This game takes the core ideas behind Minesweeper to make a pretty satisfying puzzle experience.

Lethal Lance is a delightful little platformer, and even though it follows an age old formula to the core, it does so with a high degree of charm and polish.

Puckerz! is one of those games that's truthfully somewhat shallow, but despite this, it's easy-to-play nature gives it an addictive quality.

Pango Hide and Seek is a delightful hidden objects app that allows for more exploration than other apps like it.

The visuals are striking and the contrast of the shadowy silhouetted figures against the bright highlights gives the game a moody aura that deepens the feeling of fighting in a dark, dystopian future. The controls can be unresponsive from time to time, but not enough that it gets in the way of the gameplay.

Control issues aside, Z The Game is still a lot of strategic fun. The fast-paced nature of each level fits well with the on-the-go style most iOS users are used to and it practically feels like Z was originally designed with the platform in mind. Anyone who enjoys PC strategy games should find plenty to love here.

Lumino City's unique visuals help salve some of its mechanical problems.

Stellar Wars excels thanks to the immense variety of the gameplay scenarios it presents.

Even if the game is a bit on the short side, there's no denying how enjoyable Harry the Fairy is to play, listen to and look at.

Monument Valley is beautiful, that is unquestionable. But how it holds up as a game is debatable.

This puzzle/rpg demands that players choose their leaders and their turns carefully.

Simple to learn, tricky to succeed at, Duke Dashington is a fun platformer in 10 second bursts.

A clever concept, adaptable controls, and stylish, Minter-esque, blur effects make BlastTrax a winner.

This is still an enjoyable game, regardless of the less than perfect controls.

There's just something about scouring each room for items and all that collecting, collecting, and collecting. It takes adjustment, but it can be worth the effort in the end.

Even with its annoying ad model, The Quest Keeper is an awesome interpretation of the Crossy Road formula.

Virtual City is well worth a purchase. It's a much friendlier version of SimCity and one that feels more enjoyable and less spreadsheet management- ish than other behemoth city management games.

It's still entertaining despite the rough controls and cutscene glitches, plus it doesn't cost a thing. Not that being free is an excuse, but it certainly makes it easier to sate that curiosity.

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.

A great new entry in the long history of bunny simulators.

Machinarium is a stunning game. Working just as naturally on the iPad as it did on the PC, it's the kind of flawless experience that all point and click fans should check out immediately. They won't be disappointed by any means.

Darthy is a fun platforming game that's surprisingly easy to control.

When there are thousands of far more visible and branded poker simulators out there, it is hard to recommend PlayScreen Poker 2. There are no fundamental flaws with the gameplay itself, it just doesn't bring anything else important to the table.

Despite the frustrating randomness of Ticket to Earth, I had a really great time with the game. Between the interesting characters and (eventually) satisfying combat, I can't wait to see what's in store in episode two.

Jolly Jam is a Match-3 style game but with a different approach than most.

For younger word gamers, non-native English speakers, and fans of casual word games that require as much speed as vocabulary, Bubble in Paradise offers a lot of word gaming fun for a small price and universal build.

Wave Wave shows that minimalism can be compelling - but it can be hard to adhere to.

I have a hard time believing that NBA Hotshot will be anyones favorite app of all time, but for a short diversion from a persons commute or excruciatingly boring office meeting, this one may do the trick.