With a decent amount of charm and interesting storytelling, this buggy, old school adventure game still manages to stand out.

Take on friends and foes in this infectious 3D word-building puzzle game.

Take down dirty cops with a remote-controlled bullet in this infectious, intense, and futuristic top-down shooter.

Vandals may take a lot from the GO games' formula, but there's enough here to show it stands on its own two feet.

Create words from tiles in order to get the lowest score in this simple yet enjoyable word game.

A series of achievements encourage you to keep persevering as well as the ever satisfying global leaderboards. Don't expect huge revolutionary moves here but do expect some pleasant fun that will pass the time nicely.

SettleForge is an interesting mix of board gaming and puzzle gaming, but it could do with being clearer.

There is a simple charm to fighting enemy after enemy, though only in short bursts because variety is not Cartoon Wars Blade's strong point.

Left me wanting more. I wasn't too impressed by the gameplay or the graphics. While I like the idea behind the game, I don't think it was brought to life very well. Those who love zombie games enough to spend a buck on this game might find it entertaining, but after having played it I unfortunately don't think it has much replay value.

Monsters Rising looks like a fun-filled, action-packed adventure, but is hindered by troublesome setbacks.

Rescue adorable kitties and outrun a giant wall of flame in this free-to-play endless runner.

Cart Cow might not be your first choice for a physics based puzzler but it does deserve to be in the top 10. It's got some great ideas and level design, once you look past the minor niggles.

Fall of Angels is a faithful, modest JRPG homage with cool environmental interactions and battle mechanics. Anyone into games with quotes like "a man may run from his actions through this life and the next but the angels will always find him," should probably give it a look.

UNWYND is a fun if initially confusing minimalist puzzle game.

The visuals are stunning and the colors pop right off of the screen. There is a real sensation of speeding along the floor of alien canyons and crashing through crystal formations.

A stealth game with a unique difference, Level 22 is a funny, smart, and enjoyable experience let down slightly by the smallest of flaws.

Connect is an addicting and challenging memory game that’s perfect for all ages.

In need of a little more explanation, Any Landing is worth learning as it's a charming game all about flying passengers around.

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

It's adorable and distinctive with a great sense of humor. There really is nothing else like it out there. At $2.99 though, it is quite expensive for what it offers, making it a much tougher title to recommend amongst such a competitive App Store.

The controls make me question the future of such extraordinary titles on iOS devices. Rockstar Games has clearly done everything possible to make them work but there's still that sense that this would all be so much easier with a physical controller.

Spoiler Alert is an interesting take on the auto-runner, involving you running backwards through levels.

This action roguelite makes the leap to smaller screens mostly unscathed, but the core of the game itself leaves some things to be desired.

Following up such a huge hit as Clash of Clans comes with its own advantages and drawbacks in this base building multiplayer game.

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.

Candy Crush Soda Saga is the latest of King's match-3 games, and it's just as fun as the rest.

I've been really impressed by Pangolin. The artwork is great and the gameplay and controls are different enough to set the game apart from other games in the genre.

The controls can be a bit difficult at times, but the gameplay is solid. The visuals are creative and whimsical. All in all, this game balances out really well and ends up being quite fun to play.

In the end, it's not a game but a task manager; you don't play the Farmville app so much as you make it part of your workflow.

David Haye's Knockout suffers slightly for its, on the surface, short length. While offering only three opponents sounds limited, there's a challenge here that should keep players happy David Haye's Knockout captures some of the strategy of the sport while keeping things light.

When played in chunks throughout the day, Kingdoms & Lords is a fine, mildly engaging way to kill some time. Just be sure not to try and dig too deep too fast.

Startales is a bit confusing as a game. It's not quite clear what the point of the game is, but swinging around is entertaining for a while. The abilities and varying goals add some variety to the game but it still remains a bit of an enigma.

This free-to-play shooter looks nice and has a reasonable monetization scheme, but is otherwise kind of lacking.

Race your friends in this real-time multiplayer game that's entertaining if simple.

For now, Dabble is a brief but enjoyable distraction from my other word games. For a limited time it's free, and if you've got 10 or 20 minutes spare then it's absolutely worth a download. Maybe with some embellishing or a sequel it will grow into a must-have for word game enthusiasts.

Game Stew's latest bizarro throwback hybrid is an unfortunate exception to an otherwise impressive release record.

It's certainly pleasing to see this mix of real-life aircraft and scenarios alongside a more arcade-like gameplay style.

The graphics are polished, Mathilda will enthral little gamers while annoying those with younger siblings or children of their own in just the way intended, and the game uses a tried and true formula.

Like candy, Toy Matters & The Hook Machine is sweet but fleeting and insubstantial.

Dawn of Steel is a promising take on F2P base building, but it relies a bit too much on waiting.

This FMV mystery game is bursting of twists and turns, but certain ways they are meted out can make the experiencing all of them a bit tedious.

Knituma isn't the knitting simulator we need, but it's still pretty good.

A charming adventure set in an enchanting world, The Inner World is a treat for fans of classic adventure games.

This game feels like a lot of missed opportunities, really. A lot more could have been done, and could still be done, in order to make this game live up to its hyper-colorful, action-packed experience.

All of this seems like a repeat of features that have been seen before in other games. Rather than innovate, Rovio has taken the path of least resistance and created a competent, if uninspired, social version of Angry Birds.

Incredible Jack has an endearing heart but it isn’t enough to outweigh its unforgiving nature.

Having to time your moves and the intentional "stuttering" really slow the game down, making it less fun than it could have been. On the other hand, the skill and timing required also make it a lot more challenging and entertaining.

Heroes in Time might trip up a little bit with the gameplay, but what's there is decent if nothing else. What's surprisingly pleasant is the way the story (of all things) starts to take hold, clichés and all.

Don't let the price tag fool you. If you're not willing to pony up a ten spot, your time in Magic 2015 is going to be short-lived indeed.

My Kingdom For The Princess III is pretty enjoyable casual fodder, however. There's not a huge amount of challenge within the story mode, more a matter of keeping up with taps, but it's fun in a 'Switch your brain off' kind of way.

Ultimately, Treemaker is a fun game. The physics-based platforming works well, though it's inhibited by stagnant level design. That said, for anyone looking for a fun, portable platformer, this one's worth checking out.

Aero Dog is a fun and simple shooter that has a lot of room for players to experiment with different dogs. The full game retails for $0.99 and the lite version is free, so be sure to at least try the lite version out.

The extremely challenging Fish Bowl Roll is like marmite; you'll either love it or hate it, but there's never a dull moment.

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

Cooking Dash 2016 is Diner Dash with a few twinkly extras.

This was a great first effort from a developer that shows real talent and promise. At the very least, they deserve a chance to show us what else they can do.

Frogger Decades is a valiant and somewhat successful attempt to make Frogger work today, but not all games are meant to last 30 years.

It's relatively little, and easily fixed, things that damage the fun that can be had with Amp, Watts & Circuit. Each of the levels are a little on the short side but this lends itself well to mobile gaming and, while the only real challenge remains with taming the controls, it's a fun ride to take.

There's no denying that Pantheon the Legends isn't much of a game. However, even slight fun is better than no fun at all.

Simple to play, Yet Another Zombie Defense is a dual stick shooter with slight elements of tower defense but not quite enough.

It looks good and sports some clever ideas, but there's very little strategy to this CCG.

SomaSim brings us a historical city builder for iPad, but 1849 isn't quite surefire paydirt.

Dragon Swarm is a streamlined real-time strategy game that plays much better than it looks.

Game of Dragons is a laid back casual adventure game, and it's quite relaxing.

Episode 3 isn't the strongest episode thus far with seemingly all the focus placed on plot progression rather than offering clever puzzles. It'll still keep players interested though and has certainly piqued my interest ready to try Episode 4.

There is no question fans of the first will welcome these new levels and appreciate the super-charged little To Fu. Those looking for a new casual physics puzzler should definitely check this out, too. Just don't expect any surprises and be sure to start in a Zen space before playing – success requires a lot of patience.

This could have been a lot of fun, but the frustrations with the game kept me from getting engrossed like I should have in this stylish pixel art trial platformer.

Dodge and dive in this challenging game all about avoiding the bullets that one fires.

By giving players a decent amount of lives and plenty of time to explore the level, Donkey Jump seems at least aware of its own difficulty. Still, that isn't enough to make up for how one must fight against the game itself to make any progress. It's hard for all the wrong reasons.

Game of Gods is a fun and unique spin on the Clash Royale formula, provided you can put up with or pay to opt out of its ads.

Mindless but fun sums up endless shooter Gunship X well.

In short doses, it's quite pleasant but it lacks the longevity of the game it's so keen to ape.

Glitch Tank is a trippy little game. It's a shame that its aesthetic, while appreciated, can be a little hard to look at. Still, it's an experience totally worth having.

War in Space is a retro Tower Defense game with some issues but a charm of its own.

Though Block Breaker 3 is a strong re-entry for Gameloft into the genre, it reeks a bit of trying too hard.

A fun game, but it is best approached as more of a full sensory experience rather than a mindless time sink. The gameplay may not be revolutionary but the complete experience won't leave players disappointed.

It's always tough to score such retro collections because no matter how it's presented, these are 30 year old games. They're done well though and realistically. There might be a few bugs and glitches to be found, but it's still an excellent way of rounding up an important part of gaming history.

While it's an incredibly deep and rewarding game, there's an enormous barrier for entry. And even after learning most of the ins-and-outs it can still be a rough road. Still, it shows an incredible amount of promise. With an update or two it could be a real gem.

While on its surface, Blocks Hurt! might seem a little too cheesy or low budget for most players, that shouldn't keep anyone from giving this wonderful game a try. It's unique yet familiar at the same time, and it does this without pandering to or alienating the player. Blocks might hurt, but this game makes them hurt so good.

Despite efforts to keep things fresh with a good selection of aliens and impressive armoury, repetition does creep in as the player is essentially looking for keys to open up doors, and then backtracking to said doors. This wouldn't be too much of an issue if the player could just dip in for 5 minute blasts, but unfortunately the game doesn't save progress in terms of rooms unlocked.

This sleek puzzler is good, but never gets fully going.

This puzzle game asks player to combine atoms to create elements.

A simple fun game, with gameplay and styling that will likely appeal to a wide variety of users. It's easy to start playing with enough depth and difficulty to offer fairly significant replay value.

Rating a game like this is tough, because you will get a good deal of enjoyment out of it, but it doesn't really do anything that will remember the experience. At the end of the day, if you love RPG's, you'll like Illusia. Just don't expect greatness.

It's quite expensive for what it offers. It's a fun game and one that will stick around on my iPhone for a while to come, but it is expensive, given what other titles can be purchased for $0.99, and its reliance on understanding the game of Poker beforehand.

Stick Tennis is an enjoyable time-waster when the ads aren't getting in the way. Personally I'd have preferred banners instead of videos I can't skip but everyone has their own preference and anyone who can make peace with the occasional interruption should enjoy themselves thoroughly.

Rarely are there games that can successfully manage to tickle the critical thinking and humor quadrants of the brain. Tales of Monkey Island – Episode 3: Lair of the Leviathan does this with ease, while showing players a little taste of old school gaming. This is an quest well worth continuing.

This is a fun game and for the price it's certainly worth jumping in, even if it's just to enjoy a run through a really pretty forest.

Steamscope is a gorgeous game with plenty of eye candy to enjoy, even if players spend most of their time bumping into walls and steam spewing pipes.

Crucially, it's the hand drawn visuals that stand out the most in this title and that touch of class that they bring to the whole experience.

It was enough of a throwback to remind me why I liked old school games, but forward-thinking enough to make up for those old games' shortcomings.

Knockball is good, physics puzzling fun. There are tons of levels and many different configurations to stump players, and the physics are spot on. The fast thinking and soft touch required also mean this game has more to offer than just mindless ball rolling.

While Puncho Fighto isn't all that complex or deep, it's entertaining. It's got a goofy style and it's just crazy enough to be fun. And it's just fun enough to soak up a few minutes here and possibly an hour or two there.

The kind of game that's easy to drop in on for short bursts on a daily commute. Even the music is calming, invoking a soothing sense of relaxation as you progress. It'll be no good for adrenaline addicts but calm, lateral thinking fans will enjoy Tippy Tower immensely.

Rooftop Escape is a very simple game but it's fun. The controls are accurate and appropriate and the aesthestics are basic but original. It all makes for an uncomplicated but enjoyable game.

Hills of Glory is great fun to play, and the special abilities of each soldier type are fun to use. The game's visuals aren't the shiniest you'll see but they get the job done and they bring a bit of character to the game.

Nifty sci-fi humor and creative power-ups keep this fight good, but not great.

Zumba Dance is a motion-based game for the iPad that features music from chart topping artists and intense calorie-burning classes that will make users break a sweat.