Though it looks and feels familiar, Snowboard Party 2 is a solid snowboarding game through-and-through.

Beach Buggy Blitz is fantastic and one of the best of its kind on iOS. An absolute pleasure to play and play again.

Toca Mini allows children to to choose their favorite features to create unique, stylized characters.

Auro has plenty of rules to keep to, but it's a very rewarding tactical experience.

"Breakfast is served!" Make toast of the bad guys in this quirky little arcade-style game.

A fun and simple virtual pool game that pits online players against each other in friendly games of 8 ball.

Simple yet addictive is what works so well for Four Letters.

Sango Slayer mixes RPG elements into a classic formula to create a noteworthy Tower Defense - RPG hybrid.

Forgotten Memories is an atmospheric tale of horror, but one that doesn't lend itself well to mobile gaming.

Clumsy Bob is as fun as he is adorable.

Star Sloth isn't necessarily the weirdest game I've ever played, but it's up there. Thankfully it doesn't rely on weirdness alone to appeal to iOS gamers.

Domino Drop is a simple but challenging 'match em' game.

Monster Hunter Anniversary Edition isn't a bad game, but because it borrows so heavily from well-established licenses, unfortunately, it doesn't stand out. If you're a tower-strategy fiend, this is a cool addition to your collection, but it won't produce many memorable moments, nor push boundaries in this altogether familiar genre.

For the physics based puzzle fan, Little Lost Chick is an ideal purchase. The adorable visuals will keep many happy but just because it looks innocent doesn't mean that it's a pushover. Underneath the surface is enough challenge to ensure that players will keep returning to Little Lost Chick until they reach the conclusion.

If having a mobile version of Gone Home is the only thing that will get you to play this game, grab it. Otherwise, you might want to play it elsewhere.

Egg Punch is, quite simply, a fun game. To the point that revisiting a few levels for more cash feels like a treat rather than a chore. It's cute, it's colorful, and best of all, it's free. This is a game that's totally worth checking out, whether someone's a fan of golf or not.

Overall Zuma's Revenge! HD is a fun, simple, and addictive game. The levels sometimes feel a little repetitive, but it's still a great game. It takes mere seconds to learn how to play and can offer hours of entertainment.

Tiny Troopers 2: Special Ops offers tiny warfare with a large amount of fun throughout 21 missions, and also includes unlockable zombie survival maps with high score leaderboards.

Shavalyn Pop: Alien Escape lets players blaze their own path through space.

Firefly Hero is a great game that can be enjoyed in quick sessions of a few minutes or in longer extended sittings. The gameplay is unique, and it shouldn't be discounted as "just another puzzler."

Marvel Pinball brings our favorite Avengers to the table with the goal of earning bonuses, scoring big points, and achieving a high score for the leaderboards.

This game pulls out all the stops to make a game that is essentially about research and plant identification a compelling adventure.

Far: Lone Sails is a well paced and designed narrative adventure. Even though it's sometimes hard to see what is going on, its meditative nature, puzzle design, and overall storytelling are top-notch. Its blend of mechanical interaction, traversal challenges, and quiet routine make it one of the more satisfying games in this genre that I've encountered.

Overall Wizard Ops is an enjoyable experience, with a solid control scheme. Here's hoping the next installment offers a bit more of a challenge.

I'd highly recommend trying out more than just the first two chapters of GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective. They're good, but just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what this game has to offer. Essential for those who like something different.

Mr Bank is a simple game of number combining, but it's an enjoyable one.

Once you grasp the rules and nuances of Wizard Hex, it's a fun, intriguingly deep strategy game with much potential.

Fulfilling.

It's definitely not the kind of game people are likely to expect from the screen shots, but Pixey People Making Movies is still certainly a game worth playing. It can get hectic and sometimes a little irritating, but the results are always worth the effort.

Primordia is a very good, old-school adventure game from a developer that specializes in very good, old-school adventure games. It's expected, sure, but not at all disappointing. If the setting and premise of Primordia stick out to you, I'd recommend picking it up.

It's a solid mix at a decent price but it is ultimately more of the same.

So yes, Monster Warlord isn't exactly brimming with originality and features one of the most obnoxious banking systems ever conceived, but it still captures the fun of casual, incremental play quite well. That and some of the monsters (like my little tiger thing) are simply adorable.

With a ton of extra levels and characters planned for future updates, I think it would be silly to pass this one up.

Koi is a very pretty puzzle game with somewhat touchy controls.

I want to be clear that I absolutely adore this game. When it runs well. Problem is it doesn't run that well that often. Sure I'm using an older phone but it's listed as a supported device. I'm still holding out hope that these performance issues will be cleared up in the future, though.

Though short and a bit simple, Mighty Switch Force! Hose it Down! is fun to play, and has personality to spare.

Action and strategy gameplay make a great buddy cop team.

LEGO Hero Factory isn't a incredibly inventive in it's content, but there is a fair amount of content to play. Regardless, the game is lots of fun to play, and the fantastic visuals fit perfectly with the other LEGO titles. Players and LEGO fans looking for an entertaining yet simple game to keep them busy for a while will enjoy this one.

Easily one of the better-designed platformers I've played on iPhone. And considering it's only a dollar, it's hard not to be impressed.

The charming animations, the simple touch controls, and the easy to enjoy gameplay. Beeing is a simple game. There aren't any industry shaking new game mechanics or bleeding edge graphics, but it's good fun done well.

Exploring the problems of mental illness, struggling with gender identity and many more mature topics, Demon Chic is a surreal RPG like no other.

Anodia does everything just right. It sticks to a tried and tested formula but adds a much needed dose of originality to make it a great game in its own right.

It's a case of brains over brawn in puzzler Hellraid: The Escape, as players take down demonic foes using only their ingenuity and the environment itself.

Fluxe isn't as easily accessible as something like Tetris but for fans of the genre keen for a new challenge, it is an enjoyable take on the proven formula.

Gasketball is like basketball, but with portals and buzzsaws. Also, it's playable over the internet, which is difficult to do with a real basketball.

While Keri Racing may not be the most polished or viscerally compelling Freemium title on the App Store, it does the genre right. It's probably not something that will draw in too many older iOS gamers but I could definitely see the kiddies loving it.

Cut the Rope is ingenious, following a similar formula to Angry Birds – charming graphics, simple gameplay that gets complexity steadily layered on top of it in a way that feels natural, almost without even feeling like it's getting more difficult.

There is more than enough game to justify the price tag.

Rope'n'Fly 4 is high-flying fun. Just don't get intimate with the concrete.

There's a reason why these games keep getting re-released on newer systems, it's because they're classics. The rules and mechanics that these games introduced are still the basis of most fighting games to this day, and they are more than just a history lesson; they're still very fun to play.

Masters of Mystery: Blood of Betrayal might not be particularly innovative but it's a fun evolution for a series that has already demonstrated what can be done so well within the Hidden Object genre.

Want a simple to learn but difficult to master iOS game that's perfect for short bursts of play and lengthy sessions? 3volution is it. No, really, this is it. Stop looking.

Traffic Master takes what might sound like a somewhat mundane task – controlling traffic – and turns it into a surprisingly fun and challenging game. This one's worth checking out, and it's only a dollar.

It's increasingly possible to get a big console-style game on mobile, but the inherent drawback of touchscreen controls and the lack of tactility are really the only aspects that hold N.O.V.A. 3 back. Those who are prepared to look past them are the ones that will have a great time with this.

Certain rather important maneuvers can be difficult to pull of with any regularity, but Combo Crew is fun enough for it to not matter very much.

If you are unwavering in your quest for victory, Be2 may be one of the best apps you've played in a long time. I do wish that the controls were more straightforward, perhaps allowing for vertical and horizontal control on every screen. I've never been one to criticize difficulty, but Escape From Pongland can get ridiculously difficult at times.

Uplink was a fantastic breath of fresh air 11 years ago and it still feels just as exceptional now. It's the kind of experience that reminds you why gaming can be so rewarding.

Nuns are tougher than you think, as we learn in this action puzzle game that's quite fun.

While it might not necessarily break new ground, Z Hunter has enough tricks up its sleeve to ensure that zombie head-shots have never looked so cool.

Deck Buster wants me to play it, almost demands it with it's ease of play and pure addictiveness.

A steady trickle of different star types keep this game away from being too predictable but its familiar mechanics confirm its place as an easy to dive into title.

There's certainly plenty of challenge and enjoyment to be gained, but pricing is something to consider for those who prefer a trickle effect of spending, especially as it's not an Universal build.

An adorable endless runner where gamers help guide a grilled cheese sandwich through a retro, obstacle-filled environment.

Charming, educational, and cute, Henri Le Worm is an ideal way to teach kids about the importance of eating well.

Minor problems aside and Ring Fling is a much more exciting game than its gaudy neon exterior suggests. Amongst friends, it's quite unrivalled in the fun it offers.

Dark and moody, Forever Lost: Episode 2 is a great adventure game for the lateral thinker.

Bungee Monkey is an impressive game and a bargain at less than one dollar. It's perfect for gamers of all ages and really has a family-friendly appeal. If you're in the market for a new pick-up-and-play game, I'd recommend purchasing this one.

For fighting game fans who haven't played the original Street Fighter IV on iOS, this is the version to get.

A very fun and well-designed game. The graphics and soundtrack are very good and the game play is simple. The only draw back is the incentive to purchase credits to speed up unlocking items and upgrades.

Rail Rush is a very good game and a bargain for only $0.99. There is a ton of depth will all the levels, missions, and upgrades. The gameplay, graphics, and sounds all work together to create a really enjoyable atmosphere.

Leave Me Alone is a fun throwback to side scrolling beat-em-ups from the 90s.

It's worth playing through Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion that once though as it offers some of the finest Hidden Object gaming I've seen in a while. It mixes things up nicely.

Michael Jackson The Experience HD is a really enjoyable rhythm game, with some great visuals and stunning sound.

There is good (but not always so clean) fun to be had in Phrazzle, the quickie contest of funny phrase creation.

It has a variety of gameplay elements that keep the game interesting and engaging. The look of the game is top-notch and there's plenty of content to keep players entertained.

The iOS port of What Remains of Edith Finch is about as perfect as you can get, but the game feels a lot like the Finch estate itself: a structural marvel with hints of life inside.

TEPPEN is a surprisingly fun collectible card game that makes good use of Capcom characters.

Cartoon Survivor is one goofy, pretty-looking, and tough auto-runner.

There isn't anything excessively new and shocking in Red Ball 3, but the combination of concepts combined from similar titles makes an enjoyable experience. Game Center, Crystal, Achievements, and hidden gifts compliment the game nicely.

Sword and Soldiers is a great example of what a casual strategy game can do. It's deep enough for core gamers to enjoy, yet is simple enough that casual gamers can get in to it, while appreciating its deeper elements.

It's this focus on multiplayer gaming that ensures Bounty Racer stands out from the crowd. It's a very enjoyable arcade racer for the lone gamer, but incorporating things such as Bounty mode feel more akin to something that a console game would offer and will surely extend longevity a ton.

The option to add a custom photo face to the main character in BLOODMASQUE is a total gimmick, but the game said gimmick is attached to is actually pretty cool.

Wrapping up the successful Tower Defense series, Anomaly Defenders is a blast.

It might appear somewhat typical at first glance, but Endless War is actually a very user-driven game.

Even with a five dollar price tag and little more than an hour or two of entertainment value, I still think The War of the Worlds: Minigame Adventure is a worthwhile purchase.

The graphics are bright and cute, the story is amusing and the gameplay is fun. The various modes spice things up and there are achievements, leaderboards, and even hidden treasures to discover. Tip Tap Block'em is a solid arcade-action pick, if one doesn't mind paying a dollar or two more than for similar offerings.

Bubble Rival emphasizes speed over strategy, making for a fast and fun bubble-popping puzzle game.

KRE-O CityVille Invasion is a Lego-like city management game that asks players to defend their creations from criminal mastermind, Dr. Mayhem.

Overall I really enjoyed Fish Hooks, and it definitely has joined the ranks of my other time-wasters on my iPhone. Its attractive price tag of free, gorgeous levels, and intuitive game play really do make this game a must have for any casual gamer.

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.

Seraph is certainly a good game. While those looking for variety might come away disappointed, fans of beating high scores will definitely find much to enjoy as things do get pretty intense.

A block breaking game with more imagination than most, Blowfish Meets Meteor is really rather charming.

It's a game that knows it doesn't need to be anything clever. Just the simple reverse Jenga style gameplay means you'll happily keep at it. Just for the sake of knowing you mastered the game.

And it's a good thing it scores long because with 169 different puzzles to solve, the larger ones taking as long as 20 minutes, there's absolutely oodles of content in PathPix.

You wouldn't think that baseball diamonds and competitive trading cards would have so much difficulty co-existing, but this is far from the Upper Deck days of old.

Being an avid fan of geoDefense and Spirit's visual style resembling parts of that, the game just seemed to click with me. Controls were both fluid and responsive.

Joining Hands is distinct in that is really is a pure logic game. It takes trial and error and patience too. But it's a challenge and with the App Store bursting at the seems with physics, matching and action puzzlers, this is a novel treat.

This is a pretty good attempt to bring the Wild West alive on the iPad. The $1.99 price tag is about right for what is offered. Although I personally think the game is a little repetitive, there is still enough there to keep players entertained with the Deputy's adventures.