Essentially, it's a soccer themed puzzle game. Figuring out the best route to take and lining up shots just right is the focus here. While it's not possible to deviate from the original plan, there are still some important physics to take into account. Unlocking Pro mode reinforces this as it takes line drawing speed into account which can change everything.

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.

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.

Mad Cows' concept is not entirely original – it does skew very close to Angry Birds with some slight unit differences, its multiplayer is quite fun. Those who haven't yet had their fill of physics puzzlers might just enjoy this.

Much like the Trials series and Mad Skills Motocross, there will be swearing under your breath but also that urge to come back for more.

Dragon Project's core, Monster Hunter-style action makes it easy to satisfy your loot lust while you're waiting for the bus. It's still a grind, and it definitely doesn't explain its overabundance of systems and modes well, but it lets you fight epic boss fights with others no matter where you are, which is pretty great if you ask me.

As a game to play in short bursts, it's ideal though and satisfying to achieve a lot in a short amount of time. Tomb Slider won't revolutionise but it will entertain and for a long time thanks to the plentiful supply of levels.

Combining two types of gameplay means that Feed 'em up is excellent value for money. They're both fun too, although I found the Appetizer significantly more satisfying, purely for being so challenging. It's well worth a look for puzzle fans.

Despite the repetitive gameplay, I think Mailboxing is a fun little game for all ages. Younger kids are sure to get a kick out of it, just as long as they don't get any crazy ideas about batting down mailboxes in real life. For $0.99 it's a fair deal for what is given and it's a nice addition to the other mayhem-causing games on the market.

Chasing par in a realistic setting.

Despite the control issues, this is still a fantastic compilation for fans of classic arcade games. The effort that went into making this more than just a bunch of repackaged arcade titles makes it worth checking out for that alone.

Tower defense crossed with card collecting works well for this freemium base building game.

Alive4ever mini is on the verge of being a brand new game rather than a sequel. It's perfect for fans of the series who need something to hold them over until the release of the third installment, but it's also great for anyone who is new to the series.

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.

4Towers Onslaught is certainly one of the more enjoyable tower defense titles out there and it merits a looks from players looking for a new game in the genre to enjoy.

A must-have app for any tower defense or sci-fi fan.

A fun series of stories bundled alongside design your own Pony tools.

Succeeding in Biosis requires perfect timing and lots of practice. Luckily, the ambiance is worth coming back for.

All in all this is a really entertaining title with some solid design behind it, and it shows.

The Nightmare Cooperative is a strategic puzzle game that gets better the more it's played, as players learn how to react to their environment and the wide array of enemies within it.

While FLASHOUT 3D may not be the second coming of futuristic racers on the platform, it goes a long way towards bridging the gap between big name franchises on the consoles and mobile offerings.

The Lost City doesn't overstay its welcome, doesn't bore with any complicated story, and doesn't cost too much coin to acquire. It may not be the best game to hit iOS this year but it will easily be one of the most recommendable. Let's hope Fire Maple endeavors further into this genre, they have a knack for it.

Kotomon is definitely unique. Anyone who sees the screenshots and enjoys the art style should pick it up. Almost all will enjoy the gameplay because of how it mashes a few different gameplay styles into one game. For $2.99 as a universal app, this one's worth picking up.

Overall, Spellet is a lot of fun for word puzzle junkies. The wide variety of game elements and surprising twists help give it a high replay value. With 100 challenging levels divided into unique stages, Spellet is sure to keep players occupied for many hours. Spell your way to victory in this addicting puzzler.

This multi-layered puzzle game can be extremely rewarding, provided you have the patience for it.

It sounds like a Blizzard game, it kinda looks like a Blizzard game, and it kinda plays like a Blizzard game. It isn't a Blizzard game. But hey, if Blizzard aren't going to release Diablo 3 for iOS (it would make bajillionsquillions) then we'll take the action-RPGs that we can get. Bring on the SoulCraft.

It's amazing how fresh a classic puzzle game can feel with a little change in perspective. Dream of Pixels successfully revitalizes one of the most popular styles of puzzle, turns it on its head, and changes the rules while still keeping everything familiar.

puzzlePunch! is further proof that two great tastes really do go great together. It puts such a neat and interesting spin on both fighting games and puzzle games that fans of either genre should check it out.