Dragon Fantasy's homage to old-school RPGs is both its greatest strength and weakness; it's at times a fun neo-classical romp, but then the worst classical elements rear their head and it's just a reminder that sometimes there's a reason why games evolve.

Sanitarium is a bizarre and creepy adventure game that feels pretty dated.

While the controls can be a little fussy and the rating system seems totally nonsensical, I still can't seem to tear myself away. It's always "Just one more level," or "Just one more try." I can't explain it, but I suppose I don't really need to. It's simply a fun and very addicting iOS game.

Experience the life cycle of a surgeonfish in this somewhat educational game.

It plays it a little safe, never veering from the tried and tested format, but it's a pleasant enough way to spend a few hours.

Unlike the actual New York, Crushin' Robots- NYC is pretty pedestrian.

Mille delivers a cute premise, nice graphics, and plenty of levels to play in, but it seems mostly suited to a younger audience.

Romance of Rome is a classic example of quality over quantity. It would have been nice if this Hidden Object game could have been a little lower in price, though.

Eerie and quite lonely, Hiversaires is an intriguingly minimalist adventure game, but it won't appeal to everyone.

SolaRola is a decent little addition to the company's immense portfolio, even if it's a platformer that's more B-status than AAA – not that that's a bad thing.

Two of the three control methods are broken in my opinion.

Is NFL Rivals worth picking up? If the Backbreaker games weren't enjoyable because of the generic football teams, then perhaps so. However, this is pretty much a palette swap of the second Backbreaker game with NFL teams. For some people, that may be enough. Otherwise, just hold off.

Waiting is incredibly common in Eufloria and that likely won't sit well with many players.

Attractive to look at and play, The Great Martian War is a more entertaining Endless Runner than most.

This game is challenging, and would remain so even if the controls were a little more easy to handle.

Red Bull Racers is fun for a while, but the free-to-play elements keep it in the slow lane.

Word Explorer is an easy-going word game that lets players collect photographs as they spell out solutions.

While gameplay is a little simplistic for a higher price, Bravo Force: Last Stand is a fun experience for nothing and bound to keep shooter fans happy for a little while.

GRIS is a visually arresting experience, but otherwise not particularly memorable.

Battle Orbs is a fun Puzzle Quest style game, that's heavy on grinding.

Storm Casters is a cute, fast-paced action-RPG dungeon crawl, but there are a few dark clouds in its sky to take note of.

Fast paced, Bullet Boy is a simple game of leaping from barrel to barrel.

Deep Under Sky is beautiful in every way, but its gameplay is too restrictive and repetitive.

The preeminent 2D crafting game comes to mobile at last, but in a world where those inspired by it have already taken root, is it worth the time?

It's all quite simple gameplay but that doesn't stop Pirate Plunder being enjoyable.

Despite these drawbacks (I'm sure Mountain Sheep is aware of them), I'd say this is a solid attempt at an iOS hockey game.

While this is a simple game to play, it's not so simple to master. It's outrageous tracks and fast-paced gameplay also make it truly entertaining, even if it is a marketing tactic.

Screen size aside, this game is intricate and boast an amount of depth not often seen in iOS games.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road in this freemium city building sim that offers a few interesting new features.

Beatstream is a rhythm game that dynamically generates levels to go along with a player's music library. The graphics are unimpressive, but the game play is fun and the replay value is as big as one's catalog of music.

Aside from some nutty graphics, Sort Force is as standard as rhythm games can be. It's perfectly serviceable in an off-brand cereal kind of way. However, those looking for something more complex or exciting might want to look somewhere else.

PvNvZvP is a bit of a polarizing game because even though it can be rather entertaining, it's also basically plagiarizing a more popular game.

Destroy zombies in a multitude of creative ways by firing them from a cannon onto various lethal contraptions.

Edge of the World is high seas shuffleboard with online multiplayer, and much like shuffleboard it's entertaining, if inessential.

Protoxide: Death Race is an enjoyable enough racer, with a good amount of content. While the gameplay never really excels, there's also very little wrong with it, meaning just about anyone can pick it up in short bursts and feel satisfied.

Feist is beautiful to look at and interesting to play, but casual gamers might find it too challenging.

Halcyon is not truly a must have game despite its intriguing air. Its gameplay does not yield more surprise after repeated play-throughs and so may grow tired quickly, even with the Game Center integration that is new in iOS 4.2. But what is here is fresh, engaging and fiercely challenging; if you're looking for something that's unlike many iPad games out there right now then you should get this one.

Although the gameplay isn't exceptional, No Red T-Shirts isn't a complete bust. Some may find it more suitable for children due to the graphic style of the game, and it also has an appeal to casual gamers.

Simple, fast, and fun. Addnum is a free number puzzler that doesn't disappoint.

More 'Cool' than 'Clash', this is a stylish beat-em-up that is too light on content to make it worth the asking price.

Knights of the Card Table has a few irksome features, but is otherwise a solid dungeon-crawling card game.

As long as no one expects something that will put their skills to the test, Jigsaw Mansion 2 won't disappoint. It's got plenty of oddly-shaped pieces to line up with other oddly-shaped pieces to make lots of pretty pictures.

Cubemen is not the friendliest tower defense game out there, but its cross-platform support and unique elements are enough to make it a good recommendation for fans of the genre.

It looks gorgeous, but Back to Bed is actually a fairly simple and uneventful puzzle game.

A generally fun and simple Puzzle/RPG hybrid that, sadly, may leave even some casual players wishing for more depth.

Anyone with an interest in leisurely-paced board games who isn't afraid of very in-depth instructions will most likely enjoy it, but those used to simple pick-up-and-play titles might feel like they've bitten off more than they can chew.

Under the Sun is a 4D puzzle game in which time is of the essence as players strive to reach the goal in a certain number of steps.

Air Wings is an enjoyable and also surprisingly competitive game. The controls have been done well, and the matches are free from lag. Players with a couple of dollars spare for the in-app purchases should definitely give this a try.

If you’d rather move the pipes instead of flapping a bird, Move the Walls is the game for you.

Overall Subject 7 is a fun game if players have the patience to figure out some of its more 'interesting' puzzles, though at around two-hours long players probably won't want to revisit the world once they have seen all there is to see.

Tougher than the average tower defense style game, Tree Wars is a battle between squirrel and beaver kind.

Another enjoyable gaming experience is cut short by a free-to-play implementation that leaves something to be desired.

What Monster vs Sheep lacks in variety it makes up for with stress relieving fun. At least, for a little while.

In short, fans of the original will want to get it.

One-touch gameplay means this physics based game is easy to learn but tricky to master.

At the end of the day, fans of immersive horror games will enjoy the fantastic cinematics of Hysteria Project 2. There's no question in my mind that this is the scariest game in the App Store, but it could be so much more.

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is a solid digitization of a compelling board game marred by an insanely steep learning curve and very little help for new players.

Everything about it, from the design of the game itself to the app's sparse graphics, focuses on simplicity. While I wish that it was a little more challenging, or at least introduced different puzzle types, 7 Little Words is a perfectly fine game on its own.

Last Inua is a visually beautiful and moving game, but the gameplay is left lacking.

The many elements of Glory of Sparta work well together. The buttons are a bit crowded and this can occasionally make it difficult to hit the right one at the right time. Aside from this, though, the action and strategy elements work well together.

Moncage’s ambitious puzzle design would be way more frustrating if not for the game’s best-in-class hint system.

This bite sized snack lacks the staying power to appeal beyond the haunting season.

Let Them Come is a pretty cool gallery shooter, but it’s still just a gallery shooter.

Frontline Commando: D-Day brings a World War II third-person shooter experience to iOS as players fight through 145 missions based on actual battles.

There's a lot to like about Red Nova; it sweats the little details, and whilst it may not last for long it's certainly good fun.

Kind of like a highly-flavored chewing gum, this game tends to lose it's flavor the longer you chew it, and once all the ten levels are unlocked and the awards are awarded, players will quickly move on to the next bit of distracting eye candy.

Guiding Storm and his teacup through this games beautiful levels is always a pleasure. There are inventive puzzles, interesting enemies, and gorgeous environments throughout this game. All three together make for a great platformer.

There are only 24 levels. There's replay value because players can go back and try to finish each level with three bombs (the least amount of turns). But even after doing that, the total playtime of the game is relatively low for a $2.99 game.

It's an extremely laid back game where not a huge amount happens.

Despite this frustration, Hungribles keeps a smile on my face as I feed those lovable little whatever-they-ares. With new levels coming soon, this could be another game with a lot to give behind its cute complexion.

Roll In The Hole may not usurp Chillingo's other top puzzlers, but it's a nice return to their roots that is well worth picking up.

Mechanically and visually sound, Drop That Candy lacks a certain something to make it truly stand out from a cluttered crowd.

Urp! is a charming adventure puzzler designed in a way that will appeal to many children, but leave mature audiences wishing for more of a challenge.

It feels like if HungrySquid had just been cranked down a notch rather than up it could be one of the iOS classics. Unfortunately, there's so much going on that it steps on its own toes somewhat. And I've managed to get this far without saying that it oozes potential, so there's that.

Style over substance, Assault Wave offers some great features, but is mostly a quite shallow Lane Offense/Defense game.

Star Clash doesn't quite live up to the potential of its bizarre gameplay and visual combinations.

Not quite as gripping as one would hope, given its handful of issues, The Voyage still remains mostly fun for those looking for a Layton style fix.

Age of Wind 2 is a commendable effort at a pirating sim. It just needs some interface adjustments. Okay, a lot of interface adjustments. But I have hope.

World In War is a game with potential, but in its current iteration its appeal is largely limited. If future updates add some mission and unit variety, as well as adjustable difficulty then this will stand as a great app, but as is it still has a lot of ground to cover.

Hecticube is a simple but effective 2-player arcade air-hockey-em-up.

Anyone looking for a new physics game to have a good time experimenting with will enjoy the challenge here.

Build a kingdom and go questing in this fantasy-themed questing game that borrows from successful titles like Tiny Tower.

Kick the Buddy Episodes is a simple concept but a fun one. At a time of year when we're all encouraged to be so festive yet are consistently stressed out, it's a fun way to take a break. I do question its longevity over time though, something that could have been solved by adding a few simple aims and objectives.

Tap like crazy to gain eggs, so that you can buy upgrades to gain more eggs, and so on. It shouldn't be so briefly addictive, but Eggmaster is.

Familiarity is commonplace within this freemium based strategy game, but the few tricks it does have up its sleeve ensures Sensei Wars is a cut above others.

Some nice cutscenes and some cool gadgetry can't make up for the repetitive run-and-gun gameplay on offer in A Few Days Left.

BaBaBear Boom is an enjoyable shooter that takes place on the back of a dragon. However, fans of the genre may not appreciate the free-to-play elements.

Tilt your mobile device to slide around in this minimalist puzzle game.

Miniverse's biggest treats are unfortunately out of reach.

While the freemium elements providing a glorified paywall after a short amount of time is a little on the annoying side, this is a good stopgap for people who are tired of slaying the God King, and need something to do while they wait for Infinity Blade 2.

Magimon is a decent, inoffensive (ignoring the horrendous sound effect and music, anyway) freemium game, but that's all it is.

An enjoyable enough game. Unfortunately, despite Clapfoot's best efforts, there are only so many ways the player can clear a room full of tanks before repetition sets in. Even the inclusion of a split-screen offline multiplayer option fails to liven things up, due to limited maps that are just too small.

This naval strategy game's nuances are borderline inaccessible but with enough patience it can be fun. Sort of.

Glorious Quest is an ideal quick fix for action RPG fans. It can be a little finicky at times but its heart is in the right place. And despite the control issues it's actually quite a bit of fun.

I like what GRink has to offer – its quirky nature, its simple but indie like graphics, and the careful combination of precise movements and thinking through your next move. GRink provides a fairly entertaining experience for its inexpensive price but it does need a bit of fleshing out in a few departments to be as special as I think it could be.

Live the life of a slice of bread, desperate to be toasted. Yes, really.

Charming fun. The puzzles are entertaining to solve and throughout, you feel relaxed playing it. It's soothing which is sometimes just what you need from a puzzle game.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar feels like an rpg that doesn’t know what it wants to be. In its pursuit of trying to have every classic rpg system crammed into it, it doesn’t take the time to tell you about them or why they might be important. It just creates a digital checklist for you that’s miles long. For an rpg that you might want to play on the go for a good long time, that might not be such a bad thing, but it could be better.