Everything about it, from the design of the game itself to the app's sparse graphics, focuses on simplicity. While I wish that it was a little more challenging, or at least introduced different puzzle types, 7 Little Words is a perfectly fine game on its own.

Taken as a whole, Ticket to Ride represents one of the very best (if not THE best) translations of a board game to the iPad. Every element works and works well, and the game is seriously engaging and addictive.

The beautiful minimalism of this game makes it the perfect way to spend a few spare minutes, but don't be surprised if a few minutes turn into a few more, and a few more.

Kind of like a highly-flavored chewing gum, this game tends to lose it's flavor the longer you chew it, and once all the ten levels are unlocked and the awards are awarded, players will quickly move on to the next bit of distracting eye candy.

What sets Space Falcon Reloaded apart from the plethora of other shooters on the App Store is its accessibility. Sure it's tough, and a little cheap at times, but it's incredibly easy to pick up and play with or without prior experience.

There's not a lot of entertainment to be had from iSlack. It's a very simplistic game, and its lasting appeal is minimal.

A well-crafted game and it is well worth a try. The retro style lends itself well to the platform, and the controls are smooth.

I don't think I've played a better iOS puzzle game this year, and I recommend this game to all iPad owners.

Unfortunately, however, Doodle Pixel couldn't quite grab my attention as much as some games I've played. The controls were a little off-putting, meaning it wasn't quite as easy to pick up and play as a lot of iPhone titles would be.

Bumpy Road is a lovely little, soothing game to play. Adding a storyline to an endless running game is a great touch and instantly makes the game that bit more endearing to players. For platforming fans, it's certainly worth the asking price.

While Army of Darkness Defense suffers from repetition issues, they are minor quibbles in what is one of my favorite castle defense games on the App Store. Even for those who are not fans of the Evil Dead franchise, the game has enough fun, addiction, humor, and lasting power to make it a definite recommendation, especially for the paltry sum of $0.99 for the iPhone/iPod touch versions.

It's not likely to appeal to ADD-addled action-junkies, but Gamebook Adventures 6: The Wizard from Tarnath Tor is a more than worthwhile experience for adventure and RPG fans.

Ignoring the silliness of the Party Play mode and the slightly gimmicky power ups that can be easily bypassed, there's a solid and enjoyable movie trivia game on offer. For trivia fans, it'll be very easy to get carried away and find that hours have passed in the company of this title.

With Foodies, the developers have created one of those 'must-have' iPhone games – a time-killer that deserves to be sat amongst the App Store's top games, able to trade punches with the likes of Angry Birds or Cut the Rope in both production aspects and sheer enjoyability.

Rooftop Escape is a very simple game but it's fun. The controls are accurate and appropriate and the aesthestics are basic but original. It all makes for an uncomplicated but enjoyable game.

Dash Race is based on a paper-and-pencil racing game that has been popular with German and Scandinavian countries for decades. It's the sort of simple, repetitive game people whiled away the time with before there were computers, much like the card game War.

Catch the Candy has fun elements to it, but the awkwardness of the grappling hook mechanic with movement along flat ground and the lack of content makes it suffer a bit.

It offers a fun twist on a well loved genre, and it's loaded with content. The game leans towards the strategy and puzzle categories, which might be a turn off for anyone seeking a more visceral experience, but players who don't have the patience or the skill required for aiming will love the easy access offered by Siege Hero.

There are plenty of reasons to love this quirky little game, but getting faster times and more points will keep players slingshotting for every last diamond.

A truly accomplished title. It's quite clearly the best Music Trivia game on the app store yet managing to be both enjoyable alone and with friends.

The kind of game that's easy to drop in on for short bursts on a daily commute. Even the music is calming, invoking a soothing sense of relaxation as you progress. It'll be no good for adrenaline addicts but calm, lateral thinking fans will enjoy Tippy Tower immensely.

A simple fun game, with gameplay and styling that will likely appeal to a wide variety of users. It's easy to start playing with enough depth and difficulty to offer fairly significant replay value.

This one's a definite battery-drainer and well worth the price. Not counting the possibility of spending more money on credits, of course.

Best played for a nostalgic step back to the heyday of early gaming consoles. The touchscreen controls of this port will quickly frustrate and annoy, but fans of the hack and slash genre will enjoy this classic and it's quirks.

Super Cosmic Word Snake is a simple, yet addictive game that's best played with two players. How often can that be said about an arcade game on iOS?

Steady hands and steadier nerves are needed if these patients are going to survive, and that's just the first level.

Catcha Prince takes a little adjustment being neither a pure Tower Defense game nor a shoot em up but it's worth a shot. It's rough and ready and quite quirky, but it's also a brave move.

Fun, satisfying, and more challenging than it lets on.