The cartoon visuals are sharp and vibrant and the music is plucky, infectious, and filled with great uses of harmonica bayou tones.

A mixture of Sudoku and Picrosse is a successful combination for Logic Dots.

As a tower defense game War in a Box: Paper Tanks is incredibly fun; both challenging and well balanced. Its design is inspired and each graphic element is as charming as it is intricate. This title has so many great elements that it would truly be a shame to miss it.

Although Dog Monster is entering a now-saturated market, and it does bear similarities to other endless-running games – the fun gameplay and fresh control scheme definitely lend it enough kudos for it to be a very fun and enjoyable game for fans new and old of the endless-runner genre.

As much as I enjoyed playing UFO On Tape, I couldn't help but feel that there just wasn't enough.

Manipulate a variety of different liquids in this challenging but attractive physics-puzzler.

The player has so much more control in Super Crate Box than they do in Flip's Escape, and that's why I think that game works better with the same concept.

It's just a bit frustrating at times. A little more emphasis on what's lethal would go a long way towards alleviating that problem, but anyone with the patience to endure it will probably also enjoy shelling out the dollar to unlock the other fifteen stages.

An extremely playable game that looks and sound great, and with 64 levels on offer it won't be conquered too quickly either.

There are a lot of avatars and powerups to unlock, but that will probably require some real money. However, a purchase might be worth it if the game itself were more enjoyable.

Overall, Pixel Defenders Puzzle is a good mash-up of a match 3, strategy, and combat game. It's not what a causal gamer looking to kill a few minutes will want, but for a more dedicated person, it could be exactly what they are looking for.

Yumby Smash is yet another reminder that breaking something down can be just as fun as building it up. It's cathartic.

Dojo Madness has so much going for it that players should certainly give it a try for free and consider purchasing the ad-free version if they like it.

Combining stark, attractive visuals and challenging gameplay, Primitives is a solid puzzler.

Spin around planets collecting up gems, all in the name of getting back to one's home planet, in this cute platformer.

This retro revisit is well worth its price of admission. Players will be able to play around 100 different levels across a standard story and two extra stories.

Those who like a good old fashioned maze challenge will most certainly appreciate this puzzler. Trauma Ted is packed with plenty of content, each level presents a new challenge and it's hard not to crack a smile when teddy cat wraps his furry paws around each pill.

In all, this is a must-read for fans of comics and history, especially that of the middle east – the pages of supplementary materials, drawn from Kinzer's own research for his 2003 book, are fascinating to go through.

This is a game that is both punishing and rewarding in equal measure, though at times it feels like the balance is still being tweaked and understood.

The one button approach to controls works beautifully on the iOS touch screen.

War, what is good for? Well, it makes for an entertaining real-time strategy game at least.

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.

Swing Game is a goofy physics game that challenges the player's brain as well as their reflexes.

It's got style, presentation, and plenty of replayability to keep people hooked for as long as they might need the distraction.

With plenty to do, players will certainly feel like they have excellent value for money. It's a pleasure to play.

I was honestly shocked when I started playing 7 Elements. It's a very overall polished match-3 game with enough twists to make it feel unique and keep it entertaining. Very entertaining, in fact.

Yet It Moves is the iOS release of And Yet It Moves, a great indie puzzle platformer. It suffers from some occasionally annoying controls.

Lyst Ignition is a unique matching game, but its complex mechanics can be hard to grasp at first.

A little chugging here and there doesn't keep Kingdoms of Camelot: Battle for the North from being an excellent freemium strategy game. It looks good, it's accessible but still complex and intricate, and there's almost always something to do. Even if that wall upgrade still has a few hours left.

Yes, I'd like to see some more content, but it's a good game nonetheless. If you like castle-destruction at all, be sure to give it a try.

Metal Slug Defense successfully combines the spirit of its run-and-gun predecessors with a competent set of strategy mechanics.

Stickman Football 2015 is a pretty entertaining arcade football game.

Infinite Tanks is a great, though less serious, take on the tank battling genre. It's sheer amount of content and options make it well worth the asking price.

A great mixture of some of my favorite strategy genres. Hopefully in future updates, Ankama will increase the level cap and add more levels and mini-games.

Overall 7 SEVEN The Thousand Year War is a good game, with plenty of depth, providing the player has the patience or money to help progression.

It's one of a very small handful of games that I would recommend wholeheartedly. I've yet to see such an impressive amalgamation of war gaming and the RPG genre, even after all these years. Just don't expect an easy ride.

Whether you’re dead-set or on the fence about picking it up, it only takes a stable WiFi connection and the tap of a button, so you may as well give it a go. Don’t blame me if you get addicted, though.

A near overwhelming array of options are available here, much like in real life.

While Urban Ninja may be a bit stiff at times with the control of the eponymous ninja, it can't detract from the great concept and the way the game splendidly explores its puzzle platforming for all its worth.

One-touch controls or not, it takes a fair amount of patience to see even a single level of GOL: Legend through to the end. But it's extremely satisfying when that happens.

Avernum: Escape from the Pit HD will be quite an epic experience for anyone who enjoys this older style of RPG. The storyline is interesting, combat system is complex and enjoyable, and the graphics and music fit this type of game well.

Iris Synthesis stands out as a cool puzzle game, though it's definitely recommended for play on larger screens.

With such a low cost of entry, Stretch the Puzzle is a real winner for anyone who remembers the fun that is to be had with a good old fashioned tile puzzle.

Criticisms aside, Alpha Squadron strikes enough of the same notes that its overall chord will certainly feel and sound familiar. Though the mission structure seems rather dogfight heavy, players will find more than enough gameplay to justify the $2.99 sticker price. Most importantly, it plays like it could have existed in the GameCube era, which is enough to render it an instant purchase.

Delivers smart and stylish match three gameplay that will keep you occupied and satisfied for hours.

Working the brain while relaxing the soul, LYNE is a nice app that's great to relax with and get lost within.

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.

Word Up Dog is an incredibly weird concept that seems all the more random when compared to the developer’s other releases, but that doesn’t make it any less amusing to play. It’s weird enough to enjoy without being too obtuse to follow. It’s also just plain goofy and worth showing off because it features animals dressed like rappers from the 80s: it practically sells itself.

When Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal is behaving the way that it should, it's an amazing port of a pretty great game. The technical issues are obviously a problem, but--generally speaking--they did not sour me on the experience. The fact that the stealth-action of Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal works so well on mobile despite the rough parts almost makes Feral Interactive's work on this version even more impressive.

Dudeski takes a surprising amount of inspiration from that hit roguelike platformer, Spelunky.

If you love strategy games, you'll love it. But the drawbacks-sometimes wonky controls, thin multiplayer offerings, and no autosave-can get annoying.

Going against the notion that it was impossible, NaturalMotion games has accomplished the feat of shrinking Jenga to fit into your pocket. Everything that you could ever want is there, showing that just about anything is possible on iOS.

The only thing impossible about this mission is not to have a great time playing it.

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

Although I consider myself a cat person, Puppy Sanctuary definitely outdoes itself. The improved graphics, new toys and decorations, and the fun engaging levels make this a must-have in my book.

Put together, Youda Survivor sounds incredibly intense. It's actually not. It's a relaxing yet satisfying time management experience that eases the player in gently. With branching paths within the campaign and some keen times set to acheive gold medals, there's a lot of fun to be had here for fans of the genre.

The style of the game is very appealing and the gameplay is fast and addictive. It's an ideal combination.

Frogger-like in nature, Crossy Road is an easy to recommend endless runner of sorts.

For the physics puzzle fan, Nutty Sam is an ideal game to check out.

It's a challenging title, much like Geometry Wars, but a fun one nonetheless.

Explore cavernous depths in this free-to-play, traditional turn-based strategy game.

True to its name, Space Maniac should attract fans of manic retro space-shooters.

The only real limitation behind Garage Inc is that it's a little short.

Sir Lovalot is far from a complicated game, but that is its charm. It's purely a game that you jump (pun intended) into for 5-10 minutes just to see if you can boost your high score a tad further. It's cheap, it's cheerful, it's worth a play.

Horizon Chase is racing with an old school theme.

Dog Sled Saga is a really solid management game that will charm you if you have any affinity for dogs. The races might feel like they get a little too easy once you figure them out, but the loop of continuously upgrading stays satisfying throughout.

Its controls could do with some work, but Cloud Spin is still quite the enjoyable delight.

Cuboid Free might be in need of more discernable camera options, but other than that it's a great little puzzle game. One that even manages to avoid the pitfalls of gated freemium for the most part.

There's no way anyone would mistake Irrupt for a "complex" or even a "deep" game, but it does simple fun very well. There's no leveling up or upgrading to be had but it's a great time killer for high score chasing iOS gamers.

Obscure metrics aside, Drawin' Growin' is a fun game. I really enjoyed watching the different areas of the kingdom spring to life as I completed levels, and the hectic all-at-once management style of gameplay fits the iOS style perfectly.

Those who own the oil will own the battlefield. Oil Rush is a real-time strategy title that has players moving their fleet of boats and planes to numerous sectors as they try to overrun enemies to achieve victory.

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

The classic Atari game of supply and demand economies is back with a fresh coat of paint.

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

R.I.P. Rally combines arena-driving with some intense zombie-killing action. Players use a variety of weapons, including the vehicles themselves, to mow down the undead.

Beast Quest is an open world RPG for newbies. It's not complicated but, it is quite fun.

While the graphics and lighting are top notch, the rest of the game is a fairly generic dual-stick shooter – not that that's a bad thing.

Salis Escapes - Salisedine Episode 1 is a beautifully illustrated storybook for pre-teens with tough dystopian themes.

At first I was kind of on the fence about Bug Heroes Quest, but after a leveling-up my heroes a bit and playing a few stages that are a bit more involved than the early ones I've done a complete 180. I love this game. A lot.

Fight mummies, dig tunnels, and ride a runaway minecart to discover ancient secrets in this throwback exploration game.

Leather jacket, pumped up kicks, blingy blang, green skin, sunken nose, yellow and clotted eyes, yeah, that is Chompy, my pet zombie and she is hecka cool. Easy gameplay, a little addicting, not too gross or gory, My Pet Zombie is fun and pretty cute. For a zombie.

Cars: Fast as Lightning is a good city-building/racing game, though it's probably too simplistic for anyone except youngsters.

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.

Solid shooting and a surprising amount of spooky tension make Monster Flash a great portable piece of Halloween.

A really respectable freemium game. It's definitely possible to spend no money on it and still have an enjoyable experience. There is a ton of content included, too. From all of the missions to the numerous upgrades, the app can easily provide hours of entertainment.

The graphics are gorgeous and the video adds a refreshing albeit eerie twist. The story, while perhaps pushing the boundaries of suspended disbelief, is nonetheless one players will stick around to see conclude.

Everything about Crosswords Pro is as clean and simple as it can get. Its simple controls are ideal, never feeling overly complicated or frustrating. There’s no gimmicks or anything like that which detracts from the gameplay. The focus is squarely placed on word game skills. It’s the kind of game I’ve already found myself using to wake my brain up properly in the morning and I can see such a trend continuing.

One dose of Metroid with a dash of Game Boy visuals and lots of fun thrown in too.

Endless brick busting ahoy in this pleasant free-to-play interpretation of Arkanoid.

The tightness of the design of Chrono & Cash makes it one of Orangepixel's best games yet; while it still feels far from perfect, I would love to see future titles from the developer go in this direction of laser-focused arcade titles that expand on a simple gameplay mechanic.

The characters are cute and appealing and the different themes within the 120 levels are a nice touch. It'll take a while to crack all the levels but every time you figure out another stage, you'll feel a warm sense of glee. It's an ideal game for the more cerebral gamer.

MetalStorm: Aces is one of the best flight simulators in the app store because of its look and the amount of content it packs in.

Deus Ex: The Fall goes to great lengths to lovingly recreate the same cybernetic corporate espionage experience of the console original, however it doesn't entirely shake that mobile game feeling.

Ultimately though, King Oddball is sufficiently enjoyable that any other purpose isn't really needed. It's simplistic to a near fault (right down to the lack of any proper menus) but when it's this much fun, who cares?

Help Dr. Meow find his way to all the cookies in this charming and challenging physics-based puzzler that’s purrfect for the whole family.

Even floaty physics and control issues can’t derail this absolutely stunning interactive history of typography/platformer.

AdvenChewers has players blowing bubbles across 48 levels, chewing gum wisely to make it to the end of the stage.

It's a very simple idea, but a good one. QatQi offers a different type of word game challenge, and flourishes for it. All the better for being free to download, and exceptionally easy to dive into for short or long sessions.