The characters are cute and appealing and the different themes within the 120 levels are a nice touch. It'll take a while to crack all the levels but every time you figure out another stage, you'll feel a warm sense of glee. It's an ideal game for the more cerebral gamer.

Air Supply is a solid foundation for an endless runner game, but it feels like it needs a lot of tweaking.

Chopper Rescue is in concept and execution a fun little action game that doesn't quite have the legs to carry it very far. By no means is it a poorly designed game – not at all. But it just lacks the certain characteristic to truly impress you or make you want to tell all of your friends about it.

The hidden object side of things works as you would expect and the mini games are all just as enjoyable as on the PC, comprising of Match three, word searches, jigsaws, a version of pairs and puzzle rotation. It's not a hard game by any means but it is one that will take a fair while to complete, and some of the object clues might make you scratch your head for a while.

Hot Springs Story isn't quite as gripping as Game Dev Story. Its subject matter being not quite as clearly enjoyable as the earlier game, plus it's really quite a serious sim, with no sign of the humor of Game Dev Story. However, in turn it's a deeper experience with more to it. This ensures that Hot Springs Story is still a great game to play, just not quite as wondrous as its predecessor.

A great experience for fans of the movies, but there isn't much to go back to after the story ends. If you're a fan of point-and-click style games, and if you even remotely enjoy Back to the Future, then this game is great purchase.

A simple idea but it's compelling fun. Rushing up through the elevator shaft brings with it just the right level of tension without being infuriating.

Fans of the retro gaming aesthetic have plenty of other worthy places to look for their fix on iOS.

Delivers a fun, challenging experience for anyone with an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. While the game can be played for free online via a flash version, the added tilt controls and portability of the iOS version makes it worth the buck it costs to own.

It wasn't quite worth $2.99, but for free, every RPG lover should at least give it a shot. Then you can go for a more polished game like Zenonia or Inotia 2.

Paperboy: Special Delivery offers sound gameplay but at a high price

Excluding the weak mini games, Tapper World Tour is pretty good fun. It's not long before it's quite tough, but it is fairly addictive.

Frank Further isn't quite as tasty as a distance launching game can be, but it does take the brutality of hot dog production to new heights.

Casual games always have fairly strange concepts, but Cookie Rush is about as odd as it gets.

Aside from the few nagging issues, Heroes Lore is an incredibly deep RPG experience (over 30 hours of gameplay) that will surely satisfy anyone who appreciates a good, old school RPG.

It's not a long game but there are two endings at least and the variety of different things you can possess extends longevity.

If you're only in it for multiplayer, you might feel a little restricted with only 5 maps and 5 guns to choose from, but the single player campaign more than makes up for this. I was truly impressed by the quality that's gone into it.

Galaxy Express makes for a pleasant change in a genre that's often infatuated by the urge to beat other people's high scores. Instead it's all about the journey rather than the destination.

While it's got some room for improvement, it has a lot of good things going for it, has plenty of value and challenge in its 65 levels for $1.99 and is a concept that I hope gets explored even more in future updates and future games.

NHL 2K11 HD brings a great hockey experience to the iPad. It is a fast-paced game that makes for addicting gameplay.

FastBall 2 dispenses with the parts of platforming games that are usually frivolous filler (the story), focusing instead on the action within.

It's got some lofty ideas but ultimately, Trigonon is a fairly standard yet challenging and satisfying puzzle game.

Gunner Galaxies is a great little title simply put. Simple to get into yet very satisfying to play.

A very simple concept but it does so well. It might not strictly stand out from the pack, lacking GameCenter support and any way of comparing progress with friends, but it is enjoyable.

Planet Work is a basic game but it's oddly compelling, probably because it's that simple.

Is 8-Bit Jump an original title? Not even a little bit. But it's fun and challenging.

Paddle Battle has elements from such classics as Asteroids, Pong, and Breakout/Arkanoid, but it manages to stay fresh with hilarious power-ups and solid gameplay.

It is brilliant and beautiful, but the control issues put a real damper on my enjoyment of the game.

iBlast Moki is the best physics game for the iPhone, and at $1.99, it would be criminal to pass up one the best games of the year.

The shaking method to destroy the droplets is a nice touch but Liqua Pop still feels like something that either needs a price drop or some extra features to make it truly worth a purchase.

A professionally designed, easy-to-manoeuvre game, with decent graphics, music and well developed storyline. What more could you want?

If you're a Creeps! fan looking for more tower-defense goodness, the Holiday Edition is a no-brainer purchase. If you've yet to buy the first one, you may want to check it out, as it has more levels. Still, The Creeps! Holiday Edition is a great continuation of an excellent tower defense game, full of challenge, humor, and engaging fun.

Extraordinarily simple.

While Collision Effect is fun and engaging in Action mode, its Puzzle sibling feels somewhat incomplete, as if it were thrown in as an afterthought to add depth to the game.

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.

In the end, Carnival Games 2 is a typical mini-games compilation. It's got its fun mini-games, and it's got its not-so-fun ones. Unfortunately, the game runs for $3.99, which is just too much for what you get.

An excellent physics based puzzler. It's simple yet addictive and can really make you think, certainly when it comes to gaining all three stars in each level.

Quite fun at times, but its controls can make the game more frustrating than it ought to be. Still, if you love retro-inspired games, and especially the Llamatron and Robotron games, or just want something a little different from the typical arena shooter, Minotron: 2112 is a solid purchase – and at worst, it's interesting reading material.

A great concept and a great twist on the bullet hell formula. At its low price, it really is worth a shot and you'll no doubt find yourself impressed by the graphical style.

This physics puzzler is great to look at, and fun to play, if not a bit challenging. But, it wouldn't be much of a puzzler if it didn't puzzle you, I suppose.

Unfortunately though, other than this change in the formula, Act of War: Urban Defense is very typical of the genre. If you're mad keen on Tower Defense games, you'll find enjoyment here but don't expect to find originality. This is a very by the book game.

A great title to play if you're a fan of Lunar Landing style games. It offers a perfectly pitched difficulty curve and its developers haven't forgotten to consider presentational aspects, as demonstrated by the sterling comic book and soundtrack.

Apache Overkill is a fine game and one that you'll enjoy for a little while but you might find yourself longing for a bit more substance to your gaming experience.

It's unfortunate that there only seems to be one mode to play through, but it's a forgiveable flaw at this low price point. It may not reinvent an already saturated gaming genre, but Bust A Marble is a fun distraction.

Flick Ninjas has a good heart, but there are a lot of flaws.

Shadow Runner is a great game for folks who crave a challenge and revel in the precision platforming of titles like Bit.Trip Runner, but it may turn off those who prefer a more casual experience.

Speed Forge Extreme is an action packed space-themed racer which both looks and feels the part. In my experience I really felt like I was playing a WipEout spin-off (in a good way), plus the game's accelerometer controls are the smoothest I've seen on any App Store title to date.

If you can get past the warm-and-fuzzies, I think you'll find Floe to be a pretty solid puzzle game. The accelerometer based control system makes it a no-go on most morning commutes, but Floe would work fairly well in the comfy confines of your favorite couch.

Aside from all the flower talk, BIG BAD Flower is an excellent game that thrives off its sense of style.

Flaws aside, Hit N' Run is a unique, well-developed endurance racer with superb graphics, animations and sound.

All in all, what you're getting on your iOS device is a very playable version of an excellent German-style board game. It's well worth a look.

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.

Ninjump Deluxe adds two new levels to the already-great Ninjump. It's a fast-paced game with great graphics and that all-important "just one more time!" factor.

What I got, after the nostalgia wore off, is a fairly pedestrian arcade game with some big control issues to work out.

It will give you countless hours of gameplay and hits that perfect sweet spot between individual level play time and strategy.

The game is great for quick rounds during any kind of downtime, and besting your own high score is still rewarding as ever.

The performance issues in Sam & Max are not normally that bad, but they do wear on your patience. The overall experience is saved by the finer points of the game, namely the established characters and refined adventuring, but the pervasive, technical shortcomings do impede on the fun factor.

Overall, RollOut is a sadistic take on puzzle platforming. Fifty levels, trophy support, and simple game play make this worthy of being on that iPhone. Just don't be surprised when your broken blood vessels kick in at the higher levels.

From a purely technical standpoint there's very little to complain about with Rock Band Reloaded and if you're such a big fan of the franchise you need a new mobile version then you'll be quite pleased.

An extremely well made game that is lacking the required depth to make it a must have game.

Robokill provides an enjoyable experience if played in small doses.

There are better games to spend your money on.

Apart from some dodgy found control methods I think could do with some slight refining, Ridge Racer Accelerated is the Ridge Racer we all know, now on iPhone and iPod touch. A must for original fans of the franchise, and with future updates to the title slated to be bringing up to 40+ more courses and 60+ more machines free of charge, Ridge Racer Accelerated could be set to make its own mark on the App Store crowd.

This app is serviceable if you need some sort of golf game on your mobile device but can't bring yourself to support anything associated with Tiger Woods.

All the shiny graphics and technological feats in the world can't make up for the fact that Ravensword feels more like a beefed-up proof-of-concept demo than a full-fledged game.

A great way for people that may have missed the original game to check it out now, but veterans may be disappointed at how easy it has become.

It's fun to play in short doses but even at only a dollar in price, there are so many better games you could be playing for that short play session.

A semi-addictive action RPG with super cute graphics and a pet raising system.

It might not fulfil its potential but Wave – Against every BEAT! is still a pretty fun bullet hell type shooter.

The mini-games in Albert are about as strange as they get, but fans of creative graphics and innovative gameplay will be pleased with this indy gem.

Can Knockdown 2 is incredibly simple but that's to its benefit. It's not trying too hard to be something quirky.

If you love arcade racers, Raging Thunder 2 is one of the best available for the iPhone/iPod Touch platform.

If you have the slightest interest in physics based puzzle games, Ragdoll Blaster 2 is an extremely high quality option, and one that you'll be coming back to time and again.

Its bright, pulsating immersive environments and game play will completely engage you audibly and visually (I was drinking punch and cooking a quiche, so all my senses were engaged), have your head and heart pumping and your thumbs wiggling throughout every level of play. I thoroughly enjoyed playing through its 33 levels over and again.

R-Type is still an insanely difficult shmup that is best consumed by those well-versed in the genre or looking to experience a classic entry in it, but those looking to experience this monument to old-school gaming will find a fantastic port awaits them.

Overall, Qwak is a really fun platformer packed full of ridiculous nonsense.

It's certainly not the best RPG in the App Store (probably not even in the top 10), and It may just be a 75 page book wrapped up in 900 pages of fluff, but as far as mobile RPG's go, it gets the job done.

Even though it is far from the game-changer that its exemplary predecessor was, the core mechanics are as entertaining as they have ever been, cementing it as a solid successor to the Puzzle Quest throne.

Ridiculously good fun.

While it isn't perfect, Princess Fury is nevertheless a fun hack-and-slash with plenty of action and a slash-happy heroine to boot.

If you're willing to tough it out, though, and if you want a deeper, more satisfying gaming experience than the next Doodle app, then you should play Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. It just might make a gamer out of you.

All and all, this is a great ride through memory lane and a must have for those of you who took the ride back in the day.

Predators is a little rough around the edges, but overall, it is a good game that makes great use of its license, and it being a universal app as well should be the start of a trend that other developers and publishers pick up on.

Pig&Chicks is still a fun, challenging iOS game. When you consider it's only one dollar, you can't help but feel you're getting a pretty good bang for your buck.

For a dollar, TreeConnect is a hard game to pass up. I definitely see myself whipping this one out next time I have a couple of minutes to kill. It's fun, addictive and anyone can enjoy it.

A clear winner with its touch-friendly, retro gaming. Support for Retina Display and fixing its minor bug are the only tweaks it needs for perfection.

At the end of the day, there's just not a lot to 3D Twist and Match to keep you entertained. Is it a horrible app? Hardly. But it doesn't stand out in a sea full of great apps that deserve your attention.

A fun game with a good concept, but the lack of things to do along with the easy difficulty make it hard to really recommend to most.

It's meant to be a fun little game, great for kids and for those wanting to relive growing up in the 90′s for a little bit.

A major complaint I found with this game is the tutorial pictures that are shown before new features are added. I always found that the pictures either failed to adequately identify the "new" game strategy I was learning, or didn't seem to be incorporated into the level at all.

The combat is fun, the graphics are excellent, and from a technical perspective it's a phenomenal feat.

Having a game that I can't play for X number of hours just drives me nuts, and if I'm going to spend money, I'd rather get a game that brings me constant enjoyment.

A hugely amusing pet simulation with a quirky, energetic main character.

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.

At only 99c, it'd be silly not to buy RoboSockets. It offers a great new take on a tried and tested format. All I'd like to see added to it would be an Endless mode which would add some longevity to the title but a Time Attack mode goes some way to solving this.

Playing Tiny Wings, one just gets a feeling that this is a game that could be absolutely huge – from the ingenious unique gameplay to the charming protagonist and stunning visual style, all the elements for a smash hit are here.

Cute yet competitive. Pity it's a little buggy.

The level design in the game is largely uninspired – there's very little challenge in the levels, and it's all largely flat, with few hazards.