Beyond Space's gameplay is good, but its production values are out of this world.

With plenty of charm and not many reasons for cynicism, Tanuki Forest is a delightful change of pace for the Endless Runner.

RAD Boarding isn't quite one of the greats, but it has potential.

Hyperforma presents a lot of neat ideas that all quickly get subverted by its powerup system. For a game that seems otherwise immaculately detailed and thought out, this powerup system is such a glaring flaw in the experience that Hyperforma is pretty hard to recommend.

WWE personalities on 3v3 combat.

More like Pool or Billiards, Soccer Stars is a simple, sometimes shallow, but easy to pick up multiplayer focused soccer game.

Ballistic SE will make fans of the genre very happy. It looks and sounds great, controls well and will keep the player coming back to best their high scores.

Tango Chase is a solid reflex and dodging based game. The game play isn't innovative, but it's simple and fun.

DC Legends doesn't to a whole lot different from games like Mafia III: Rivals, but the fact that it deals in comic book characters makes it better suited for this type of game. Nothing in the game is a huge innovation, but if you're going to play one of these collection-based strategy games, DC Legends is a good one to pick up.

Death Come True is easily the best conventional FMV game I've played. It shows enough restraint and attention to detail that every scene (even the ones you sit through more than once) enhances the story. While its overall revelations aren't entirely original, it's refreshing to play a game like this that isn't constantly derailing or undermining its own narrative.

There's enough new here to make it seem fresh, and those elements that are repetitive are so well executed it's hard to complain about them.

There is no question fans of the first will welcome these new levels and appreciate the super-charged little To Fu. Those looking for a new casual physics puzzler should definitely check this out, too. Just don't expect any surprises and be sure to start in a Zen space before playing – success requires a lot of patience.

The one thing every runner lacks is a way to retaliate. Escape From Doom gives the player that armed advantage.

Halcyon is not truly a must have game despite its intriguing air. Its gameplay does not yield more surprise after repeated play-throughs and so may grow tired quickly, even with the Game Center integration that is new in iOS 4.2. But what is here is fresh, engaging and fiercely challenging; if you're looking for something that's unlike many iPad games out there right now then you should get this one.

It's full of wonderful illustrations, delightfully twisted humor, and just enough nuance to set itself apart from other similar titles. It's totally my new favorite.

This shoot 'em up is devilishly hard.

This matching game takes cues from games like 10000000, tasking players with doing puzzles at a quick pace to complete quests and get rewards.

After 4 years, the latest entry to the Sentinel series is here. It's not quite as wondrous as we hoped but it's till pretty satisfying.

A gem, and a nice change of pace for those who don't think of catapulting birds or slashing ropes as true puzzles.

Fans of shooters looking for a game with high production values and console-quality gameplay scaled down for mobile will love this. Just be aware that it does pale in comparison in terms of complexity to the big-name console titles that it is inspired by.

Despite such signs of a changing market, Beastie Bay might not be the finest of titles from the developer but there’s still satisfaction to be had, once fully understood, although don’t expect to be able to play across multiple devices as there’s still, oddly, no iCloud save support.

It doesn't revolutionize the vertical jumping genre, but that doesn't stop Pocket God: Ooga Jump being pleasant fun.

Homo Machina is a charming and creative adventure game in almost every way, and it’s full of little surprises. The only one of these surprises that isn’t so great is that it all ends too soon. Still though, if you’re looking for something short, sweet, and fun, Homo Machina is hard to pass up.

Is a dungeon crawler that plays itself even worth playing? This game says yes.

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.

Lunar Racer's fast-paced take on the action racer has a lot going for it, and is definitely worth keeping an eye on in the future. There's plenty of room for more tracks, modes, and vehicles. Noodlecake Studios does not disappoint with this one.

Cannon Cat's well worth a download. Its levels may not involve many different obstacles for our flying feline hero, but its touchscreen-friendly gameplay does a lot well.

Putting a few drops of water into a cup can be unexpectedly entertaining.

It may not be for everyone, but Machines at War 3 is easily one of the smoothest playing RTS experiences that can be had on the iPhone.

Chicken Balls does a great job setting itself apart even though it has some stiff competition from Angry Birds. The graphics and humor give the game a great vibe, and the added gameplay elements really make for a deep experience.

For a simple puzzler that will get players thinking, Oh! Sheep is a nice addition to the genre. The first 15 levels are a generous amount of free levels to get a feel for the game and the $0.99 price tag is worth the total 90 levels. Anyone who enjoyed Spy Mouse and other path-drawing puzzlers should definitely pick this one up.

Vandals may take a lot from the GO games' formula, but there's enough here to show it stands on its own two feet.

This faithful and worthwhile update of the original Double Dragon is an excellent blast from the past.

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.

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.

At times, Hollywood Monsters might feel a little too zany for its own good. It lacks the polish of something like Broken Sword, but what it does offer is a traditional adventure game, warts and all.

Monsters Ate My Metropolis is a fun if unbalanced card game.

There's not a whole lot about Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp that is surprising. It's a pretty run-of-the-mill, freemium crafting game, but it just so happens to be made by Nintendo, which means it has pretty amazing production values. You'd probably be pretty hard-pressed to find a more pleasant-looking game like this on the App Store, but it shouldn't be too hard to find something a bit more interesting.

The Simpsons Arcade is a decent side-scrolling brawler, but there's no getting around the fact that it is sorely limited by having only one playable character and no multiplayer options to speak of.

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.

AIR Defense is a visually unique twist on a couple of familiar iOS genres. While the game is sometimes rough around the edges, there's some compelling elements here for those who enjoy defense games.

Jet Set Go is not going to win over folks who generally avoid this genre, but it's a great pick for anyone who enjoys resource management titles.

While it can be frustrating to play, the game has some interesting puzzles to try and solve, and the trying to plan out all of its timing-based puzzles are challenging but rewarding when they work. The core of the game just doesn't feel like it quite works at the moment.

It won't take long to complete Captain Antarctica at only an hour or two, but it's an enjoyable ride while it lasts. The cute stylization of everything particularly lends itself to family gaming but anyone with a love of endless running but a craving for level progression will enjoy this pleasant journey.

Edna & Harvey: The Breakout is very much a traditional point and click adventure. The puzzles are sometimes bizarre and infuriating, but the story keeps you playing on, with much owing to its original tale.

Defense Technica is a futuristic tower defense game with some uniquely strategic gameplay. Solid graphics and challenging levels make it worth a try.

Devouring Chaos places you in the shoes of dueling gods, and the result is an explosive adventure.

It's a game that could get away with being more expensive and still be worth playing so at less than a dollar, Get Outta My Galaxy is near unmissable. You won't be sorry.

From a purely technical standpoint there's very little to complain about with Rock Band Reloaded and if you're such a big fan of the franchise you need a new mobile version then you'll be quite pleased.

Fruit Roll HD's graphics are bright and clever-cute, the controls work flawlessly, even the music is catchy and pleasant.

With some minor tweaks, upgrades, and bug-fixes, Parcel Panic could make everyone forget about the obvious Crazy Taxi comparisons. Until then, it is still a fun game, and is recommended to those who were patiently waiting for something like this on the iPhone.

Adventure Bar Story is a decent game. It hurts me to say it but decent is about as good as it gets. There are plenty of small moments of enjoyment, but the overall experience feels weighed down by blandness.

Don't look to Hamlet to fulfill your needs for an educational game. This just isn't the game you're looking for. But, for those of us always jonesing for a new point-and-click adventure, Hamlet fits the bill nicely.

Haunted Hollow has two mansions battling for complete control of the town below. Players send ghosts, vampires, mummies, zombies, werewolves, reapers and more into action to seize control of the town from the other mansion’s monsters.

Anodyne Mobile is not the best PC-to-iOS port, but this Zelda homage with a mysterious world is still worth checking out in this form.

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

It's meant to be a fun little game, great for kids and for those wanting to relive growing up in the 90′s for a little bit.

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

The videogame equivalent of War and Peace, this is not. What you can expect is to waste a few minutes of your life, enjoying the antics of a crazy Caribbean crab, just looking to get his share of a small fortune.

Purchasing this title will provide many hours of frantically defensive fun, as long as you can tolerate a little frustration.

Despite essentially being the same game as the others in the series, I still think it is a solid title that is a welcomed addition. It brings to the table the original gameplay that we all know and love with some minor, yet clever differences. Having said that, I do not feel that the price makes this game worth it as it is just more of the same.

Repetition with Mystery of the Japanese Werewolf is pretty much the only issue. The witty meta-referential lines start to get old after they're repeated. The new abilities wind up just being the same as the old ones, just with the ability to destroy new blocks. Even the boss enemy recurs with similar ways to defeat him.

Sugar Kid's core problem is that it refuses to abandon the visual and mechanical samplings that stretch it thin to pursue with conviction a clear thesis for what it wants to be. By no means is it outright bad. Rather, it realizes the one thing it continually asks you to prevent, its protagonist's greatest fear: being watered down.

Echo Prime is an interesting dungeon crawler-like action game with a few collectible card game elements thrown into the mix.

The King of Fighters '97 is an excellent port of a classic entry in the Neo Geo fighting game series.

Plax is an endless survival game that is perhaps too clever for its own good.

Buried is an atmospheric tale of science gone very badly wrong.

Armello isn't the easiest board game to get to grips with but with a rich lore and deep strategic elements to enjoy, it's worth putting the time in.

Despite its ramshackle state, Songs of Conquest still manages to deliver an extremely satisfying strategy experience.

It's frustrating to see the controls form such a pivotal step backwards for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. Other than that, it's a great way of playing a highly enjoyable game for a much lower price than through console means.

It's like any hack n slasher: too much will get dull but keep it to just the right level, and it's good, attractive fun.

From top to bottom, Warhammer Quest 2 is a disappointing game. Its combat feels old, its systems unremarkable, its visuals stilted, and its performance unstable. On top of this, the whole game plays extremely slowly, which just adds to the suffering of playing through it. Don’t bother with it.

A fresh take on the genre but also obtuse to master. The tutorial might explain all this but it's still quite a steep learning curve which may put some players off. It's worth pursuing, however, as it's an interesting take on a tried and tested formula.

Live out life as a vault overseer in the Fallout universe in this free-to-play management tapper.

Skullgirls is a flashy-looking game that is pretty miserable to actually play. It's combat feels a little too simple, and your success seems determined more by lucky Relic rewards than skill. Add to this the fact that this is a fighting game with no multiplayer component, and there's very little reason to actually pick Skullgirls up.

The puzzle genre is filled with games like Cyto but I think there is enough amoeba fun to be had that makes this game worth the small investment.

Block Rogue is all about the repetition, for better and for worse. While the game can be addictive as you try to figure out just what is going on, the game can eventually become quite droning.

In the end, I don't know who this game is for. The coming-of-age plot and cheap character designs might appeal to a kid, but a fair number of the puzzles would be too challenging for someone under ten.

It's an enjoyable, addictive and quirky experience which, in my opinion, lives up to the initial pre-release hype.

I really can't recommend Eco Punk enough. It's got a killer personality (literally), great controls, and the game itself is perfect for pick-up-and-play gaming.

Major puzzle fans looking for something faster paced should give this one a try.

Robbery Bob's learning curve is gradual, and while the level designs are not the most innovative, there are enough incentives to keep fans replaying, with lots of checkpoints and frequent instructions to make moving forward easy for the less committed. Robbery Bob is not the deepest stealth game on the App Store, but for the price it's definitely worth checking out for short burst of shifty fun.

Extreme Skater has a gradual learning curve and keeps it simple, while including lots of extras for more serious players to enjoy. It's not the most intense extreme sports game out there, but for a light summer diversion it's a very solid, well-priced choice.

Mad Cows' concept is not entirely original – it does skew very close to Angry Birds with some slight unit differences, its multiplayer is quite fun. Those who haven't yet had their fill of physics puzzlers might just enjoy this.

Moving the Match-3 genre to a 3D perspective, Stack Rabbit is fun but surprisingly tricky after a time.

Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle gives a fresh coat of paint to a well-warn genre.

Call of Duty: Strike Team mixes familiar Call of Duty action with new third-person strategy gameplay that lets players control their squad from overhead.

Anyone looking for a fresh take on an emerging genre should plop down the pocket change and go for a dive with Squid Drop.

Solve puzzles, explore fully 3D environments, interact with numerous characters, and discover the truth in Lost Echo - a gripping mystery adventure game.

With 60 levels and 180 stars to gain, I suspect Wake the Cat will be a pretty long lasting experience. With its ridiculously cute exterior and an intelligent selection of puzzles, it should satisfy anyone looking for a quick puzzle fix.

Heroes in Time might trip up a little bit with the gameplay, but what's there is decent if nothing else. What's surprisingly pleasant is the way the story (of all things) starts to take hold, clichés and all.

Anyone who is a fan of running games will enjoy this game. It is similar to other games out there, but it has a few features and game mechanics that make it different. If other running games have become mundane and boring, then definitely consider purchasing Amazing Runner.

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.

Frontline Commando 2 is deep and well-made, but expect to spend money to do well.

A lack of creativity and poor design choices keep this dungeon crawler from being as good as it could be.

Beyond Gravity is very simple, but it grabs you for a time pretty easily.

It doesn't matter how fun a game is when more time is spent in menus than in the heat of combat.

For those not sick of the running genre yet, Demolition Dash in both HD form for iPad and iPhone/iPod touch variations (the only difference between the two versions is price) is not a must-have by any means, but is interesting use of time. It doesn't stand with the best of the genre at all, though.