It's just not overly interesting. Bland backdrops and an unhealthy supply of backtracking restrict the fun that can be had. The actual puzzles and hidden object sections are enjoyable but it's getting to them that's the problem. Players may find themselves losing interest all too soon.

Due to the nature of Speedway, Speedway GP 2012 might seem a little repetitive after a time. Fans of the sport will know what to expect though making it less of a problem. Just don't go expecting the kind of controls that come from other racing games, this one's pretty restrictive.

Forget saying it's "good for a Freemium game," Heroes Call is just plain good. Better than good in some ways.

If, however, the game is to remain in the paid category, the developers ought to consider some sort unmonetized reward structure to make completion more attainable.

Duckers is unique fun, even in the crowded endless genre on iOS. It's cute fun for all ages, and despite the clever naming and presence of Mother Duckers, it's worth playing beyond that novelty.

The beauty of the 2D RTS is that it manages to make the genre simpler and more approachable without entirely removing the strategic complexity that makes it so fun in the first place. The beauty of Little 3 Kingdoms is that it does nothing to ruin this perfectly fine game template. That's an achievement.

In the end, Rock(s) Rider isn't a failure; it just comes up a little short. With a little patience players can learn to work around the controls (for the most part), but a little tweaking would make a much-needed difference.

A really gorgeous game. The hand painted qualities of the characters and other game elements all blend into a beautifully seamless environment. The controls are some of the better tilt controls to be found on an iOS game right now, and the gameplay is superb.

It's possible that die-hard Classic RPG lovers will enjoy the uncompromising simplicity of it and the familiarity of the story, but everyone else might want to consider looking around a little more for their next role playing fix.

It may not convert the fruit-faithful, but it's just different enough that it might still turn their heads.

I think Mafia Planet has about a fifty-fifty shot of converting wannabe Cugines. But while it may not win over social gaming addicts who already have a significant time sink it's certainly not a bad place to start for those without.

The core mechanics are not necessarily as fun, and there's not a lot to really hook players yet. Maybe down the road, this might really be worth it.

Air Mail definitely lives up to the promise that the game had when I first got to play it. This is a fun flying game that has the feel of a Nintendo 64 or Dreamcast classic with its colorful graphics and feel, and it's well worth the premium app price to check it out.

It might be heavy on the exposition and light on the camera control, but this is one solid free-to-play that usually always has something for players to do. Being the boss of a secret organization created to deal with extra-terrestrial activities sounds like a fantastic job, and thanks to Men in Black 3 I'm even more inclined to believe it.

While I wasn't a big fan of the interface and menus, it was bearable until I noticed a problem. There's no way to individually remove pieces of the bridge.

The many elements of Glory of Sparta work well together. The buttons are a bit crowded and this can occasionally make it difficult to hit the right one at the right time. Aside from this, though, the action and strategy elements work well together.

Looked at on its own (which I'm not sure it deserves) it's an enjoyable enough romp with plenty of replay value. And it's free, and it doesn't really push purchases on me, so that's all to be appreciated. Still, it would be nice to see these values applied to new ideas on iOS a bit more, right? Ah who are we kidding.

I think the fact that the only gripe I have about Elenints is more than a little nit-picky should be indicative of just how much I enjoy it. It's simple enough to learn that virtually anyone can play it, but complex enough in other game modes and difficulties to tax even the most math-minded iOS gamer.

For a universal puzzle game with 100 levels at $0.99, there's no reason for any puzzle fan to pass this one over. Add Webbies to your "Puzzles" folder and call it a day.

It's good that the core mechanic works as well as it does because it really is the only thing the game has going for it.

It's more awkward than it needs to be, and is enough on its own to prevent me from hooking in to Let's Eat Sweets for the long run.

At a comparatively low price of $2.99, Dream Inn: Driftwood is pleasant and innocous enough for fans of the genre to benefit from but it is a little too unimaginative to outright recommend.

There are some minor puzzles to be seen here, as well as some decisions to be made, but none of it feels enough, not even when a particularly famous huge dinosaur rears its ugly head.

While, as a shower-crooner, I find it fun, replay is hard to incentivize without purchaseables. The social element is there, but it's not promoted, the unwanted game requests are annoying, and the interface is bland. Also, the ad-free version is overpriced at $4.99.

Extreme Skater has a gradual learning curve and keeps it simple, while including lots of extras for more serious players to enjoy. It's not the most intense extreme sports game out there, but for a light summer diversion it's a very solid, well-priced choice.

The visuals are simple and straightforward, but there is tons of variation in the types of obstacles and creatures players will meet on their way out of the cave. The levels tend to run a bit on the long side and can be somewhat repetitive, but overall this is a simple game with entertaining gameplay.

This is one for those who are huge fans of the franchise more than anything else.

It's playable if obnoxiously flawed in a couple of key places, but there's always the hope of future updates to address the control issues. And really, once those are gone I'd be more than happy to call it a fun runner.