Never have super heroes felt less empowered.

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

A little too tricky at times, Transworld Endless Skater is a more true to skateboarding game than most.

Offering traditional adventuring with no fear of in-app purchases, Secret Files Tunguska is sure to entertain fans of the genre.

Colorful and charming it might be, but Time Tangle - Adventure Time is a bit shallow in the end.

This puzzle game follows a familiar format, but has a good sense of level design and mechanics to keep things interesting.

It'll tax you given its difficulty level, but Heavy Metal Thunder is an intriguing adventure gamebook.

Despite a snag here and there, Phantom Rift is a well-crafted and imaginative adventure RPG.

Vektor blends genuinely interesting infinite running mechanics with a dark and stylish sci-fi atmosphere.

The only thing wrong with Ammo Pigs' fantastic retro action is that there isn't more of it.

Cover system gameplay in the third-person.

Ambition is important, but Stellar Wanderer forgets the personality.

This roguelike takes some elements from 4X games, resulting in a largely unique but sometimes irritating experience.

Island Delta doesn't seem to have a good enough handle on its physics to get away with the puzzles it sets up and the checkpoints that it gives you. I'm a big fan of what this game is on paper, but in practice, it's just kind of a drag.

Voyageur's biggest problem is that there isn't enough of it. For a game about exploring an environment as vast as space, the whole game becomes pretty familiar and feels really small after spending just a short time with it. As much as I love what is currently in Voyageur's package right now, they way it gets recycled makes it hard to recommend.

Knights of the Card Table has a few irksome features, but is otherwise a solid dungeon-crawling card game.

This platformer has neat ideas, but doesn’t execute on them in the best ways.

Angry Birds is still a fun enough game that Snappy Dragons' blatant use of its concept, even down to the way certain menu buttons look, doesn't make it a bad game. It just makes it a redundant one. Most would agree, though, that dragons are at least cooler than birds.

It may not be the most inventive title in their catalog, but Color Bandits redesigns the dual-stick shooter in such a friendly and accessible way, it should amuse devotees of the genre and win over those looking for a quick shooting fix.

Providing a basic introduction to the humble RPG, Angry Birds Epic is sometimes fun but often a little too keen for your money.

Tiny Death Star is Tiny Tower but all decked out with Star Wars. The Star Wars parts are great, but those who got their fill of Tiny Tower already might not find much else new here to get hooked to again.

The game is a relatively fun deathmatch title, though its technical issues and general lack of maps as well are a killer at the moment.

A strategic tower defense-cross-endless runner, Naughty Kitties is slow going but forgivably adorable.

You'll find an amazing experience that will make you thirsty for more. A detailed plot, riveting dialogue, and superior puzzles make 1112 Episode 2 constant entertainment from beginning to end.

I myself am disappointed and frustrated with Sonic 4 at times, but there are more rays of light here for the series than any other game in the franchise has shown in the past decade.

The gameplay is just as complex and rich as it always was, but much less intimidating.

Anyone with an interest in leisurely-paced board games who isn't afraid of very in-depth instructions will most likely enjoy it, but those used to simple pick-up-and-play titles might feel like they've bitten off more than they can chew.

While FLASHOUT 3D may not be the second coming of futuristic racers on the platform, it goes a long way towards bridging the gap between big name franchises on the consoles and mobile offerings.

It controls beautifully, has lots of crazy tracks to master and can make any commute fly by. With a little tune-up it could be a real beast.

If you are a fan of on-rail shooters, this game will fill your need for something new.

Futuridium EP is a stylish game that is built on adjusting to the rhythm of the gameplay.

Though short, The Great Prank War offers an interesting and fun mix of action and tower defense. Get your fish out.

Tengami is ridiculously beautiful, but its gorgeous looks only go so far.

Zombie Wonderland 2 isn't the next revolutionary, groundbreaking zombie slaying title but it does what it does well and with simple controls, too. There are a lot of zombies out there. Time to thin their ranks a bit, and enjoy doing it.

Despite these flaws, the game does iterate on both the original Cubed Rally Racer and even on Temple Run to create something new.

Clumsy Bob is as fun as he is adorable.

A mindless shooter is just what the doctor ordered, every once in a while. This should fill that prescription quite nicely.

A touch on the easy side and quite short, Doggins is still a charming delight of an adventure game.

It's not quite gripping enough to want to sink so much time into it. It's fun for a little while, but it's not the kind of game that will make the hours vanish. It's just too shallow for that and, while new elements are slowly unlocked, the gameplay never truly evolves.

Galaxy of Heroes injects the Star Wars licence into a mobile blueprint, and the result is pretty bland.

Predators is a little rough around the edges, but overall, it is a good game that makes great use of its license, and it being a universal app as well should be the start of a trend that other developers and publishers pick up on.

The shooter portion of Commando Jack is really the most interesting part of the game: the rest of it feels like a fairly traditional genre entry, though the maps have layouts that are interesting to strategize on. This isn't the worst thing in the world, though: just having that interactivity by itself is enough of a wrinkle to make this a definite recommendation for even the most world-weary tower defense fan.

Starship battles is a beautiful looking arcade game in which players try to fight off a constant barrage of enemies for as long as possible.

This game looks nothing short of gorgeous, and it really shows off how pretty an iOS game can be. The action may be a bit scripted and linear but it is so varied from moment to moment and executed so smoothly that players will hardly feel confined or restricted. This is a much needed addition to the iOS library, and it shines.

This puzzle game blooms thanks to its tough and clever ideas.

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

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.

There is a really good game here to be played, and I hope they develop more "user friendly" controls.

While it doesn't reinvent the zombie wheel, it fits into our Postapocalyptic-obsessed public life and represents well.

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

Colin McRae rally started its life as a PlayStation 1 game, and now it's on iOS. Sadly, there's no accompanying visual upgrade to make it look better on today's Retina screens.

Space Qube makes it easy and fun to build spaceships. Playing with them is kind of disappointing, though.

Playing it safe, Sonic Dash is a fun if unremarkable Endless Runner that owes much of its gameplay to other games within the genre.

if Let's Golf 3 doesn't want me to play it, why should I?

Danger Alliance: Battles is a solid title although one that would benefit from future updates. Speedier enemy AI would be welcome as well as the much promised single player campaign. Despite such niggles, currently on sale at $1.99, it's a good time to jump onboard the Danger Alliance: Battles ship.

A game that even Tom Petty could get behind. Or above.

There's a fun if shallow shoot em up here, but it's clouded by far too many freemium mechanics.

A solid action game that's sure to please most Children of the 80s. It's also goofy and entertaining enough to please plenty of other App Store shoppers. Hard core action gamers might take some issue with the minute lack of responsiveness, though.

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

The relentless push towards purchasing and a poorly thought out reward system plagues Pitfall!. Other games use upgrades to help players make permanent progress and that feeds the addiction. Pitfall!, however, falls into an avaricious money pit and ultimately feeds frustration.

Vampire Origins provides solid shoot'em up action while avoiding the stale boring game play that so many titles in this genre reach. An achievement system through Crystal With good graphics, a respectable sound track, and complex puzzles, it's an easy recommendation for casual and hardcore gamer alike.

My only complaint with playing Dragon's Lair 2 on the iPhone is that the on-screen buttons take a lot of the focus away from the animation that made the series so great in the first place.

Combo Quest is RPG combat cut right to the bone.

Regardless of a few downsides, My Little Pony – Friendship is Magic is still adorable, addicting and too much fun to pass up on exploring-especially for the diehard fans. Get ready to go on a fun-filled adventure in this free-to-play and incredibly cute title.

With a focus on grinding to gain new skills, Meltdown might offer gradual rewards but it's too samey to truly grip.

This mobile version of NetherRealms' upcoming fighting game does a great job at simplifying a console fighting game for mobile, while still having the necessary strategy to make it compelling.

Players looking for the next great word game should check W.E.L.D.E.R. for sure.

Atari has succeeded in making Outlaw a far more palatable experience for iOS gamers. Unfortunately, they didn't try to do enough to help set the game apart from the crowd. The result is a forgettable shooter that doesn't achieve anything other than being unremarkable.

Clear Vision 2 is a great follow up to the original game. It’s a lot of the same thing but I like that it keeps going with the same story and delves deeper into Tyler’s troubled life. Fans of the original will want to pick this sequel up, especially since it’s only $0.99. My only complaint is that it can be repetitive and the missions are short, but this can also be seen as a benefit for those only wanting to distract themselves for a few minutes during the day.

Word Monsters won't keep hardcore word game fans occupied for long, but younger players will love the cute, friendly visuals.

This is another casual-focused collectible card game with role-playing elements, but it's a better version of one.

King of Thieves is a fun mash-up of platforming and PvP based exploration, but it's hindered by a big freemium issue.

It's pretty to look at, and the puzzles are so-so (some are patently obvious; others require the fortunately-included help system to EVER figure out). Just don't expect too much out of it. There may yet be room in America for Rex the Dog and Mr. Moles, but City of Secret wasn't the best way to introduce them.

FIFA World Cup offered so much but is definitely not a world beater.

One Epic Game may be a tongue-in-cheek name, but as it turns out it's descriptive. Grip Games have been working hard on their PSN Minis, but it's this iOS release that puts them on the map for me – a job very well done.

Assuming someone isn't looking for a single-player only game, there's plenty of entertainment to be had with Scotland Yard. It's easy to learn and lots of fun. Just know that it truly shines when played with or against other people.

Finger Physics: Thumb Wars does a good job at differentiating itself and adding the novel country competition mechanic, but the monotonous gameplay and frustrating menu layouts drag the game down.

Buddy Rush is a surprisingly well crafted cross platform Facebook app for the iPhone and iPad. It's bright graphics, excellent sound, good sense of humor, and vast re-playability will keep fans of the genre happy for some time.

There are plenty of reasons to love this quirky little game, but getting faster times and more points will keep players slingshotting for every last diamond.

Does feel a tad expensive for what it offers.

For anyone who enjoys an action-puzzler, but is tired of variations of the same themes over and over, this is a solid pick up with a lot of promise.

Even with the somewhat questionably walled-off content, Star Warfare: Alien Invasion is still an excellent and rewarding game. Seriously, I'm kind of geeking out about it. It took me longer than intended to finish writing this because I got caught up in a "research" match. Yeah.

As a physics game, Greedy Penguins is run of the mill and standard, but as a puzzle game it really shines. The puzzles are clever, challenging, and super satisfying to figure out and complete.

What really matters is the core gameplay, which is something that Punch Hero has nailed. I may never be able to dress my boxer in a robot costume, but I can still have plenty of fun without it.

Keeping it simple, Stickman Tennis is a fun, arcadey sports game.

Juvenile it may be, but this endless runner will have players of any age giggling to themselves while they poop on pedestrians.

The Rhythm of Fighters can't capture the excitement of its beat-em-up equivalent, due largely to a lacklustre soundtrack.

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

Gun Bros 2 isn’t a clever game in the conventional sense but it’s been keenly designed to draw players in. It’s a potent mix of achievements and that sense that even 10 minutes can further the cause substantially.

Puzzle/platformers take the cosmos by storm in this unique take on a tired genre.

What we’re left with is a game that looks pretty awesome, but doesn’t live up to its visual style. PlunderNauts may be enjoyable enough to pick up and play a few rounds of from time to time, but the way it seems to fight players who want to play and enjoy it make it a largely frustrating experience.

Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores is rife with plenty of prehistoric game to hunt, but when they don't always fight back it becomes just a bit of a weird hunting trip.

Hand of Greed is the classic tale of a great idea that doesn't really pan out as well as I would've hoped.

If you're looking for a fun game to pick up every once in a while, Pigeon Squadron is a good buy, but if you're looking for a game with some meat, this is not the place to look.

A solid, casual title. Imperfect as it is, it's still a lot of fun.

I really wanted to love Where's Waldo. The nostalgia factor is immense, and it's one of the best image-hunting games around. But it's crippled by so many technical flaws and poor decisions that I just can't immerse myself in it.

The environments in Street Wrestler are simply gorgeous. The cell shaded art style, the detailed design, and the dynamically animated backgrounds all make this game one serious piece of stylish eye candy. The controls aren't flawless, but they work well enough that the player can focus on fighting bad guys instead the controls.

Some simulations are much more heavy-handed than others, and Astronaut Spacewalk is certainly an example of such. It's got a plodding pace and very unforgiving physics, but it's also relaxing and oddly compelling. Whether or not someone enjoys the stellar hiking depends largely on their desire for action, naturally, but if nothing else this is a pretty interesting addition to the genre.