A fantastic package. While the puzzles are a little easy for old hands at the genre, the storytelling more than makes up for it. It's a game that's most suited to playing with alongside young family members but it's still very enjoyable for adults too.

This card game looks and feels like a combination of Diablo and Solitaire, but which does it play more like?

DomiNations combines many popular strategy games, and mostly succeeds.

Getting from Point A to Point B can be a bit of a drag, but QuestLord is still a fun and accessible throwback to classic Western RPGs.

Capturing the magic of Steve Jackson's Sorcery! novels, the game of the same name is a great addition for adventure game book fans.

Volcano Escape often runs into trouble when you want to mix shooting, jumping and firing.

RedShift is a fear-inducing, pulse-pounding race against time (and total annihilation).

Based on the viral smash hit, Dumb Ways to Die is a fun way to kill time (and cute little characters).

The simple design looks impressive on the iPad and it's nearly impossible to stop playing after just one game. It will be worthy of five stars once the glitches are fixed-which the developers state will happen very soon.

Hardcore gamers may tire of the game fairly quickly, but those looking for a quick casual fix should definitely take it for a test dive.

Being fun and addictive certainly doesn't hurt Greedy Jump's chances at success, but it's still a shame to see so much extra content sitting there just out of reach. I mean it's technically still within reach, but it requires a ton of grinding. Which I suppose isn't all bad, considering.

Dragons vs. Unicorns is a unique experience. It has strategy and arcade components that make playing it fun and interesting. The overall experience is really neat and it's free, so be sure to check it out.

Alpha Omega is a relaxed word game with some resemblance to the crossword puzzle.

The gameplay is smooth and the controls work very well. This is a great title, and players might be surprised by how much fun they have. It's clear the developer has put some effort into this title and it shows.

Like archery itself, The Legend of Holy Archer demands patience and precision. Sometimes it’s frustrating but just remember: be the bow. The Year of the Bow continues.

If you're even the slightest of fans of poker games, you really should give Poker with Bob a whirl. It'll certainly be remaining on my iPhone for a while to come as it's so convenient to drop in to play a few hands whenever you've got a spare five minutes.

Sudoku Junior includes different levels of difficulty as well as a choice of picture icons.

Thankfully the tough levels can still be completed with patience and the fidgety framerate doesn't break the gameplay, because Atomic Frogs is a surprising amount of fun. It also serves as a grim reminder to never, ever anger mutant amphibians.

Desert Zombie Last Stand is actually quite the fun third-person shooter involving waves of zombies. Which makes the horrific and constant framerate dips all the more frustrating.

Unlike most physics-based puzzles, Backyard Bounce doesn't have the repetitiveness that leads to boring gameplay. This, plus its homage to Mr. Naismith makes for a great game.

Unity Games' Archangel is great for those who love the grind of a great looking dungeon-crawler but feels as though it takes a while to truly get going.

Margaritaville Online seems like it was built specifically for Parrotheads as players can not only build up their beachside bar to serve up a few frozen concotions for their friends, but can also explore the tropical world around them, sail the open sea as well as dress their character with various Hawaiian style clothing and gear.

This quirky detective visual novel is the charming start to a lengthy adventure.

If you've grown sick of Scrabble and Words with Friends' specific rules and want something a bit different, then Kalimat is a familiar but different change of pace.

A nostalgic trip for many, Apple Dash HD is a highly enjoyable and challenging vertical platformer.

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.

This adventure game is a little janky on mobile, but still plenty enjoyable.

The only real downside to Monkey Quest: Thunderbow is that when it's finished there's very little incentive to go back and play through it again.

Despite being a bit repetitive, Xenowerk offers a lot of player customization with weapon combos and some great score-chasing hooks, all while looking really fantastic.

Ookibloks is a charmingly fast-paced arcade-style puzzle game. And it's fun, too.

It's this combination of game modes and well planned features that ensure Texas Poker For Prizes is a quality game.

Max Awesome is without a doubt a worthy holder of a place on my home screen. With its zany collection of stunts, quirky graphics, amazing level builder, and customisation abilities it truly is a pleasure to play!

Towel Tim is not the best of its kind in any regard, but it is just enjoyable enough that it should have a niche audience who could find Tim to be quite endearing.

Want to wreak havoc all over the high seas? Then Assassin's Creed Pirates is a great way to do so, Assassin's Creed fan or not.

Yet another great Apple Arcade title is now available on the App Store, and it is still a refreshing game years after its debut.

Maybe the game could've built on it a bit more but even without it's a great little time-drain and well worth a look and maybe a few several hours.

Is it a perfect game? No. Is it a heck of a lot of fun? Yeah. It's certainly one of the better zombie games in the App Store, and a more enjoyable zombie shooter than any of Capcom's attempts to port RE to the device.

Cows vs. Aliens does exactly what a casual iPhone game does best. It's very simple to get into but it'll keep you playing for longer than you'd expect of such a basic idea.

I think Mafia Planet has about a fifty-fifty shot of converting wannabe Cugines. But while it may not win over social gaming addicts who already have a significant time sink it's certainly not a bad place to start for those without.

This sleeper hit from the old days of PC gaming makes its way to the app store and works beautifully on the touch screen.

Rule an empire for as long as possible in this rouge-like, deck-builder, 4X mash-up of a game.

Ultimately, Chocohero is just a little crazy. Throwing so many zany and fantastical ideas all at once makes for an experience that's ideal for casual gamers as well as family gamers.

It's a familiar idea, but Sky Punks is still a surprisingly enjoyable endless runner.

The gameplay is perfectly suited for those ADD moments in life when you want to play a game or entertain yourself for a few minutes while you're waiting to do something else. This is a fun, easy to play game that nearly anyone can enjoy.

It's just what you'd expect from a Mahjongg title. No bad thing at all considering how enjoyable the idea is. Online leaderboards of some description other than the Facebook integration would have been nice, but other than this, it's hard to criticise Mahjongg Dimensions too much.

It may not convert the fruit-faithful, but it's just different enough that it might still turn their heads.

This twisted take on Breakout deftly avoids being too minimal for its own good.

The creator of Flappy Bird is back with a vengeance.

Ace Ferrara and the Dino Menace combines space combat and weird humor into a fun game that shouldn't be missed.

It's a refreshing change of pace for a much maligned genre.

Fantasy Solitaire doesn't deviate from the standard Klondike Solitaire path, but it looks darn stylish.

A game that could have just been a cheap cash-in on the Minecraft-esque voxel fad instead winds up being something that stands on its own.

Lunar Racer's fast-paced take on the action racer has a lot going for it, and is definitely worth keeping an eye on in the future. There's plenty of room for more tracks, modes, and vehicles. Noodlecake Studios does not disappoint with this one.

Sons of Anarchy is dead. Long live Sons of Anarchy: The Prospect.

Rop is an enjoyable puzzle game about lining up ropes to create shapes.

Imps in Tokyo is a cool and stylish little game that's capable of winning over just about anyone who isn't completely opposed to line-drawing mechanics.

A simple but satisfying arcade experience.

This card game is a creative and clever mashup of Solitaire and Missile Command.

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.

Star Realms is an excellent adaptation of an outstanding deck-builder. With great visuals and an effective presentation, Star Realms is awesome.

It may not be the most fancy multiplayer affair, but it's accessible and functional. It's also lots of fun to jump into a quick game or two to earn enough cash for a nicer pair of pants.

It's a fantastic realization and adaptation of his original "sketch." This is an iOS game worth talking about, and very much worth owning. I'll be buying my own copy once it's released, that's for certain.

Whether or not Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 is scarier than its predecessors is debatable, but it’s plenty good regardless.

As cute and charming as other Bookworm games, Bookworm Heroes pits player against player in a battle of word creation.

It sounds silly, but Blades of Brim really does feel like the next step for third-person endless runners.

The game is great for quick rounds during any kind of downtime, and besting your own high score is still rewarding as ever.

An entertaining and unique take on the traditional matching game. There's an organic feel to the game that keeps it fresh through multiple sessions. The fantastic music also adds to the atmosphere. Players won't regret giving this one a try.

Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Feelings includes activities that allow young children explore different emotions.

Evolution’s is a great board game, and this digital version is a solid (though not ideal) way to play it.

The concept is a very good one, and the ability to play levels created by other people is the icing on the cake.

Capturing the intrigue and mystery of the original book, The Thirty-Nine Steps is a visual and aural feast for interactive novel fans.

A tug-of-war style game with ragdoll physics that’s perfect to play with friends.

A great game with responsive, simple controls and a fun atmosphere. There are some difficult spots due to the randomness of the levels, but this doesn't hinder the gameplay and adds to the life of the game.

Capturing the 'just one more go' mentality nicely, Stickman Base Jumper is a fun and challenging title to play through. It's going to take a while for anyone to complete all 40 levels but there's going to be a heck of a lot of fun in between.

I don't see this game being meant for older audiences but this crazy medieval-themed carnival is sure to keep kids busy for hours.

While incredibly similar to a favorite of mine, Tentacle Wars HD simply wasn't quite as fun. I enjoyed the first set of levels, but, after a while, I just got bored.

MOS Speedrun 2 is a fantastic speed running game.

Last Fish may be simple on the surface, but it's hard to master. It's a clever game with a unique art style, and its addicting game play makes it worth checking out.

More maps or more zombies would be nice, but really I'm just holding on to hope for an eventual way to bypass the super-boring early waves. Still, it's bound to keep action lovers occupied for a while.

Live out the life of a Regency-era lady in this deep and thoughtful choose-your-own adventure game.

Node.Hack is an inventive take on that Pac-Man style of maze gameplay, which pleasantly surprised me. There's some challenging fun to be had here.

Having gone through a lot of word games on iOS, I think the best compliment I can pay Letterbox is that it does something unique and that the something unique in question isn't just a gimmick.

Immensely satisfying for fans of the genre.

So while I can't recommend it for iPhones as it is, I definitely recommend checking it out on iPad. If you liked Bit.Trip Beat but wished there were more mazes (and less beats) in it, Cosmica is the game for you.

Some ridiculously frustrating camera issues aside, Cubic Castles is a pretty neat, voxel-based crafting game that sports serious future potential.

Zombie Samurai has a compulsive replay factor that keeps me coming back for more.

A peaceful, zen-like calm often overtook me as I weaved in and out of the curtains of flaming death that the level-ending bosses would send my way. CAVE has put together one hell of a gateway drug here.

Metro Ski Challenge really is one of the strangest experiences that I've had in the App Store. The game is pretty fun (it could use a bit more variety) and everything looks clean and polished, but I just can't help but to expect this all to be part of a big Orbitz ad campaign. Let me know if you get the same feeling.

Shaking the iPhone around to move the red balls around quickly, while trying to pin down ticking time bombs at the same time takes a good amount of concentration. It also looks pretty silly. This probably isn't a game many gamers will want to play while waiting in line or on the train. That said, it's a lot of fun and the various game modes make the simple game much more interesting in the long run.

Even setting the control issues aside, I think this game is more one for the genre fans than anyone else, but there's certainly nothing wrong with that.

Tiny Aliens is a fun and easy to play physics based puzzle game. It creates a very fun atmosphere with its graphics and sounds, and offers a few interesting mechanics and obstacles. The 70 levels are definitely worth the $0.99 price tag.

JYDGE is a fine dual stick shooter that can challenge you for hours. The only real problem is that its challenges grow repetitive extremely quickly. There is something satisfying about upgrading your character to your liking to take on these repeated objectives, but it’s just not as interesting as other concepts that have been used in 10tons other (and better) dual stick shooters.

Team Awesome is not perfect, but its 2.5D flying gameplay certainly does make it stand out from a sea of endless runners on the App Store.

Raids of Glory is a familiar base building game, but it's a well made one.

Find some soccer management games too in-depth? PES Manager might be just what you're after.

Kiwanuka takes a radical approach to how it is structured, but is it still worth checking out?

RobotRiot's a bit refreshing when many other platformers are going to the hyper-short route, and the level design that extends out vertically as well as horizontally is well-done as well. It feels a bit stiff at times, but is a solid experience overall.

Rhythm Rocket might be a little too simple for extended sessions but it is appealing.