Occurro is not the most feature-packed dual-stick shooter, but what it does it does well enough. Don't expect the most in-depth experience, but a solid example of the genre.

Their game gets the basics of vertical platforming right and overall is a fun enough distraction as a short and unassuming climber. Hopefully the team's next game will reach even greater heights.

Matchlings just commits the sin of being the same as other games that have come before it.

It's going to sell to fans of the original, but if it comes down to what is the best Rube Goldberg puzzler on the App Store, this comes in a distant second.

Potential controversy aside, Slingshot Justice is a fairly entertaining little game. Again, it's not particularly deep or game-changing, but it's not trying to be.

If you think you're rather handy when it comes to Angry Birds, especially if you're an Aussie, then maybe Mogo the Monkey will offer a brief but welcome change of scenery from ornithological warfare with the potential to earn you some winnings. Otherwise, even at just 99 cents, iPhone gamers could do a lot better.

Setting up traps can get a bit tedious at times, but watching the bunny get flung, squashed, burned, and pummeled in different way is quite entertaining. Cartoon bunny lovers may want to pass on this one, though.

Solid edutainment. It's far more fun than any social studies class I ever took, that's for sure! This one's a good choice for the young, and the young at heart, so they can learn while they defeat evil aliens.

Ultimately, while this game might not do anything revolutionary for the twin-stick shooter genre it's an enjoyable way to spend some time wading through some undead carnage.

With over sixty levels spread across three areas (Deep Caverns, Lava Tunnels and Lunar Foundry), and fifty eight ship parts to collect, it should keep all but the most persistent players busy for a while.

An enjoyable romp for Evil Dead fans.

The overall game play doesn't change or progress much from game to game. Mower Ride is fun, but really only makes the cut as a quick diversion.

While Feevo HD treads very familiar ground, it does so with style, offering up an addictive combination of its own. Gaining experience is simply the icing on the cake no doubt keeping players hooked for a long time to come.

Whether it was the very basic visual style or the fact that just playing a level twice can alleviate much of the need for any real skill, something didn't quite gel for me.

Plump is cute and fun. The physics are reliable and the control is responsive.

Play the originals instead of the versions of these games in Arcade Essentials. Many of them are available on iOS in either their original forms, or in superior independently-made facsimiles. This collection is a neat idea, but these games need to be more than just simple clones to be interesting.

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.

This is about as simple as gaming gets, and about as addictive, but what Nuts! has in style it lacks in fresh challenges and varied scenery. No matter how high Jake climbs, the tree and danger zones don't vary.

The very thing that makes this an attractive title for gamers of all ages and backgrounds – its simplicity – is the same thing that will likely cause gamers to stop playing: it's a little too easy and mindless.

It nails everything a fantastic puzzler should: simplicity, addictiveness, catchy music and overall polish.

A masterclass in difficulty progression. I just hope that there's more levels to come in the future. I want more. I need more.

For fighting game fans who haven't played the original Street Fighter IV on iOS, this is the version to get.

It's just that with a couple of updates it could probably be "great" instead of "okay." Still, retro-suckers such as myself probably won't regret spending the dollar, even if that update never comes.

Chasing down medals will keep players busy for a while, but I imagine the constant competition for each track's World Record will keep them occupied for even longer.

It might not be the best arcade racer from a technical standpoint, but Split/Second offers plenty of incentive to warrant a purchase.

Particularly as a 1.0 release, Cargo Runners is amazingly polished and is a wondrously enjoyable board game.

The game does just about everything right. Great graphics, universal app support, online play, solid controls; this is Sega's best game so far on the App Store, and is well worth a pickup for fans of kart racers and Sega's characters.

VS. Racing is not an impressively realistic iOS racing game, but it is a fun racer, nonetheless. It's got a unique, functional control scheme – one that actually lends itself to creating a stand-out experience – and it visuals serve as nice eye candy. Not bad.

Powerslide Penguin does just what players would expect of Chillingo. It's simple but addictive and cute. For the asking price of 99c, it's an ideal game for those looking for a new hook during their daily commute.

It's fun enough for what it is, it just feels like it could have been more.

My only complaint would be that load times can seem a little long for when I'm trying to get a quick game in during a commercial break on television or something, but it's certainly worth waiting for - it's also totally understandable when considering the detail in the levels that's been squeezed onto our little devices.

The lack of fidelity in the controls can be a bit frustrating, but these issues usually resolve themselves quickly enough to get on with enjoying the game. The story is fairly entertaining, but the real joy of this game comes from a depth not often seen in iOS games.

With level ratings like "Excelsior" and level select screens that mimic comic book layouts, any Marvel fan will feel at home in this app and they'll find plenty of familiar faces to welcome them.

Despite the problematic controls that occasionally get in the way, Elevator Zombies is still a lot of fun. Having a bit more diversity to the buildings (i.e. special level conditions specific to each theme) would have been cool and seems like a missed opportunity, but there's still plenty of old-school goodness to appease fans of the long-dead franchise.

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.

Watch Out Danger Ahead's approach to the platforming genre is simple and its concept is even kind of original. While this is no Mario, it's a decent, unique twist on platforming.

If you're looking for a new "take" on match three games, you may find Chainz Galaxy appealing, though at $9.99 it's way out of line with similar games on the App Store. Still, there's some good gameplay here, but don't look for anything too innovative.

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

I cannot emphasize enough how overpriced Luxor HD is. $9.99 for a simple arcade-style game, no matter how well realized, is just too much to ask. I suggest waiting for the inevitable release of Zuma for the iPad.

iDaTank pulls together some great mechanics and blends them in an interesting way. The levels and enemies keep things interesting and the leveling up and upgradable weapons will keep players engaged. The game is much deeper than it seems at first glance and players will be pleasantly surprised.

Tiny Lights is absolutely frustrating. I don't mean in the sense of its challenge, I mean that its existence is frustrating.

With four worlds (five levels each) and unlimited replay value, 1-bit Ninja is a worthwhile purchase for old schoolers, new schoolers, and anyone else looking for a challenging retro platformer.

The game has a great charm to it, with plenty of humor to boot.

Fans of bright explosions and shiny ships will love this one, and the teleportation brings a little something new to the genre.

Whether or not Fantastic Knight is "better" than those other action RPGs is entirely a matter of opinion. Whether or not it's "comparable" is a bit more cut-and-dry. Because it is comparable.

Compelling stuff. It's challenging after a while and will occasionally make the player want to tear their hair out as on the 50th attempt, they struggle to get past that pesky last corner.

A fantastic game. It plays smoothly and slicing through wave after wave of enemies is so satisfying. The art style is beautiful, and the various enemy types keep the game from getting stale.

Hugely fun, very well made and is just the sort of thing that will keep me coming back over and over again in an attempt to better my scores, and hopefully those of my friends.

Playing Clever Buttons is an absolute joy, not least of all because it's simple art is so charming.

It is a safe bet that proponents of the first episode will likely enjoy Episode Two, and if Telltale's track record in the adventure game genre is any indication, the whole Back to the Future game series is likely going to reach classic status down the road.

The puzzles let Back to the Future Episode 4 down but it's the storyline that keeps players engrossed.

My masculinity might have dropped a few notches for enjoying Bathtime Boogie so much, but it was well worth the sacrifice.

My only complaint with playing Dragon's Lair 2 on the iPhone is that the on-screen buttons take a lot of the focus away from the animation that made the series so great in the first place.

Chroisen manages to offer some great replayability with multiple character classes and a "rebirth" mode after completing the main game. It is a shame that there are only 3 save slots and 4 characters, but that's a small oversight that could easily be fixed via update.

Players that enjoy physics puzzlers will find lots in this game to keep them happy. Otherwise, players may get tired of the levels that don't vary much and only get more and more complex and demanding.

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.

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.

Zombilution has a lot going for it in the way of creative gameplay concepts and interesting mechanics, but the game's controls and some development shortcuts keep it from being a truly brilliant and enjoyable game.

The problematic screen and lack of some of the more memorable game modes makes Zookeeper DX a difficult one to gauge. While it maintains all the charm and addictiveness of the DS incarnation, it feels lacking.

While this game might not have much to offer in the way of gameplay, it oozes sweet charm all over the place and if you like what you see in the screenshots posted here you may want to give the game a closer look.

The puzzles can get a bit repetitive, but there are plenty of game modes to switch things up when needed. This is one game that won't be rotting away in some forgotten folder.

It's great gameplay, and there's plenty of it there, meaning that for just 99 cents Space Leap is worthy of anyboy's attention.

It won't convert naysayers across as there's no more to it than simply matching the relevant icons, but it makes for an entertaining enough way of passing a few hours.

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.

Twirdie works for the most part though, mostly veering away from being too tough. It does feel a little gimmicky but there's enough content to keep playing.

Even if your not a fan of desserts that jiggle or haunted houses, this game is sure to have something to make you smile.

A little more logic to the galaxy maps, and a bit more information on the hats thing would be nice, but otherwise this is an almost perfectly executed game. Served in small fun helpings, Rocket Bunnies is a must-have.

Let's Jump may lack in originality, but it is still quite fun, and its universal app support is quite welcome. It does everything right, just don't expect the freshest experience.

Hanging With Friends is a neat twist on an old classic; Zynga With Friends did a great job at making the classic hangman game work in a competitive sense with asynchronous multiplayer.

Bazzle is one of the better physics-based puzzle games I've played on iOS. And for $0.99, it's a steal.

Ultimately, Puzzle Grid is just about simple, good old-fashioned fun. It won't win prizes for its looks or innovation but it will certainly while away the hours nicely.

The nice thing about G's Hotdog is that it's well-designed and functions well. Truly, this is not really a bad game so much as it is one that is features a theme and concept that just not all that exciting.

Inexperience ultimately shines through.

There is certainly enough gameplay variety, as well as sheer amounts of levels, to keep you entertained for quite a long time.

Match Panic is simple yet addictive fun that the kids can easily pick up and enjoy, but is challenging and addictive enough that adults shouldn't pass up on the game, even if the icon for the game is a panda with a frog on its head.

Hard Lines is a little gem simply put. It's immensely enjoyable offering that 'just one more go' mentality. With its keen sense of humor (right down to the credits song which is very much worth listening to), Hard Lines keeps one step ahead of the pack making it an essential purchase.

The puzzles are entertaining enough, but there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to how the difficulty varies from puzzle to puzzle. The difficulty will often fluctuate wildly from one puzzle to the next.

It looks like a fun time and the Facebook game it's derived from is actually pretty good, but the physics feel way too off and most of the levels rely too heavily on pure luck.

The stages are creative and well designed and they provide some entertaining moments.

Joining Hands is distinct in that is really is a pure logic game. It takes trial and error and patience too. But it's a challenge and with the App Store bursting at the seems with physics, matching and action puzzlers, this is a novel treat.

Even with a five dollar price tag and little more than an hour or two of entertainment value, I still think The War of the Worlds: Minigame Adventure is a worthwhile purchase.

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.

If you liked Backbreaker Football and need some new juice, Bonecruncher Soccer will probably do the trick. It doesn't really do anything different, but it will definitely hold two dollars worth of your attention.

It's a nice looking, fun game that will keep you playing for some time with the addition of unlockable ships. For the the same price as a burger on a dollar menu, this one's a no brainer.

The thing that Blue Ballz has going for it is a level editor, where people can make their own scenarios and share them with people through the level downloader.

7th Playground has created a winning platform game here, and even with the quirky storyline, this game shines as an enjoyable adventure.

Taken as a whole, Bitflip HD is a solid puzzler that only suffers due to some annoying and random crashing issues. If the developer can fix these issues, it will be easy to recommend Bitflip HD to anyone who loves a good puzzle game.

When you add up the sights, sounds, and gameplay of bitFlip, you get a very solid and mesmerizing experience that puzzle fans and hipsters alike should not miss.

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

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.

Immensely satisfying for fans of the genre.

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.

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.

It's inexpensive and it's fun. What more could you need? Flight Control has got some serious competition.

If you are unwavering in your quest for victory, Be2 may be one of the best apps you've played in a long time. I do wish that the controls were more straightforward, perhaps allowing for vertical and horizontal control on every screen. I've never been one to criticize difficulty, but Escape From Pongland can get ridiculously difficult at times.

BattleSpell is an enjoyable card battling game but one that lacks something crucial – multiplayer.

The real problem is that there is simply not enough to do.

Graphically, Bar Oasis is pretty crisp. The game uses actual liquor bottles, rather than manufactured ones.