for a challenging retro platformer.

It's similar in style to Tetris and Snake, but it has enough originality to keep gamers from feeling like they've never played it before. With progressively challenging levels and a huge number of stages, it's definitely worth adding to the game collection if you can get past the IAPs.

Starman is a fun enough puzzle game, but what really makes it stands out is its fantastic visual design. The black and white aesthetic, combined with richly detailed and interesting environments, makes for a game that you want to stare at all day. Although it isn’t a super long experience, and some of its puzzles can be troublesome, Starman is worth taking a look at.

Helix is a unique action/arcade game that should keep you busy for ages - and then some.

There is absolutely no reason not to get Tap Tap Muppets unless you are a hater. So stop reading, start downloading and show Animal who's the real king of Muppet-style Rock and Roll.

From the bright and polished mazes to the cleverly crafted gameplay, From Cheese is a steal at $0.99.

Pinch 2 HD can be a real brain-teaser, with levels that are extremely challenging, especially if the player's goal is to collect all the medals. It requires a lot of outside-the-box thinking, and can be maddening at times.

It's a very well made game, with highly polished visuals and very responsive controls, it's a lot of fun, and a heap of frustration is relieved by the "so close" message that appears when being one move away from completing the level, saving me from going around in an endless circle.

Trials 2 HD veterans might feel a little cheated by the level of difficulty here, but they'll still find fun to be had. For the lesser mortals like me, it's a great way of reaping the benefits of such a genre with less frustration!

Blade Lords does get points for really trying to do something different with the one-on-one combat experience by going down a familiar route. While I'd like to see less monetization influence and more pure fighting game influence added, this is still interesting enough to check out for fighting fans.

This endless runner incorporates active collection mechanics to help it stand out in such a crowded genre.

Wingsuit Stickman is a fun game that takes full advantage of accelerometer controls. But it can be quite challenging. I would NOT suggest this game to someone with a short temper when it comes to games. I have a friend that I'm quite sure would through an iPhone if I got him to play this one.

A very good-looking game, and one that is well-designed. The levels can be daunting at times, but it really just takes some strategic planning in order to solve the game's challenges. For those who have played one too many tower defense games and want a new perspective on things, this is worth checking out.

Star Wars: Force Collection induces its fair share of painful moments, but there’s a surprisingly competent CCG hiding just below the fan service.

The game mechanics tie together neatly so Grow Away! proves to be excellent fun. Levels gradually work their way up in terms of difficulty, ensuring that players never feel too out of depth or patronised. Grow Away! is near guaranteed to offer hours of vegetable flinging fun.

Zombies as a cultural phenomenon may run the risk of being passe' and overdone very soon (My prediction? The zombie bubble collapses when a broadcast TV network decides to make their own ripoff of The Walking Dead), but thankfully Zombieville USA 2 does a great job at interpreting a classical genre in the modern era.

I loved my first playthrough of Firetop Mountain, even though I died. On the second playthrough, I was laser focused on beating it and did so while skipping over a lot of the text I read the first time. After that, I didn't really want to go back to the game. For a roguelike, this would be a terrible thing, but for a game book, I suppose that's not too shabby. Despite some of its issues, The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is certainly a complete and compelling package, though maybe not one you'll want to revisit.

Undead Slayer is really entertaining. It controls well, it's simple, yet uncannily deep. It looks good, and despite the painful dialogue, shallow story, and lagginess, it's a solid hack-em-up. Lively and outrageous, we had a blast with this one.

With a change of focus from other titles in the Endless Runner genre, Le Vamp is a very enjoyable title all about running away from nasty villagers.

A classic murder mystery with plenty of interactive content; what more could one want from a story?

It might not challenge you, but Adventures of Poco Eco will delight you.

Sago Mini Boats is a charming sandbox style app for little kids.

This game is unique: a truly hardcore mobile game. I don't mean that in the sense that it's like N.O.V.A. 3, but that it is for a player who wants to combine mobile gaming convenience with an experience that requires serious commitment.

While Feevo HD treads very familiar ground, it does so with style, offering up an addictive combination of its own. Gaining experience is simply the icing on the cake no doubt keeping players hooked for a long time to come.

Blackwell 4: Deception is the best installment of the Blackwell series yet.

The increasing challenge and overall difficulty take Diskobolos from a simple, casual game to a hardcore frenzy in only a few moments.