The early stages of Epic Adventures: La Jangada might seem promising but all too quickly, it falls back into run of the mill ways. Only taking a couple of hours to complete further reminds players that there are better Hidden Object games out there.

Jewel Factory is also quite pretty to look at and certainly appealing to the younger gamer. It's just unfortunate that the idea of mixing sandbox gaming with puzzle elements isn't quite as fully realized as one would hope.

As an adult, I found the games to be rather simple, although embarrassingly I was terrible at the timed events. But children will find the character very charming and fun to watch, and the games themselves will keep them entertained for some time.

It's relatively little, and easily fixed, things that damage the fun that can be had with Amp, Watts & Circuit. Each of the levels are a little on the short side but this lends itself well to mobile gaming and, while the only real challenge remains with taming the controls, it's a fun ride to take.

GridBlock is definitely worth the free taste for anyone who likes puzzle games to see if the concept and controls will stick. While the latter aspect is frustrating, GridBlock does a great job at executing its premise.

For fans of the side-scrolling shoot-em-up, Apocalypse Max delivers quite a lot in a fairly compact package. Requiring a fair amount of concentration, but never overly harsh, it wants you to be a survivor and will equip you with the appropriate weapon to do so.

Rayman Jungle Run is a breath of a fresh air.

Ultimately though, there are better games to participate in. Order Up!! Food Truck Wars tries to rectify things by adding a purpose in the form of being able to customize a food truck with coins gained from wins, but it's not enough to lift the game higher than mediocrity.

My Army put some neat twists on a few different genre tropes and made a unique and enjoyable casual shooter. My Army: Reloaded does all that on more devices for free. Now is the time to enlist.

It's a simple game mechanic but one that works well.

Tiny Warriors is a fun, but doesn't offer any innovative game mechanics. However, it will definitely satisfy anyone who wants a modern version of Paratroopers and Sabotage.

While the one course may wear thin over time, Wonderputt is an experience full of wonder (groan) for iPad owners to check out.

Tie-in games are frequently a little weak, trying to pack so much into so little. Dishonored: Rat Assassin dodges that quite nicely and, while it doesn't bear much similarity to what will happen in the full game, it's a fun distraction that's worth taking the time to download.

This is a pretty good attempt to bring the Wild West alive on the iPad. The $1.99 price tag is about right for what is offered. Although I personally think the game is a little repetitive, there is still enough there to keep players entertained with the Deputy's adventures.

More games would have been great to see here as, after a while, Bonzii gets a little uninteresting. It's all too easy to find yourself just checking in as if it were a job, rather than for fun. There's the potential for something special here but regular updates are going to be needed to keep things interesting.

Rail Rush is a very good game and a bargain for only $0.99. There is a ton of depth will all the levels, missions, and upgrades. The gameplay, graphics, and sounds all work together to create a really enjoyable atmosphere.

Although Super Hangman! Mini Edition could use some minor improvements, the game is still enjoyable. With so many words to complete and three different modes, gamers are sure to brush up on their word solving skills. Whether players race against the clock or sit back and relax, it will challenge the mind and stretch the vocabulary.

I still think My Singing Monsters is a great little curiosity for any musical enthusiast's iOS device but it will require some patience until the connection issues get ironed out. Still, it's pretty darned cool when it works.

There's a fun core game here, but remember: it's free to play, not necessarily free to progress and really enjoy the game. Caveat emptor.

While Cosmic Bump is at its heart another enjoyable-but-not-classic physics puzzler, it's something that will provide plenty of amusement, especially for those looking for a little more twitch timing in their physics puzzlers.

Despite the odd controls, Anyo and Rui is still a heck of a game.

I never would've expected Quantum Legacy HD to have strategic elements hidden underneath the arcade on-rails shooting, but it does and it's all the better for it. Scouring the galaxy for badguys ends up being quite a bit of fun. The kind of fun that just about any iOS gamer can enjoy.

There is that "just one more go" addictiveness to the game, and being able to buy power ups and eventually unlock other characters to play adds to the long term appeal.

It all makes for a gentle but enjoyable enough title, one that makes a change from the more safe Hidden Object games out there. It's a little on the short side but at least the price reflects that.

Aero Dog is a fun and simple shooter that has a lot of room for players to experiment with different dogs. The full game retails for $0.99 and the lite version is free, so be sure to at least try the lite version out.

Although the replay value may be concerning to some, Night Flight is still a hoot to play.

It is rare to be pleasantly surprised in a game released on iOS. Draw and Roll has proven to be a rare exception to this rule.

So long as the curious don't download Little Masters expecting a rivalry with Gary Oak, and accept that it's a freemium game, they should still enjoy themselves. It's certainly not a major time-sink but it can make waiting more bearable in short bursts.