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

Charming and fun to play. Trying to best your previous high score is fun and adds to the game's replay value, but not much.

There is definitely room for improvement, but Avatar of War: The Dark Lord's gesture system does make for an interesting experience.

Sideways Racing makes for a great arcade racer. Harking back to the old days of top down racing is an excellent move and it makes Sideways Racing all the more endearing.

Auditorium is unusual, soothing, inventive, and extraordinarily pretty. If you're looking for a sleek puzzle game, put this one on your list for sure.

As far as physics hurlers go, Attraxxion is a nice looking game that is extremely original.

Attack of the Kraken won't set the world alight with its originality. It feels like a frivolous game rather than one that you'd spend hours with, but it is fun in short bursts. Just don't expect a revolution in gaming: it's a shallow affair but one that's still quite fun to indulge in.

Unfortunately, the sub-par visuals and uncooperative controls all work against the game, and all it takes is a little bit of frustration to send players scampering for another title. Still, if you can look past those faults you'll likely have some good fun with this one.

Ultimately, Assemblage does a great job of capturing both the simplicity and complexity of building something and making it last.

As far as games go, it's fairly run of the mill.

It'll provide a few hours of gameplay and does enough different from others in the genre to make me feel like I'm playing something new and fresh. It won't wow you or be on any end of the year lists, but for a buck it's not a bad buy at all.

If you are looking for a unique experience in the app store and enjoy turn based fighting, An Art of War may be a good bet. It's not perfect, but it is challenging… something that I can't say for many games that I see.

An excellent strategy game. Just be forewarned…it's also extremely difficult.

For an accelerometer based game, Alice's Fall works smoothly, but the sudden changes in direction and the seemingly random bonks on the head by books and the like will quickly drive you nuts.

It's cute, fun, easy to get into, inexpensive and (according to Chillingo) will be getting even more levels in future updates. Solving ecological disasters has never been so entertainingly surreal.

Tecmo Bowl may have the soul of the classic series, but it lacks the technical execution to be as good as its ancestors.

A great port of the 1992 arcade beat 'em up, for better and for worse.

Does feel a tad expensive for what it offers.

A great calming experience. It's relaxing to just fly around and it's amazing how just going with the flow can immediately improve scores. It's an ideal game to chill out to while still feeling that great competitive edge.

Without an "endless" mode or some other such business that we've all grown accustomed to in our iOS games, I worry that some players will simply expect to beat To-Fu: The Trials of Chi in a matter of days (or several consecutive hours) and move on to the next title. While this is certainly a possiblity, as it is with most popular App Store offerings, it's still bound to be an enjoyable experience.

AR Invaders is a lot of fun, and I had a lot of fun playing it.

Sudoku Ninja is a perfectly functional sudoku game but could do with something more than quirky looks to stand out from the crowd.

Puzzle Sphere is an entertaining app with a sizable portion of content and a challenging but rewarding difficulty curve. Players seeking out an action puzzle game should find the whole experience quite satisfying.

Velocispider is a bit lacking in content, but not in fun. What started out as a fun game jam idea has turned into a great little retro arcade game for the App Store.

Take on the role of Major Zap and help stop the pesky insects from infesting the planet and dominating the world.

Kung Fu Spinner isn't for everyone because it lacks depth, but it did prove to be enjoyable as a pick-up and play title when I didn't have much time to game.

For the price, RC vCar is a fun distraction and it will probably impress peers at the office, but without any source of motivation it can grow tiresome.

Until Wizards of the Coast finally creates an official Magic the Gathering adaptation for iOS, Orions 2 is likely as close as it gets.

This cleverly packaged collection of puzzles will have even the most determined gamers scratching their noggins.

There isn't anything excessively new and shocking in Red Ball 3, but the combination of concepts combined from similar titles makes an enjoyable experience. Game Center, Crystal, Achievements, and hidden gifts compliment the game nicely.

Prince Penny is a charming, cute and decently entertaining experience. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of incentives to play the game, such as things to unlock, which detracts from the game's lasting appeal. That noted, it's still a good-looking, fun experience for iOS, and it's only a buck at that.

Anodia does everything just right. It sticks to a tried and tested formula but adds a much needed dose of originality to make it a great game in its own right.

Personally, I think it's worth the price for anyone looking for a good RPG to have on-the-go – assuming they aren't already loaded down with iOS role-playing games, that is.

As a brief distraction, it makes for a reasonable enough form of entertainment. Just don't expect it to stick around on your iOS device for very long.

If anyone out there has a block shaped hole in their life that needs filling, this game is certainly an interesting twist on the block matching formula.

Gobliins 2 is a good game at heart, but due to problematic controls (coupled with lots of timed puzzles) and a vast array of incredibly obtuse puzzles, it's easily eclipsed by other more accessible titles.

Bad Rabbit is a fun little title. It's simple to learn but addictive too. Action is fast paced but it makes sure to build up gradually so that players never feel overwhelmed.

Aside from these minor gripes, Tower Defense: Lost Earth is a fantastic game. One that genre lovers and armchair generals should not miss.

I'm not likely to continue playing Touchgrind BMX on my iPhone because of how much of the screen my fingers cover. But I'll probably continue playing it on my iPad regardless of the awkward switchover.

Current is certainly a great looking game, and the fast-paced gameplay is easy to pick up and enjoy, but the difficulty will best suit those looking for a challenge.

While experts won't find completing levels that challenging, being able to 3 star each level is another matter and it greatly extends the longevity of the game.

Fulfilling.

Firefly Hero is a great game that can be enjoyed in quick sessions of a few minutes or in longer extended sittings. The gameplay is unique, and it shouldn't be discounted as "just another puzzler."

Supersonic HD is a tunnel ride game with some great electronic music.

Sketch Hockey is a cheap and cheerful recreation of air hockey, if not spectacular in its current version. It comes Daytona Casanova approved for all prospective daters.

d-capitatrix combines Portal gameplay with sexy headless robots to create a fun, attractive, and rather odd little puzzle game.

Danmaku Unlimited is bright, beautiful, and challenging. Shooter fans will have a great time with the game, but they may find themselves missing some of the variety seen in other shooters of this caliber.

Anyone who legitimately enjoys the "freemium" model will probably like playing the zoo version of that other game they've already been playing for months. I just think it's too simplified and drawn-out to hold the average player's interest for more than a minute or two. If that.

A fun physics-based iPhone game that can be played in a remarkably open-ended manner. And it's only a dollar. Very cool.

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.

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.

Taken as a whole, Ticket to Ride represents one of the very best (if not THE best) translations of a board game to the iPad. Every element works and works well, and the game is seriously engaging and addictive.

The beautiful minimalism of this game makes it the perfect way to spend a few spare minutes, but don't be surprised if a few minutes turn into a few more, and a few more.

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.

What sets Space Falcon Reloaded apart from the plethora of other shooters on the App Store is its accessibility. Sure it's tough, and a little cheap at times, but it's incredibly easy to pick up and play with or without prior experience.

There's not a lot of entertainment to be had from iSlack. It's a very simplistic game, and its lasting appeal is minimal.

A well-crafted game and it is well worth a try. The retro style lends itself well to the platform, and the controls are smooth.

I don't think I've played a better iOS puzzle game this year, and I recommend this game to all iPad owners.

Unfortunately, however, Doodle Pixel couldn't quite grab my attention as much as some games I've played. The controls were a little off-putting, meaning it wasn't quite as easy to pick up and play as a lot of iPhone titles would be.

Bumpy Road is a lovely little, soothing game to play. Adding a storyline to an endless running game is a great touch and instantly makes the game that bit more endearing to players. For platforming fans, it's certainly worth the asking price.

While Army of Darkness Defense suffers from repetition issues, they are minor quibbles in what is one of my favorite castle defense games on the App Store. Even for those who are not fans of the Evil Dead franchise, the game has enough fun, addiction, humor, and lasting power to make it a definite recommendation, especially for the paltry sum of $0.99 for the iPhone/iPod touch versions.

It's not likely to appeal to ADD-addled action-junkies, but Gamebook Adventures 6: The Wizard from Tarnath Tor is a more than worthwhile experience for adventure and RPG fans.

Ignoring the silliness of the Party Play mode and the slightly gimmicky power ups that can be easily bypassed, there's a solid and enjoyable movie trivia game on offer. For trivia fans, it'll be very easy to get carried away and find that hours have passed in the company of this title.

With Foodies, the developers have created one of those 'must-have' iPhone games – a time-killer that deserves to be sat amongst the App Store's top games, able to trade punches with the likes of Angry Birds or Cut the Rope in both production aspects and sheer enjoyability.

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.

Dash Race is based on a paper-and-pencil racing game that has been popular with German and Scandinavian countries for decades. It's the sort of simple, repetitive game people whiled away the time with before there were computers, much like the card game War.

Catch the Candy has fun elements to it, but the awkwardness of the grappling hook mechanic with movement along flat ground and the lack of content makes it suffer a bit.

It offers a fun twist on a well loved genre, and it's loaded with content. The game leans towards the strategy and puzzle categories, which might be a turn off for anyone seeking a more visceral experience, but players who don't have the patience or the skill required for aiming will love the easy access offered by Siege Hero.

There are plenty of reasons to love this quirky little game, but getting faster times and more points will keep players slingshotting for every last diamond.

A truly accomplished title. It's quite clearly the best Music Trivia game on the app store yet managing to be both enjoyable alone and with friends.

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.

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.

This one's a definite battery-drainer and well worth the price. Not counting the possibility of spending more money on credits, of course.

Best played for a nostalgic step back to the heyday of early gaming consoles. The touchscreen controls of this port will quickly frustrate and annoy, but fans of the hack and slash genre will enjoy this classic and it's quirks.

Super Cosmic Word Snake is a simple, yet addictive game that's best played with two players. How often can that be said about an arcade game on iOS?

Steady hands and steadier nerves are needed if these patients are going to survive, and that's just the first level.

Catcha Prince takes a little adjustment being neither a pure Tower Defense game nor a shoot em up but it's worth a shot. It's rough and ready and quite quirky, but it's also a brave move.

Fun, satisfying, and more challenging than it lets on.

While it's a bit of a jack of all trade and master of none, it's still well worth a look. The potential is great and hopefully Square Enix will soon be adding to the collection with new instalments. Oh and Final Fantasy fans will love the ending.

It's not something gamers will play for hours, but it's a fun, quirky title that will keep them entertained for those short moments where that's what they're looking for.

SimplePhysics is an original effort – one that I can't help but appreciate for the combination of creativity and challenge it offers.

Glo Flo is extremely simple in its execution as well as its appearance but underneath that simplicity is, well, more simplicity.

While Home Sheep Home looks all cute and pretty, with it's water-color painting art style and little sheep derived from hugely popular TV characters - and while the game's really not all that bad, offering some nice challenges in the later levels with some very well thought out hints when things are getting tricky – it just doesn't feel like good value for money.

Purchasing this title will provide many hours of frantically defensive fun, as long as you can tolerate a little frustration.

Fighting of Sango lacks personality. It is fun and at the low price of 99c, Tower Defense fans looking for another fix will enjoy it. However once you complete it, you'll forget all about it and feel no overwhelming urge to return.

Drop the Cake! is certainly fun to look at (or drool over), but the rich molten chocolate at the center of this confectionary game is the surprising challenge it presents. Consider this warning though: sometimes that rich center is hot and you may get burned.

A game that doesn't break the mould or do anything outlandishly new, but is certainly able to stand on its own two feet (so long as repeatedly dying isn't a deterrent at the start).

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

This one has enough potential to be as huge as its older siblings: Angry Birds and Cut the Rope.

Pinch 2 HD can be a real brain-teaser, with levels that are extremely challenging, especially if the player's goal is to collect all the medals. It requires a lot of outside-the-box thinking, and can be maddening at times.

Mooniz is one of those iOS gems that hits an almost perfect balance between accessibility and nuance. Absolutely anyone can pick it up and just "get it" within seconds, but it'll take a lot more than mere comprehension to get even remotely close to the top of that scoreboard.

A surprisingly fun strategy board game, with a lot of replay value. So much depends on the other penguins' moves, and the placement of fish tiles is random, so replaying the same board doesn't get too boring. More than that, though, the premise is simply fun.

Questionable origins aside, MaXplosion is a relatively decent platforming romp, albeit one marred by repetitive levels and uninspired boss fights, as well as occasionally unresponsive controls.

Streets of Rage 3 is absurdly challenging, and maybe not quite as classic as the first two games, but this is still an entertaining beat 'em up, and is plenty of fun in wireless multiplayer as well.

Monsterz Revenge doesn't quite go so far as to revolutionise the casual social gaming market but it does go some way to feeling more like a game than something that you simply sit back and watch progress. If you're a fan of the genre, you're going to love it.

iOOTP Baseball 2011 can often be convoluted, but I had tons of fun with it. As a huge baseball fan, I found myself engrossed and entirely addicted by the game. There could be a lot of work to improve the user interface, but that shouldn't deter other baseball fans from picking up and enjoy this game.

Piclings doesn't have a lot to meat to it, but it does have a unique concept that works well, and makes for an interesting technological concept. It needs some more work to be a fully-fledged game, but it is a fun curiosity.

Destructopus is a fun game. The amount of levels means there are a good few hours to play through here and most importantly, it's enjoyable.