The necessary cash grab for Modern Command is understandable, but I wish the advertising pop-ups and the need for in-app bundles would have hit me at a later stage in the game. It’s an annoying flaw that saddles many a free to play experience, but since I really enjoyed what Modern Command had to offer, I’ll definitely rejoin this military campaign, even if it costs me a couple of stars along the way.

No matter what form it’s in, Final Fantasy VI is one of the best games in the history of the medium, with its fast-paced battles, humongous world to explore, fascinating characters and bold, original story.

This is a solid title that gives you all kinds of bang for your piddling amount of buck.

If you enjoy these type of freemium games, then Dungeon Keeper is a worthy download.

As it is, this is one Marvel game even Stan Lee would pass on. ‘Nuff said.

At its core, Bloodstroke is an unapologetic and noirish journey through Woo’s universe. Its streets may be bathed in black and white, but after a few rounds as Lotus, all you’ll be seeing is red.

In Fear I Trust may annoy gamers who love to zip through their apps with unrivaled speed, especially since downloading the title takes a bit longer than expected. Loading times, when one returns to the app, are also a bit slower than average, so if you have places to go and really don’t have time to wait, this isn’t an iOS experience you’ll cherish.

Grandpa and the Zombies was a nice surprise. I was expecting a generic, half-assed puzzle game, but I had quite a bit of fun playing it.

Overall, Defenders and Dragons is a damn good defense game.

So while it’s not an immaculate game, it still provides a great experience and is definitely worth a $4 price tag to play such an engaging and fun role-playing game. Those on the wall about Across Age 2 might want to give it some time and see how its issues get resolved in the long run before trying to step into this DeLorean of an RPG.

If there is one thing that really holds Bardbarian back from being a truly perfect iOS game, it’s the fact that it’s so challenging. While the difficulty may be fun for fans of the genre and people like me who just generally enjoy a challenge, it kind of hampers the story a bit and may cause other gamers to lose interest.

I really loved Castle Doombad’s deft mixture of intricate and addictive game play. It’s a slam-bang journey that does so much good that sometimes breaking bad is the only way to go. Especially if a beautiful princess is your unwilling companion.

It’s a decent title, but unfortunately, it never reaches the angelic heights of fun that were promised.

While it feels and plays nicely, it somehow doesn’t live up to the legacy that should be Duke Nukem.

Rhythm Thief & the Paris Caper has a couple of kinks in the program but it’s still a delightful little game to play, which will definitely eat up many hours of your time.

In creating a title which gives us a diverse array of racing experiences, the developers were on the right track. Unfortunately, this racer falls off the rails with a third rate control system. Variety may be the spice of life, but sans the proper navigation, those hot wheels will continue to spin in the wrong direction.

If you’re on the go and looking to flex those mental muscles, and don’t mind a game that’s not all that flashy, look no further than this wonderful puzzler.

Joe Danger Infinity is perhaps one of my favorite kids iPhone games that I’ve played so far. It’s got a lot of action, a cute little score and some sweet graphics to boot.

Battle Supremacy falls quite short of the standards set by World of Tanks.

An intriguing trip into the unknown, simian.interface is a puzzler filled with delicious colors, sounds, and three dimensional shapes. Brain twisters come in all shapes and sizes, and this app will stay on my mind, at least until the next batch of simians come along.

But without those minor gripes, RoboCop is a pretty fun game to play.

I love tilting and tapping my iOS devices just like any other gamer, but occasionally I’d rather let the action do most of the work. Loot Hero doesn’t offer a lot of chills and spills, and maybe I’ll grow tired of this title in the coming weeks. But for now, I prefer life on easy street, and as long as I have enough loot and a sharp enough sword, those dragons won’t be touching my kingdom anytime soon.

Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed hangs its hat on the variety of its game play and also tugs on our respective heart strings.

If you’re a Where’s My Water? fan, but crave a richer and grander experience, just open up your iOS device and strike a little oil.

Lara Croft: Reflections, after its initial speed bumps, is a diverting enough app that, if you love card games, is worth a peek.

This is a full-fledged RPG that you can take with you, just in case you want to escape to another world and become an epic badass.

Along with such titles as Year Walk, Hero of Many, and Infinity Blade III, Republique is proof that you don’t need a PC or a high end console to enjoy a visually arresting storyline.

Disney Hidden Worlds may not be as hidden as it wants to be, as this app is a complete cinch to play. But visiting these lands with the touch and tap of a finger will always be a sublime experience.