Rock Blocker is a ton of fun. It’s got a great combination of intense action, solid controls, and plenty of replay value to justify coming back to it. Based on this and what I’ve played of 1001 Attempts, this Retro Revival series shows some real promise.

The game has just enough Adventure Time references, particularly with Fionna and Finn’s weapons, and cameo appearances from enemies like the butterfly with a laser gun from “The Other Tarts.” There’s even a tease for a “Finn Fights” mode, which may be welcome if only because Fionna’s grunts and yelps get a bit repetitive and grating. Otherwise, her game stands at the top of the class of Adventure Time games for iOS.

While Flick Champions isn’t anything worth writing home about, the many different ways to approach the title helps augment the replayability. It is hard to say how long it will maintain a player’s interest, but at least the potential for preoccupation is there.

It’s just tanks, battling it out. It’s not the best-controlling game ever, and the concept won’t light the world on fire, but it’s just tanks. It’s 99 cents to control a tank across 70 levels, and that’s it.

Aerofly FS certainly does flight simulation well enough, but it still could have been much better.

As I said earlier, this game is perfect for those who ride mass transit and want something to do while standing up on a bus or train, or for anyone that just enjoys a low-res retro experience. The game is relentlessly simple, but it’s got fun in it.

Well planned out, Bumpin’ Uglies is a fun distraction, regardless of whether one wants to spend extra or not.

Overall, Help Volty is an impressive indie title. This is Tvundra Producties first game, and it’s evident that the developers really know what they’re doing. From the haunting and gorgeous graphics to the mind-bending puzzles, everything just works together to create a thrilling gaming experience.

Clear Vision 2 is a great follow up to the original game. It’s a lot of the same thing but I like that it keeps going with the same story and delves deeper into Tyler’s troubled life. Fans of the original will want to pick this sequel up, especially since it’s only $0.99. My only complaint is that it can be repetitive and the missions are short, but this can also be seen as a benefit for those only wanting to distract themselves for a few minutes during the day.

I found Survivor Z an ideal game to drop into on a daily basis, hopeful that I’d continue to survive, especially when travelling further afield. Fans should greatly enjoy the change of focus, much as I did.

The boost mechanic is what makes Rock Runners feel truly special. Performing a perfect run on a level, all while boosting, feels so smooth and rewarding that you just want to do it again on the next stage. Although there are some issues with in-game hitching (that, and the pause menu could use a count-down timer on resume), there is very little negative to say about Rock Runners.

Overall, Tapforss is quite a clever game. The graphics and soundtrack are really top-notch and original, the gameplay is addicting and there’s plenty of fun to be had before players have to decide whether or not to shell out any extra cash. This is one game that I highly recommend for everyone from casual gamers to physics-platformer fanatics. After all, it doesn’t hurt to give it a chance since it is completely free to try.

Cordy 2 offers plenty of in-app purchases but none other than the initial $4.99 outlay for the full game, are actually needed. Instead, they offer customization options that I found unnecessary to my enjoyment of the game. Offering plenty of charm and little reason to criticize, Cordy 2 is an utterly delightful platformer.

Throw in the hefty price tag of $2.99 and it’s tricky to recommend Super Mad Matador above others. For $0.99, it might feel more worthwhile but as it stands, there are too many better and cheaper Endless Runners already out there.

After Burner Climax is loud, fast, and chaotic. For fans of Sega, on-rails shooters, and ‘true’ arcade games, this is worth checking out.

Feast or Famine is a non-endless runner with a great sense of style and personality. Every now and then Glyph may not react as intended but that doesn’t undo all the fun that’s been had up until that point. Runner fans: stoke those cooking fires.

This is by far one of the best games I’ve played on the iPhone. It’s fun, addicting, and simple to play. I strongly recommend checking this one out.

Despite such signs of a changing market, Beastie Bay might not be the finest of titles from the developer but there’s still satisfaction to be had, once fully understood, although don’t expect to be able to play across multiple devices as there’s still, oddly, no iCloud save support.

Players that don’t mind waiting for that energy recharge will probably love this game. Aside from the controls, there is not much else to show fault with. The solid graphics and sound, combined with the depth of upgrades and achievements make this a great turn-based fighting game.

Despite a few areas of improvement, Bacteria Arcade Edition is still a fun and addictive arcade game.

Zuko Monsters is a mostly innocuous knock-off that’s still too exploitative to be considered great. However, it’s not bad and for any iOS owners looking for a Pokémon fix there really aren’t too many legal alternatives.

Zombies & Trains! isn’t cerebral in any way but it’s a great way of annihilating stress levels at the speed of, well, a fast moving train. Coins that can be used to accrue new upgrades and bonuses increase at a slow rate, but other than that, it’s smooth sailing for the gory yet fun filled zombie slasher.

Getting accustomed to Castle Dracula’s slightly different approach to puzzles and interaction doesn’t take long. And once that happens the game can be downright enjoyable. Until the numerous tiny issues start building up, that is. Still, an update is already in the works and I’ve no doubt that most of the kinks will be irons out in short order. As-is, however, it’s not great.

P.R.O.B.E. is a pretty cool puzzle game with some seriously frustrating (in a good way) puzzles for anyone looking to nail 100% across the board. The initial offerings are a little misleading as a significant portion of these levels act as extremely basic tutorials but things do pick up towards the haldway point. It’s just unfortunate that it all has to come to such an abrupt end so soon.

I’m getting to the point where I think the casual puzzle game genre is getting a little saturated. It seems a new game comes out every week that attempts to become the next Angry Birds. That being said, I don’t think that Be Together will dethrone the top games out there but I do think that it is a worthy addition to the genre. It has some lovable characters and visually-appealing artwork that makes for a friendly game environment for players of all ages.

Roar Rampage is loud, full of things to smash, and a giant dinosaur wearing boxing gloves. With controls that improve on the Flash original and the ability to smash the Eiffel Tower, what’s not to love about Roar Rampage?

Overall, Jetpack Jinx is an easily recommendable game. It has all the right elements for a solid title, it’s addicting, and it is often quite challenging. Since it’s completely free, gamers who love this genre will want to add this to their collection.

Tiny Kingdom is still very much a fun and accessible freemium sim. It’s definitely easier to get into than many of its peers, just not quite as much as I’d have hoped. Still, it’s certainly worth a look.