It is brilliant and beautiful, but the control issues put a real damper on my enjoyment of the game.

Likeable despite some occasionally awkward control options, Globosome: Path of the Swarm is a fun game all about exploration and finding your comrades.

Dungeon Boss is a simple but fun bitesized slice of RPGing.

It could do with a better tutorial, but Etherlords is an appealing mash-up of card battling and world building. It looks great, too.

Tie-in games are frequently a little weak, trying to pack so much into so little. Dishonored: Rat Assassin dodges that quite nicely and, while it doesn't bear much similarity to what will happen in the full game, it's a fun distraction that's worth taking the time to download.

Overall, Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World is worth a look for those after a challenging yet humorous adventure.

For those of a certain age who loved adventure game books, it's the perfect app to play and one that players will find themselves returning to. Not least because they'll have to be pretty skilled to 'win'!

If I had to sum up the game, I'd class it as a good fun-filled time passer, my only little caveat being that because of the true repetitive nature of the puzzles within Cogs, the game didn't seem to have as much replay value as I probably was expecting from it, or would have liked it to of had.

Mirror's Edge may be short, and not fully rid of the horrid combat that has brought its other incarnations down, but it still is a fantastic agile urban platformer that shines more than it ever did on the consoles.

Fans of the other games in the Radiangames catalog, even those who have only checked out Super Crossfire, will enjoy Inferno+, especially with its upgrade system. It's not the best dual-stick shooter out there, but it's still plenty of fun.

Galaxy At War Online has all the familiar trappings of many compelling freemium games. The problem is that it's a very familiar formula. And it's not actually free at the moment.

Synesthetic does not always work as a game. However, it works enough of the time that when viewed as a mildly playable, trippy musical visualizer, it shines.

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

It's too soon to tell whether it will surpass Mobage's main juggernaut, but it's certainly poised to make an attempt.

While the one course may wear thin over time, Wonderputt is an experience full of wonder (groan) for iPad owners to check out.

Suffice it to say, Cave has done it yet again. Bug Princess is another great shooter to add to the ol' iOS library. It's significantly cheaper than its brethren, too, so it's also bound to appeal to frugal entomophobics everywhere.

While Time Surfer will not win any awards for uniqueness, it is a great example of how a fun idea can be iterated upon by blending in concepts from other games to create something that feels at least somewhat new.

Mos Speedrun is a game that fans of retro platformers should definitely check out. The speedrun level format fits for short-burst on-the-go gaming, and the level designs are perfectly made to be played in several ways.

While I certainly enjoyed playing all 15 levels of The Hero, I didn't finish the game with the excitement that I wanted to. Unfortunately, this was a case there the trailer was so good that it actually took away from the overall experience.

For $2.99 with the promise of more free levels to come, Brainssss is a great value. Any fan of RTS or zombies should grab this one.

Yet another excellent entry from Shenandoah Studio, Desert Fox: The Battle of El Alamein may be priced a bit steep, but it’s a well-executed package that functions as both entertainment and interactive history lesson.

Tap Quest: Gate Keeper is a simple but beguiling game of defending your property.

Correcting some of the issues with its predecessor and providing some new ones comes Worms 4.

This colorful, nature-themed puzzle game is beautiful, calming, and so procedurally logic-based that it is easy to get lost in.

It might feel like something of a waste for a little while, but stick with it. Once that slow start is finished it gets a lot more fun.

While match-3 games are not exactly the pinnacle of innovation these days, thankfully there are still original takes on the game being made, and there are new types of asynchronous games being made too. Panda Picnic should satisfy my match-3 tastes for a long time.

Major Mayhem is yet another addictive time gobbler to add to [adult swim]'s rapidly growing battalion of quirky, tongue-in-cheek titles. Almost anything under their aegis is a safe purchase and the Major is definitely no exception.

Amazing Ants is a fun game with great levels, controls, and graphics. Unfortunately, the gameplay suffers from the amount of ads and the constant need to accumulate enough coins. I really wish this app was a couple of buck and had no ads, with cheaper items in the store. However, I still recommend this app since the levels and gameplay are so good.

Swarm! sometimes feels like it's straining against its own limitations but it is hard to fault a game too much for just trying too hard. It's a meaty, quality adventure with balls to spare.

While it's a nice attempt at replicating our beloved Mario Kart, it does come up short in my opinion with the lack of on-screen controls and multiplayer mode.

Kahuna is a tightly-focused strategic game for two. Quick and challenging board games don't come much better.

Fans of the Cut the Rope experience will certainly not be let down by the most recent time traveling outing. This is very much one of the cases where, “more of the same,” is perfectly acceptable. Don’t even think twice about ponying up for this sweet treat.

In Mr. Runner 2 players speed up and slow down instead of jumping and sliding.

The remastered adventure classic makes an unexpected appearance on iOS, and of course it’s great.

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

Like you would expect from Com2uS, Heavy Gunner 3D is a quality game with surprising depth.

It's playable if obnoxiously flawed in a couple of key places, but there's always the hope of future updates to address the control issues. And really, once those are gone I'd be more than happy to call it a fun runner.

Surprisingly, in the simplest of simple games, Berzerk Ball really does have a lot going for it. Its idea really isn't new or original, but the implementation of the simplistic game type is fantastic. This one deserves a thumbs up for sure.

Worth a download for the free Galaxian "G 30th" edition alone, though the value of buying all 3 extra games is debatable. The classic games do get a nice new twist on them for those otherwise familiar with the games.

It's Paper Toss for zombie fans which is all that's needed. Beating each other's high scores for most shots as well as conventional scores via Game Center ensures that there's always a reason to dip into Zombie Toss Basketball for 5-10 minutes here or there.

Zombie! Zombie! Zombie! is a free-to-play action-packed match-3 title with a deep campaign and survival mode. Match zombies to kill 'em or toss a grenade for even more damage - it's all good!

A great little idea. It's not going to win prizes for most beautiful app by any means but it has a rough charm to it. The key mechanic of sitching dimensions is great and really gives you food for thought. A bargain at the price.

Go development mad and build a thriving tourist hotspot in this rather fun Time Management game.

It's certainly not the best RPG in the App Store (probably not even in the top 10), and It may just be a 75 page book wrapped up in 900 pages of fluff, but as far as mobile RPG's go, it gets the job done.

8 Bit Rally brings the total package in terms of retro style revivals. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are all top notch, and even though the game is obviously inspired by older titles, Photon Creations managed to add their own depth and charm to arcade racing.

Follow the rules to the letter in order to win in this simple yet tough memory game.

Kungfu Jumpu is an innovative fighting game that uses slingshot mechanics rather than awkward on-screen buttons, and it works extremely well.

The Moaning Words is a strange beast, much like Lovecraft's own tentacled monstrosities, but there's a lot of content for a low price of entry.

A solidly dependable Tower Defense game, Tower Dwellers is rather fun.

Punch Club is a hard-hitting management sim with a great retro aesthetic.

While there is some room for improvement, I still enjoyed the clever dialogue and intriguing gameplay. Those who aren't quite sold on the platformer can check out Crash Dummy Lite for free to get a feel for it first.

I was genuinely surprised to find myself playing Fluff Friends Rescue so incessantly. It can turn into a major problem when there are important real life things to do. Animal lovers should consider that both praise and a warning.

Infect Them All 2: Zombies isn’t without its frustrations, but overall it’s a very fun way to kill time.

Accessible enough for beginners but engaging enough for RPG enthusiasts, HonorBound is an enjoyable adventure for all.

Armadillo Gold Rush teaches you that armadillos love to move fast and snag gold. It's pretty fun.

Puzzle Breaker combines simple match-3 gameplay with a surprisingly strong RPG feel.

Despite my prejudices about a branded title, this one does pretty much all the right things.

While Plague Inc. isn't ground-breaking iOS game, it's definitely one of the most refined. With features like self-mutating viruses, government collapses that actually effect the spread through a given country, unlockable virus classes, and an honest to goodness save feature (yay!), this is the apocalypse plague game to get.

The environments, while a bit on the small side, are well designed and varied enough to keep things interesting game after game.

Hunger Calls requires quick thinking, lots of dexterity and is compulsively replayable. There's also something oddly satisfying about watching the greedy kids explode. The game is well worth the price of admission.

Maniac Manors is a haunting 3D point-and-click adventure game that is beautifully presented but let down by a lack of direction and poor localization.

TITUS certainly wasn't what I was expecting, but I've had plenty of fun with it. The mini-games kept the simulation aspects from dragging, while those same simulation aspects kept me invested for the long term.

Offering a series of intelligent puzzles, BrainSnack is the ideal way to get one's brain ticking.

The unique tornado-as-a-weapon mechanics bring something new to the genre and players should definitely take notice.

Ignoring the bizarre internet quirks and slightly disappointing fifth consecutive series of minor missteps, Zenonia 5 easily does the series proud.

The retro 8-bit graphics are seriously entertaining and every one of the 160 life stages has its own unique graphic representation. Quick games and the seemingly endless payout of entertaining life stage shifts will keep players burning through lives as quickly as they possibly can.

Super Sanctum TD is a harsh but fair tower defense game.

Spellstorm takes online card battles to the next level by offering an intriguing storyline, superb graphics, and a ton of great content.

Piclings doesn't have a lot to meat to it, but it does have a unique concept that works well, and makes for an interesting technological concept. It needs some more work to be a fully-fledged game, but it is a fun curiosity.

Puzzle Sphere is an entertaining app with a sizable portion of content and a challenging but rewarding difficulty curve. Players seeking out an action puzzle game should find the whole experience quite satisfying.

Short as it may be, Radiant One is a powerful experience that’s absolutely worth having.

For less than a dollar, there really aren't too many better experiences out there.

Gathering Sky is a pleasant if minimalist flying adventure.

Combine tower building, tower defense, and lots of in-app purchases. This is what you get - craziness.

Finally, a game that tells the player to go to hell... bullet hell, that is.

I cannot stress just how much better Mission Europa Collector's Ed. HD is than it appears. This isn't just a must-play, but a must-own for fans of first-person RPG or loot gathering.

Solar Flux HD features an innovative star system, and that's not just a pun because it takes place in space among star systems.

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.

Puzzle lovers will enjoy Gregg, a physics puzzler game where timing and precision is everything.

While the voice acting isn't the greatest, and the accents and small syntax errors might make some native anglophones cringe a bit, the somewhat dark story of survival is surprisingly engaging.

After spending dozens of hours with it, it’s safe to say that KartRider Rush+ is the best kart racer on mobile.

Mr Jump is unforgivingly tough, and you'll love it for that exact reason.

Admittedly, it might feel a little bare, but Lane Splitter is a very fun, arcade-style iOS title. Definitely worth a buck.

Soccer Rally 2 is the most serious vehicular soccer game ever created.

Dream Revenant takes players on a journey through a man's subconscious. And though it's full of bugs, it is a still a crazy, wondrous ride while it lasts.

Personally, I could care less about a fair few of these games, but a couple of them are surprisingly good. Good enough to be their own game in a few cases, actually.

One of the smartest games I've played on iOS, and it demands a kind of precision and planning that other games just don't have. The game works well no matter which platform it's played on, but iPad owners will definitely want to check this out on the larger screen.

The situation might be utterly hopeless, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun when meeting our doom.

Slingshot Defender is the perfect example of bite-sized portable gaming. The player can pick it up at any time and play for as little or as long as they like without impacting their enjoyment.

Win or lose, Respawnables is still an incredibly fun and addicting shooter. It's a bit unbalanced no matter which mode players decide to mess around with but none of that hampers that all-important character progression.

It may be an abridged version of a classic 3DS game, but Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper holds its own and is both a charming and enjoyable rhythm game.

While Burt Destruction could use a few upgrades, it’s still a pretty rad game that’s worth the download as long as gamers don’t mind the challenge.

Melodive is one fun, crazy fall that's tough to control.

Hostile aliens don't stand a chance against an all-terrain aircraft.

Fish Out of Water from Halfbrick's core mechanic is fun to play, but it is far from the endless replayability that came along with Fruit Ninja or Jetpack Joyride.

While Time of Heroes isn't my favorite turn-based strategy on iOS, it was fun and had fairly decent 3D graphics.

Despite the control issues, The Mordis is a challenging puzzle game that's sure to please everyone from puzzle fanatics to casual gamers. It requires a sharp mind and a little bit of patience to master, making it a solid game worth downloading.

Overall, Chicken Doom isn't a bad egg and is worthy of downloading if you're in need of something new to add to your summer gaming library. It may not have that element of excitement for some gamers, but it's a nice casual game that will have you squawking with laughter as you battle the funny chickens.