The game's short and simple gameplay is bolstered by a reasonably enjoyable animations.

An enjoyable game, despite a few niggles. Of course, more maps would have been welcome, but what's included will keep the player busy for quite a while.

There are few other games on iOS with the kind of gameplay that is deceptively complex, and with the kind of addictive properties to keep me going at it for hours on end, shirking all other responsibilities. When it isn't having technical issues, it is a must have.

It's a wonderful toy, of sorts, and a great introduction, but it's far too simple for those looking for any sort of challenge.

Overall, I've been having a good time with Book of Heroes. It's somewhat par for the course as far as general RPG experiences go, but it offers plenty of quests, loot and abilities for freemium fanatics. Provided they have some form of persistent online connection, 3G or otherwise, I think role-playing fans should definitely check this out.

Rebellion and publisher Fuse need to make a decision: 1) make Judge Dredd vs. Zombies free and keep the current microtransaction system, 2) make the game a little more expensive and relax the progression restrictions a bit, or 3) keep it at the current price and relax the restrictions a lot. A simple, decently fun shooter of this caliber is worth a couple of bucks, but don't virtually lock already paying customers out of the experience for the sake of milking a few more dollars. That's disappointingly disingenuous and just plain unfair.

Sparkle 2: EVO feels like a much more complete version of the PlayStation Network title, Flow. Some of the levels go on for too long, but the combination of relaxed gameplay, top-notch graphics, smooth control scheme and Game Center integration means the player will come back time and again.

It's a great package for card game fans and Assassin's Creed fans alike. The story mode within Assassin's Creed Recollection promises 8-10 hours of fun and the online multiplayer will no doubt extend that. Throw in the time it'll take to collect all 280 cards/memories and there's a lot of gameplay to be had for fans of the franchise.

Once players are comfortable with the mechanics, Inertia: Escape Velocity becomes an absolute joy.

Traffic Panic 3D is an excellent combination of simplicity and addictiveness. Each session feels rewarding, win or lose, and there's always something new to unlock just around the corner. Provided no one takes the easy way out, anyway.

The unique tornado-as-a-weapon mechanics bring something new to the genre and players should definitely take notice.

Major Mayhem is yet another addictive time gobbler to add to [adult swim]'s rapidly growing battalion of quirky, tongue-in-cheek titles. Almost anything under their aegis is a safe purchase and the Major is definitely no exception.

There is absolutely no reason not to get Tap Tap Muppets unless you are a hater. So stop reading, start downloading and show Animal who's the real king of Muppet-style Rock and Roll.

Legendary Outlaw is an ambitious western-themed shooter, but it's going to need a lot more polish before it earns that "legendary" status.

Ultimately, Paper Wings is one of those games I will likely keep on my phone for a few days, which is about as long as it takes me to fill it to capacity, and then quickly discard.

Despite some complaints here and there, this is not a bad little title, though it's a little pricey at $2.00 and lacks lasting appeal.

In all, this is a must-read for fans of comics and history, especially that of the middle east – the pages of supplementary materials, drawn from Kinzer's own research for his 2003 book, are fascinating to go through.

These Robotic Hearts of Mine is a story-focused puzzle game where players try to get all the hearts in a level upright.

Aliens Versus Humans is the closest thing iOS users have to THE classic sci-fi strategy game, but it doesn't quite cover all the bases.

Gameloft certainly deserves credit for trying to bring a free-to-play game of pro football to iOS, but it misses the mark in more than a few areas.

Super Wars mixes two unlikely gameplay mechanics together with surprising success.

This game is a great bite-sized retro masterpiece with focused gameplay and modes that will fit any gaming occasion. Box Cat's quirky, unrelentingly enjoyable role reversal will keep players crashing this kitty for a long, long time.

There is absolutely no reason for any iOS user with consistent access to an internet connection to miss out on Lords. It is, for all intents and purposes, the next stage in menu-driven free-to-play evolution. It can be tough to learn the ropes, but it's ever so rewarding.

While the freemium elements providing a glorified paywall after a short amount of time is a little on the annoying side, this is a good stopgap for people who are tired of slaying the God King, and need something to do while they wait for Infinity Blade 2.

Kick the Buddy Episodes is a simple concept but a fun one. At a time of year when we're all encouraged to be so festive yet are consistently stressed out, it's a fun way to take a break. I do question its longevity over time though, something that could have been solved by adding a few simple aims and objectives.

For the patient, or the diehard fans, it may be worth playing the waiting game. However, if this is somebody's first foray into the Minecraft universe, I'd advise tacking an extra Jackson on and just picking up the PC version instead.

As much fun as score chasing it, Worms Party would start to feel stale if it wasn't for the missions provided.

When all is said and done, there really isn't much to VidRhythm aside from the initial "Wow!" or "… wow…" factor. It's certainly a clever idea and is bound to be fun at gatherings, but it doesn't have a whole lot of staying power.