Despite its cute appearance and accessible controls, Tree Wars is a tough strategy game which often leaves you with little to do but tap.

Though probably not the definitive Final Fantasy VI experience, this iOS version succeeds in preserving the essence of the original beneath its cosmetic alterations.

A tepid combination of repetitive shmup mechanics and big brand power, Lego Star Wars: Mircrofighters is much less than the sum of its parts.

A wonderfully crafted love letter to R-Type II which is let down by its touchscreen control schemes.

Though only a basic top down hack-and-slash at heart, Only One's stylish visuals, nuanced combat, and versatile upgrade system make it well worth a look.

With frantic action, Bloodstroke manages to perfectly evoke John Woo's explosively entertaining take on Hong Kong cinema.

Though it has a charming story and an entertaining premise, Pyro Jump's path-finding frustations prevent the game from truly catching fire.

Eliss Infinity is a fun and challenging action management game that offers greater rewards the more time you invest.

In Fear I Trust successfully infuses a sense of dread into is abandoned rooms and grimy corridors. However, it undermines its own atmospheric efforts with awkward controls and unintuitive puzzles.

Never has sliding tiles around a 4x4 grid been as charming - or as fun - as it is in Threes!

Don't let the little abominable snowman and adorable creatures fool you - Lost Yeti is may be entertaining, but it's also devilishly hard, often to the point of frustration.

Though it's a rare feat to successfully merge enjoyable gameplay and education, Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider manages to bring an entertaining slant to the periodic table.

Much like the polarised items from which it takes its name, Magnetized utilises fascinating mechanics that are easy to grasp, but hard to pull away from.

Mega Jump 2 tries to build on the existing formula by adding new mechanics and free-to-play hooks. Unfortunately, all this serves to do is water down the core gameplay to something bland and, ultimately, forgettable.

While Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project may be a small piece of gaming history, it feels as unweildy and out-of-date and on modern touchscreen devices as its macho protagonist.

While Lost Toys looks lovely, its puzzles are too mechanically flawed to deliver the thoughtful and relaxing challenge the developer was probably aiming for.

Though it doesn't compare to its air-based forerunners in terms of realism, Battle Supremacy offers a light and accessible dose of simulated warfare.

With a perfect blend of intuitive and ingenious, LYNE is a lovely little logic puzzler that can make you feel stupid and gifted in a single moment.

Though it's a little short and a tad buggy, Detective Grimoire is an entertaining mystery that is elevated by it entertaining art, writing, and voice acting.

Though recipe may be familiar, there are still relatively few games on iOS which offer the same level of challenge, sophistication, and satisfaction as Joe Danger Infinity.

Feed Me Oil 2 builds on the original game slick premise, giving it a new lick of paint and piping in a new layer of additional complexity.

Provided you're still excited by the physics-based fun exemplified by the Cut the Rope series, you should find Cut the Rope 2 an inventive and stimulating addendum to the franchise.

It's not for the casual player, but if you like a challenge, then Jet Car Stunts 2's varied modes and pitch-perfect controls should get your motor running.

Though the shooting itself is fine, Cabela's Big Game Hunter freemium mechanics are more interested in targeting your wallet that wild game.

The square stars of Gravity Blocks: The Last Rotation have personality, but the game they inhabit isn't unique or engaging enough to demand your attention for long.

Though the controls are never going to match those of the console versions, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is as reverent and respectful an iOS port as you could realistically hope for.

Though perhaps not quite as tough as the first game, The Room Two's increased scope, effortlessly elegant mechanisms, and thick atmosphere make it another dark delight, and a game that should be on everyone's App Store wish list.

Though it's pretty obvious what Luxuria Superbia is simulating, the game's unique treatment of the subject matter, combined with its musical and visual crescendos, make it worth a look.