Portal Knights gives players an open sandbox full of possibilities, and then layers on a series of quests that challenge you to use all its tools to overcome their challenges. This is a killer combination and makes Portal Knights super satisfying to play, despite the fact that it doesn’t always feel as sleek or elegant as you might want.

Fearless Fantasy is a weird and wild RPG, but it’s a great fit for mobile.

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Redline Rush puts players in the driver’s seat of endless racing action as they swerve to avoid traffic and roadblocks, all while outrunning the police.

Until Wizards of the Coast finally creates an official Magic the Gathering adaptation for iOS, Orions 2 is likely as close as it gets.

Graphically, Bar Oasis is pretty crisp. The game uses actual liquor bottles, rather than manufactured ones.

Fun visuals, good music, engaging level design, and lots of content make Goblin Sword an excellent little game.

It's difficult to say that it will be of interest to everyone who may otherwise be amused by the well-done graphics and cute asides muttered by Stan as he plummets.

Players that don’t mind waiting for that energy recharge will probably love this game. Aside from the controls, there is not much else to show fault with. The solid graphics and sound, combined with the depth of upgrades and achievements make this a great turn-based fighting game.

Superbloke isn't quite "super," but it's a solid mobile platformer with some interesting visuals.

Astro Golf is futuristic miniature golf for all fans of traditional mini golf gaming.

If it wasn't for pesky questions being repeated, Confidence would be my new favourite trivia game. As it stands, it's still in my top three as I love the variety of the categories.

If you're looking for a deep, intelligent hunting sim, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter is ideal. The added bonus of hunting dinosaurs rather than conventional animals just makes it all the more intriguing a proposition.

This is how you straddle a wrecking ball and save the world while doing it, MILEY.

Dark Legends is at its heart still a fun game, and rather impressive considering that it's still free to play. It works out of the box with seamless cross-platform multiplayer. The only problem is that because it shares the core technology with its predecessors, the only differences are the setup and inclusion of vampires.

How much a person gets out of Arcane Empires depends largely on their previous exposure to Kabam's other freemium city-builder. The core mechanics are still great, no doubt, but they're also not new.

The gameplay isn't deep, but it isn't meant to be. In the pure flick games, I would have liked a little more sensitivity to the strength of the flick – most of mine seemed to go the same distance and have the same impact regardless of my intended velocity – otherwise, the games worked as expected.

Can you survive five nights as the new night watchman of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza? Be warned: the resident animatronic mascots are a bit... buggy. Good luck!

Aplexia is a well crafted puzzle game that requires the player to think intelligently and plan ahead. Although it suffers from some faults that slightly detract from the experience.

Collect stars, blow up bricks, and connect colorful squares in this free puzzle game that’s simple to play but hard to master.

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.

While it may not be the most visually stimulating or even mechanically impressive game on the platform, Offroad Legends proves to be the ideal game for an iOS gamer. It could effortlessly help burn away a few spare minutes or just as easily suck away hours of battery life. No matter what your playstyle, you will not regret the investment.

One of the rare games, much less one of this breadth, that I have completed. No challenge is overly daunting, but most do require at least some minimal thought. The game should make lovers of time management strategy games tap happily for hours.

Texas Hold'em doesn't traditionally offer much wiggle room for creativity, yet somehow Texas Ask'Em Poker managed to have something fresh in the cards. This is one hand that you will definitely want to play out, and often. Ante up, because the brain-busting questions will just keep on coming.

Even though I'm not too fond of the trial-and-error gameplay of the bulk of the stages, there's just too much to love about Amoebattle for me to care. It's a unique spin on a classic genre, and one that's more than worth any interested iOS gamer's time.

A fun, beautiful game that offers a good amount of entertainment. It's not a mind-blowing experience, but it is entertaining and very well-made. Just keep in mind that the blobs are only cute until they try and kill you with fire; then things start getting real.

There is absolutely no point to Doodle God, other than "gotta catch 'em all!" But, in some weird way…it's addictive. Insanely so.

This unassuming little space program sim has all the right stuff.

Pokémon UNITE is a solid spin on the MOBA genre, but it feels like it should be more special.

Pixel Burger is an adorable amalgam of pixelated foodstuffs and stacking that's easy to pick up and oh-so-difficult to put down, like a tasty burger.

Nibblers is an appealing match-3 puzzle game that's more challenging than most.

If the biggest issue with Pig's Dreams is repetition, when the "fun level" is this high, there could be much worse problems to have. Plus, the "dream" world structure leaves plenty of room for expansion later on down the road. Clocking in at only ninety-nine cents, this is the kind of game that will certainly give you more than enough bang for the buck to justify an instant purchase.

Disney Infinity: Toy Box is a handy way to edit and manage creations for the console version, but it’s not such a great game.

Overall, True Skate is a stunningly good looking game that comes incredibly close to recreating the feel of real skateboarding. There might not be a lot to do, but it does provide for a good time.

Drag matching shapes together and watch the points come flying in.

Like I said, I have no idea why I keep playing Ark of the Ages. It shouldn’t work. Heck, it sort of *doesn’t* work. But at the same time it does. And even without worthwhile loot grinding, interesting social elements, a plot that matters, music that isn’t obnoxious, or any real challenge it’s still oddly fun. I suppose that’s just the magic of XSEED.

Piece together various tiles to fill the box in this simple to learn, tricky to master puzzle game.

15 Coins is a minimalist arcade game that proves to have an engaging concept and different kinds of challenges.

The graphics are of superior quality, and the game play is straight forward.

However, anyone looking for a fun, stylish tower defense game should definitely check out Coastal Command. Maybe if it does well enough, someone will turn it into a movie too.

This mech combat game is stylish and cool, but has some pacing and difficulty issues.

This physics puzzler is great to look at, and fun to play, if not a bit challenging. But, it wouldn't be much of a puzzler if it didn't puzzle you, I suppose.

Mix and match robot parts in this real-time strategy for ultimate territory control.

Wizardous is a magical side scroller that has all the traits of a retro 8-bit classic, complete with an addictive soundtrack.

Overall, Help Volty is an impressive indie title. This is Tvundra Producties first game, and it’s evident that the developers really know what they’re doing. From the haunting and gorgeous graphics to the mind-bending puzzles, everything just works together to create a thrilling gaming experience.

An endless runner that’ll have gamers driving like maniacs to save all the corn from total destruction.

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

But the challenge and relative complexity of Gravity Hook HD are part of the package – this is a game that is unashamed to be unforgiving, and if you can appreciate that, you will likely appreciate Gravity Hook HD to be more than just the typical pick up and play game, but what makes it unique keeps it from being truly great.

I never would've expected blowing up cats to be so much fun, that that's exactly what Bombcats is all about. It's full of challenging levels, cute kitties, unlockable extras, and can be incredibly hard to put down.

A great concept and a great twist on the bullet hell formula. At its low price, it really is worth a shot and you'll no doubt find yourself impressed by the graphical style.

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

Larry Laffer's innuendo-laden exploits haven't been worth talking about for years, but Replay Games is about to change that.

Much more than a promotional tool for a TV show, Da Vinci's Demons is a complex and compelling puzzle game that showcases some of his most famous inventions.

On the whole 101 Airborne is a solid topscroller action game. Aiming takes a little while to get used to, but overall the controls are good. Also, the 3D graphics are superb and the soundtrack is very appropriate. There are plenty of upgrades and levels, so it is definitely a justified purchase if it sounds appealing.

It's possible to push past these bottlenecks with enough stubbornness (and gold), but it can be a real trial-by-patience. That's not to say it isn't worth doing as Sir Death is incredibly awesome and fun when it's not tossing players to the wolves.

Use peasants, dwarves, and other fantasy characters to fend off the robots in this card-based strategy game.

It’s hard for me to say anything too bad about the game, nor anything that’s especially effusive in praise. Syder Arcade just exists as it is, a retro-styled shoot ’em up that wants to let players destroy waves of enemies, unleash special abilities, and just have some mindless fun for a little while. That’s perfectly fine! It’s not a game of the year candidate, but it’s something those who download it and check it out will enjoy.

An impressive port of the original award-winning board game that requires players to lead their tribe and build a village in order to become the most powerful chief.

The Quest is a unique puzzle game built on classic inspiration: The Rubik's Cube.

Quite fun at times, but its controls can make the game more frustrating than it ought to be. Still, if you love retro-inspired games, and especially the Llamatron and Robotron games, or just want something a little different from the typical arena shooter, Minotron: 2112 is a solid purchase – and at worst, it's interesting reading material.

Combine a large open world from a modern RPG and the elegant simplicity of a classic, and we end up with something pretty freaking awesome called 9th Dawn.

Fans of Minter's work will be happy with this game, and those that just love arcade shooters will find plenty of endearing elements. Caprichoso for life!

There's a lot to love in this clever and adorable point-and-click puzzler.

Perhaps not the smartest of games, Infectonator: Hot Chase still manages to ensnare its players and refuses to let go.

The question isn't really about if the new version is a must have as there were already two million downloads to prove the popularity of the new gaming style. The heart of the matter is a comparison between Breakout Boost+ and the recently released Breakout Boost. To be honest, I'm a big fan of pay up front, especially when it's a game that I know I'm going to love.

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

An excellent physics based puzzler. It's simple yet addictive and can really make you think, certainly when it comes to gaining all three stars in each level.

This it the definitive way to play Kathy Rain, even though it doesn’t feel all that different from the original.

Dream Track Nation is fun and frustrating; I have often rage-quit while playing it, but it made future success so much more sweet. This is a very feature-packed game for $0.99.

Pokemon by a different name; Micromon very nearly is that.

That's Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden's main strength: its ability to keep the player interested with such choice. It's a fine example of what works so well for the genre, even if it doesn't quite revolutionize.

This sense of imagination that flourishes throughout Forever Lost: Episode 1 ensures that it's a fascinating title. Its puzzles have been carefully designed so that they might always be one step away from frustrating, but they sidestep it just about, instead teasing the brain appropriately. Forever Lost: Episode 1 might not be the longest of titles but it leaves me keen to see what happens next.

Its story isn't quite as gripping as others, but Fighting Fantasy: Bloodbones has some great tricks up its sleeves.

Well planned out, Bumpin’ Uglies is a fun distraction, regardless of whether one wants to spend extra or not.

Fields of Battle is paintball for the most hardcore of iOS gamers. Intense gameplay, intuitive controls, and extensive content are what make this game great.

The last installment in the Heroes Rise trilogy put players back into the cape and brightly coloured boots and lets them choose how their story will end.

The game does have tons of content, varying gameplay, and some interesting level design. It's not wholly original, but it's a fun, lengthy trip.

Subsurface Circular is a game that does so much with so little. It’s got an extremely stripped down set of mechanics, characters, and environments, yet it uses them tell a surprisingly deep and nuanced story in a pretty short amount of time. It’s hard to ask for more than that, and if you did, it might tarnishSubsurface Circularwhat is an extremely efficient and polished experience.

Toonia TwinMatch is a very nice introduction to Mahjong solitaire for young children, be it with in-app purchases.

Satellina requires quick thinking and twitchy fingers, and it's pretty fun.

There is something habit forming about Bee Leader. I'm not sure if it's the aesthetic or the gameplay that's doing it, but something keeps me playing until my fingers are sore. It's not quite a must-have, but definitely a great choice for a casual gamer's collection.

A Life Worth Dying For is a fascinating portrait of a serious subject.

Electric Tentacle might not have that ridiculously addictive quality that something like Tiny Wings might still retain, it needs a few more persistent challenges to accomplish that, but what is there adds something original to the genre. Something that we could all do with occasionally.

My.com has assembled a multi-genre game with plenty of things to do, but rather little heart.

It's charming throughout and very easy to get into, while not sacrificing depth too much. Here's hoping for an update or two offering Game Center support, new items and other delights.

Move your monkeys in time to the beat in this rhythm game/real-time strategy hybrid.

Having to jump through hoops to reset the tilt controls is a bit of a pain, but aside from that Zombie Fish Tank does a fantastic job of bringing an old genre back from the dead. The core mechanics are plenty of fun in their own right, and there’s plenty of bonus content and additional levels to keep players occupied.

Tiny Plane is simple in premise, but less so in execution, making it an ideal choice for endless fans looking for a ramped up challenge, and for those who prefer that their games build replay value based not on tricks, but rather on a compulsion to beat the machine.

Overall, Uppercup Football is pretty awesome. It is not the kind of soccer game that players typically think of, but it is very much a better game for it.

cleverer than most of what's on TV and at its current price of $1.99 costs the same as a one-episode rental. The comic value along with great arrangements and solid gameplay makes this a worthy investment.

Cute, challenging, and full of penguins. What more could one want from a puzzle game?

There hasn’t been an absurd take on Hamlet this enjoyable since “Last Action Hero.”

Skatelander is a simple endless runner but it scratches that 'one more go' itch for a little while.

If you are into "bullet hell" shooters, AirAttack is a great genre game. It's not so great that it transcends genres, but it is a solid game nonetheless.

Isle of Tune HD's hook is ingenious and its creative potential is immense. Even if the iPad isn't necessarily the best way to play it, if that's all someone has this is definitely worth checking out. It's basically GarageBand by way of Will Wright.

Minor niggles aside and Sunshine – Here comes the Sun is a very pleasant game to play. Everything seems like it's been designed to invoke a smile, right down to the collection of hats that can be found and then worn by the Sun.

Much like the book it’s based on, Zombocalypse Now is most ideal for young adults but it’ll appeal to any zombie loving adult, really.

This game is a series of circuitous f2p grind systems, but somehow still ends up feeling super fun.