There's little else out there on the App Store quite like Fishing Superstars which benefits it greatly. It's a fresh take on a very traditional hobby and really quite enjoyable.

Puzzle Dungeons manages to balance fun, challenge, and progress quite successfully. Each of the three playable characters offers up a unique set of abilities (and by extension, strategies), and there's never any real punishment for failure.

Of all of Knizia's games, Kingdoms is definitely one of the less immediately accessible examples. That said, it can also be one of the most rewarding and entertaining once that barrier for entry is broken down. Although I think I'm always going to hate that stupid dragon tile.

Were it not for the fairly hefty price and just as hefty storage requirements (1.2 gigs) I'd easily recommend Spectral Souls for any strategy RPG enthusiasts. I'll recommend it anyway, actually, but these are some factors that are most definitely worth weighing.

A game that involves saving people rather than killing is great to see. However, EMERGENCY feels, ironically, too safe and fails to capture the threat that could have made it an exciting game.

If you're a die hard fan of these types of games or in need of a new pick-up-and-play title, Crash Birds Islands may be just up your alley. However, other gamers may want to wait for an update to improve the game play experience.

The idea of an MMO strategy game for a mobile platform is fantastic; it's just a shame the execution falls short of the game's potential.

I loved the concept of Cat's Island and the graphics are well-designed. If it wasn't for the controls, I would have had a hard time putting it down.

Drain Pipe Surf Dudes takes the popular tilt based endless runner motif and makes it cool and interesting. The ability to perform freestyle tricks might have been welcome, but what is there is an enjoyable experience. It's particularly great to dip into for short sessions of fun progressions.

Amazing Alex is a very engaging and challenging game, and presents all the proof needed that Rovio isn't just a one-trick birdy.

Level scoring, character power ups purchased with in-game currency and competitive leaderboards all help keep things fresh, but the core gameplay suffers a bit from the very simplicity that makes it appealing. That said, the gameplay is solid and the game is genuinely fun to play. In any case, the price is certainly right for players who at least want to give it a try.

All in all, if you love physics-based puzzle games, you'll find Bomb the Zombies to be a blast!

It's not the most serious physics puzzler out there, but it's fun and polished enough to merit a look.

Although the game suffers from a variety of faults, the simple RPG components allow the player to replay the game in different ways with a unique experience each playthrough.

Hanger's fundamental gameplay is very good and its weird, dark bent is intriguing. But the whole production just feels too cheap for it to be something truly great.

Fans of Minter's work will be happy with this game, and those that just love arcade shooters will find plenty of endearing elements. Caprichoso for life!

Zoo Defenders checks off all the tower defense boxes just fine but it does nothing to separate itself from its crowded genre. It's hard to condemn but hard to recommend as well.

Though the "freemium simplification" can indeed be viewed as a turn off for even the most forgiving fans, the real problems with My Monster Rancher can all be found in the interface.

Thirsty Fish is a simple game that is great for anyone needing something to play for a quick minute or two while sitting on the bus, but it's not something that most will want to play for hours because the game play gets repetitive.

There's a lot of depth and substance to Vampire Season.

The great controls and unique gameplay make Day Night a fun game with plenty of challenge. Definitely something here for players looking for something different.

It combines several elements from a couple of popular genres to great effect and can be surprisingly fun once the reigns are taken off.

While there is a very linear combat strategy which makes it seemingly impossible for players to lose, Corn Quest remains a solid, bargain-priced, strategy title that is very easy on the eye and fun to play. Spending time with vegetables has never been quite so great.

I'm absolutely hooked to Knights of the Round Cable. It's a cheap pun, and I'm going to use it! Few games pull me in like this, and find me so engrossed that I lose track of time. I absolutely love this game.

Overall, Doodle Cat is a breath of fresh air when compared to all the games available in the App Store. It's not fast-paced and there's no time limit, making it relaxing and a pleasure to play. If you love this style of game or you're looking for a new game to keep the kiddos occupied, I recommend checking out this freemium title today.

Pocket Heroes shows immense promise and is plenty interesting as-is when everyone is active. But that's the rub. Only time will tell if it will become a hub of activity or a complete ghost town.

Tap Tap Revenge Tour isn't new, but it's smart, gorgeous, and satisfying as a free game, while being enough fun to warrant spending some real money for favorite tracks. Grab it and start shredding.

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.

It won't take long to complete Captain Antarctica at only an hour or two, but it's an enjoyable ride while it lasts. The cute stylization of everything particularly lends itself to family gaming but anyone with a love of endless running but a craving for level progression will enjoy this pleasant journey.

Web of Power is definitely an interesting and thought-provoking game, but it's also not too terribly accessible.

Thinking of High Society as something akin to Solitaire rather than poker certainly helps to ease the pain of solidarity, but it's a missing feature that's bound to turn off some App Store shoppers. Everyone else just might want to check it out, however, as it's every bit as consuming and "easier than it looks" as most other Knizia offerings.

Even as a solo experience with nothing but an adjustable AI it's still plenty entertaining and liable to eat up any amount of wait time. Plus it's got donkeys, and if animated films about ogres have taught me anything it's that donkeys are awesome.

Roman Backgammon could do with this potential pitfall fixing but otherwise, it's a worthy title for board game fans to check out.

While it may not be the most visually stimulating or even mechanically impressive game on the platform, Offroad Legends proves to be the ideal game for an iOS gamer. It could effortlessly help burn away a few spare minutes or just as easily suck away hours of battery life. No matter what your playstyle, you will not regret the investment.

These simple variations on gameplay make for a very unique game that players familiar with the genre will enjoy.

It feels like this game could have had some wickedly difficult levels, ones that demanded repetition in order or beat even once. Instead, it's about repeating and mastering the mechanic itself. While the game is certainly a very fair value at $0.99 (the game is free to download, with the first 10 levels to try out), I'd love to see future updates with more levels to play to explore the concept more.

It feels too derivative. What's there is fun but there's nothing about the game that makes it stand out amongst its rivals. Sure, the challenges are fun but it doesn't really add variety to the experience. For those desperate for a change of scenery, it might entertain. For everyone else, stick with Temple Run.

There isn't nearly enough there in Banzai Dice as it is, and that's a shame because it does feel like there's an interesting, intelligent game that could be seriously addictive.

Overall, Amoebas Attack is a dual stick shooter worth exploring if you're in need of a fun freemium title or if you're a fan of this genre. It's got enough going on for it to keep players occupied for longer than five minutes, but at the same time it can get repetitive the longer gamers play.

Glow Bugs isn't revolutionary by any means but it does offer plenty of fun. Much like Tiny Wings, its constant supply of rewards and sense of achievement will keep players coming back for more.

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.

Hasta La Meurte looks good, but suffers from serious technical difficulties.

Bottom line, though, DancePad is definitely worth picking up. It's free, has plenty of free songs, and the extra songs available for download are on sale for $0.99.

Moleheart probably won't turn non-believers or dabblers into enthusiasts, but it will doubtlessly please fans of the genre. Plus there's moles. Moles and necromancy. If nothing else it wins major Silly Points.

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.

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.

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.

It may be a good week too late for Euro 2012, but Luke the Liftboy is a solid bet to occupy an hour of that long wait between now and the start of the 2012/13 football season. Let's just hope Luke the Olympic Flame Carrier is a little more punctual.

The cartoon art is generic but clean and serviceable, and the cheery music is actually quite pleasant. However, there's no getting past just how little there is here. Still, it is free and short so at least there's not much to lose by checking Dropimals out.

It's a perfect distraction for days when playing the real game outdoors isn't an option.

The co-op is what makes this game stand out; while going solo is fun enough, being able to hop on with a friend to take down some undead is even more exciting.

Golf Kingdoms is amusing for a while; I love to see some experimentation in 2D golf games, though there could be some more variety and quantity in the courses, and having some easier ones to start off with could make the game easier to get into. Let's see what if anything comes next.

For fans of the retro style, Shuttle Scuttle should be very appealing, as it sticks very well to its roots as an NES homage, and that consistent style shows. Plus, it's an entertaining and challening shoot 'em up that should leave players begging for mercy after a while.

Traffic Panic London is about having fun and blowing stuff up. It's the ideal stress buster when stuck on the subway or underground tube, waiting to head to work or return home. There's no need to spend real money on anything so this is the ideal inexpensive treat.

Just one more mode to try out could have made a huge difference here, purely for the sake of variation, but there's no sign of it here.

As a sequel it's more than solid, just download prepared for more of what you know and love, not a new experience.

In its current form, Band Together is really good, great even. It definitely deserves a look. There is still this nagging feeling though that with a few more levels, which are coming, or tighter controls it could be something fantastic.

Gibs N Glory just feels unfinished.

It all feels so cynical. Sure, there's no requirement to buy any in-app purchases but there's always that sense that you're missing out on something if you don't. For the stubborn, being pushed to buy help so regularly will no doubt infuriate all the more.

An incredibly fantastic game. It can be stressful because of having multiple games to keep track of, and keeping strategies straight with multiple games is often a challenge!

Featuring everything from immersive environments to an expansive campaign, AXL: Full Boost is a game that is well worth checking out.

I'd have liked to have seen some form of story mode that brought more purpose to the levels or a selection of difficulty levels, but as it stands, Ninja Ranch! still provides a sufficient amount of fun.

The problem with Platoonz is that moving soldiers forward, dodging enemy traps and bombs, and then taping on enemies one by one as they are encountered can get tedious.

It's flashy and offers some great visual and audio feedback for just about every single action taken, and being able to manage a professional (fictitious) baseball team is just neat. Even for someone who's not really into America's Favorite Pastime.

When taken as a single-player card (cash) game with the potential for multiplayer in the future, Reiner Knizia's Money is definitely a game worth playing. It's much easier to learn than it first appears, and can be utterly absorbing if given the chance. It's no multiplayer tour-de-force, sure, but that doesn't mean it isn't still a heck of a lot of fun.

The game is artistically wonderful, the gameplay is creative yet not repetitive, and there's replay value for those who want it. I can't praise this fantastic indie platformer enough.

Cardinal Quest is a good snack for those looking for a quick roguelike experience, without expecting anything too deep.

Technical issues aside, The Amazing Spider-Man is still a very entertaining game. It captures the spirit of being able to swing from building to building admirably and there's a ton of places to explore. It's that rare treat of a fun movie tie in game.

This is a fantastic twin-stick shooter, both in its free and paid versions, and if you have any kind of love for the genre then it cannot be resisted.

This is a fine way to play a fine old game but to be clear, RayStorm is undeniably an old game.

The act of hitting an object that's careening towards the center of the screen isn't complex in any way, but it can be fun. Quite a bit of fun, actually. And the option to choose from three different difficulties makes it possible for players with a fairly wide range of skill levels to partake.

Even without the mysteriously absent staples, Dead Trigger is still a fun arcade-style zombie shooting romp. It's probably not going to make everyone happy (what game ever would?), but it certainly does a much better job than some of the competition.

EnigmOn 2 is a difficult puzzler that's not for those who get frustrated easily. The design isn't much to write home about and is minimalistic at best, but the complex riddles and integration of the iPhone's features makes it a unique and challenging game that's sure to keep players occupied for many hours.

Battlemass has its issues, like losing game progress when the app is closed and the lack of other players to play with, but the game is very entertaining and a wonderful strategic challenge.

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.

It's great to see original ideas such as this emerge on the App Store. While, once completed, replayability is quite limited, the experience will be strong enough that it's more than worth the $0.99 asking price.

Hours of gameplay might not be immediately pumped into Clockwork Brain but players will find themselves tempted to return on a regular basis.

With the expection of the hiding place problem, Dynamite Jack is a top notch game. Quality games like this don't pop up every day. This is one of those games I would recommend for all iPad owners, not just fans of this type of game.

Cthulhu Saves The World is a must-play for any RPG fans and fans of 16-bit games, who will get a kick out of its crazy story, humorous writing, loving parody of the genre, and even its challenge.

Spell Dash doesn't quite usurp SpellTower from its throne but it is a worthy alternative. One that proves fun in its own right. It's enjoyable to see high scores gained from one word, much like in Scrabble which will keep word fans keen to play for a while to come.

When Sluggo clicks it feels every bit as potentially time-sapping as Snake, such is the strength of the idea behind it. It's a shame, then, that the execution isn't quite up to the same standard.

Magic 2013 is one of the best iOS games I've played this year. Hands down.

Black Label may be dearer than Bug Princess 2, but it is the version to own of this beautiful, devastatingly addictive shmup.

Boom Brigade 2 is an interesting mash-up of defense and line-drawing, but it pulls it off with gusto. It's fun, easy to play, and has plenty of incentive to keep doing so thanks to all the bonus stages and un-lockable upgrades.

Rad Skater Apocalypse can indeed be entertaining in relatively small doses, but it ultimately falls flat due to way too much repetition and a somewhat painfully slow pace. Sometimes goofiness, retro aesthetics, and zombies just aren't enough

It's clear that StarRacing has a lot going for it. From the graphics and track design to the unique power-ups, the game has a lot of potential. However, there are a few kinks in the game that need polished to make this a five star experience.

Velocirapture doesn't have the addictive element that other Adult Swim/PikPok games like Monsters Ate My Condo or Chuck Darwin's Extinction Squad have, but for a summer pick-up-and-play title the good looks, great sounds and solid gameplay are worth the $.99.

While it doesn't reinvent the zombie wheel, it fits into our Postapocalyptic-obsessed public life and represents well.

Squids Wild West may not be a game for those who are hardcore turn-based strategy fans, as the amount of entropy involved in the game does derail some of the careful planning. But for the Angry Birds set looking to get in to a new type of game, Squids Wild West is a fun introduction.

Warmongers is definitely a cool and challenging game, but it might be a bit too challenging for some. If nothing else the requisite grind is something of a, well, grind. It is fun and it does sport some cool concepts, but it could stand to loosen up a little.

It's addicting, open, and at the same time structured. It also offers a decent amount of character progression. It ticks a lot of boxes on a lot of different checklists, and is bound to appeal to players with a number of different preferences.

Like a good thrill ride, Lumicon goes from banal and meditative, comfortable and easy to a tilt-a-whirl of tossing, screaming, stomach-flipping nostalgia. It's why I stand in line for 45 minutes in the first place.

The visuals are very well done, making it easy to track the action even on small iPhone and iPod screens.

It's a little cumbersome placing one finger on a shape to move the machine along the riverbed, blocking the player from seeing what's going on but, other than that, Eager Beaver ticks all the relevant physics puzzler boxes. It's not quite as interesting a concept as we usually see from Chillingo but the cute appearance of Edgar goes a long way to rectifying things.

Astronot nails the retro experience like no other game on the App Store ever has. That's not always in the player's best interest, but for those willing to deal with the challenge, it is rewarding.

Not a bad game. It's just kind of bland. Fans of Centipede might enjoy an iPad-friendly version of the game, and it does have gnomes in it. Everything is better with gnomes. It just doesn't take a lot of risks, doesn't do anything particularly unexpected.

Some character unlocks and powerup upgrades may take a while, though it's really just a matter of playing the game enough to unlock them. Or buying coins to get them quicker.

Yesterday offers a mature experience in a genre full of softer, more family friendly affair. It's a little too physically dark at times and its obtuse puzzles may put some people off, despite the hints system counteracting some issues, but it's an interesting tale, nonetheless.