If you're one of my fellow, bitter, retrogamers, Frogatto will be a breath of fresh air in a world filled with motion control, exercise games and war simulations. Despite the jumping mechanics that may test your patience, this game is a lengthy, polished platformer that serves up hours of nostalgic, amphibious fun.

If it weren't for the circus theme, we'd have a hard time telling this was a new game at all.

It's ambitious to say the least. But I think to a large extent the game's engine gets in its own way far too often. There were numerous times I saw characters get stuck or fall through the ground, or mission objectives simply not appear.

A high-quality title. If you're a huge Sega fan, it's a fun trip down memory lane through games you thought Sega forgot like Jet Grind Radio, Crazy Taxi and Space Channel 5. If that last sentence makes no sense to you, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a good but flawed racing experience.

A must-have for any puzzle fan, Continuity 2 is remarkably elegant in its simplicity.

It's got everything you'd want in a social game, a few twists, and some fun times that are easily enjoyed in short bursts or long stretches.

On one hand, it's got some really solid production values, increasingly frantic gameplay, and some really interesting RPG-like elements. That said, it's frustrating because it doesn't always feel like strategy is the focus, with button mashing being a more effective technique.

Combine all that with infectious classic gameplay and I'm sure you'll agree that 1-Bit Ninja is, well, brilliant.

Speaking of bragging rights: MumboJumbo has earned some for delivering a great rendition of its marble-matching hit, which marries the tried-and-true puzzle approach with great visuals and sharp touch-screen controls.

With over 200 nodes to battle through and 30 levels of player progression, Robotek HD packs a ton of game into a free base package.

By flying in the face of tradition and encouraging players to stay engaged for as long as they like, Tiny Tower has set a wonderful new standard for freemium games on the App Store. With great presentation, style, and gameplay, this is one tower you'll want to move in to.

As the first social game to come out of EA's 8lb Gorilla micro-studio, Ghost Harvest is at least off to a good start. It has its own unique style, and the setting isn't one that has been done to death.

A fun, goofy little puzzler that succeeds really nicely. Even the in-app purchases are easy to ignore if a player doesn't want to utilize them. It's a great game that casual puzzle fans will undoubtedly enjoy the heck out of.

Bringing absolutely nothing new, let alone anything of real value, Top Girl should be ignored for the terrible idea that it is. Dump her, and go for something with more substance – just about anything, really.

Feels like it should be much better than it is, thanks to the excellent production values and huge amount of content it contains. Unfortunately its flawed mechanics drag it down from greatness, leaving it firmly in the realm of mediocrity.

You'll likely play it frequently and often without thinking. Skipping Stone is the kind of game you play when you have five minutes to spare and need something to occupy your hands. Given its outrageously affordable price, this makes it a definite must buy.

It's incredibly simple, but it's addictive and fun and pretty much impossible to get tired of.

Zzed is a fantastic arcade/puzzle/action game that's really a blast to play. It's definitely worth the download, and shows some great creativity from another independent developer.

Rocket Bunnies is never dull, and never lets you lower your guard for a second – but by the same token, it never makes playing a painful process, either. The ability to strike such a balance shouldn't be underestimated, and Rocket Bunnies is a game most certainly worth having on rotation.

At the end of the day the control scheme is going to be a big divider for people. It doesn't really work the way you expect it to, and takes some time to get used to.

Battlepath Monsters' problem is that it just isn't deep enough.

In taking a classic concept and packing it to the brim with personality and playability, Spilt Milk Studios has developed an absolute winner through and through. If you've ever enjoyed Snake, TRON, or talking lines, make this one your next purchase.

Hanging with Friends is a pretty basic app, but it still manages to be fun and engaging.

For a game so brimming with potential, dream:scape couldn't have been less fun. Don't let the trailers and the screenshots fool you – this one has stinkeroo written all over it. You'd have more fun using your favourite iOS device as a paperweight.

The pedigree is there, and if you're as old as me, it'll poke the nostalgia node in your brain and remind you of playing in younger days.

Cute animals don't make for a fun game, and DinerTown Zoo is just far too basic to be all that enjoyable.

While an inaccurate title though, Pudding Panic delivers where it counts, which is in the fun department.

Fantastic Knight does a lot of things really well, but the two areas where it truly stands out are its user interface and its production values.

It's a rewarding and satisfying puzzle game whose cute look and increasingly hard solutions make it a good fit for casual and hardcore puzzle game fans alike.

The best way to describe Evil Dead is "almost, but not quite." It's cute and cheeky and so over-the-top that it's got a lot of charm going for it. Unfortunately, the gameplay needs to be tweaked a bit before it'll be really good. Still, it's entertaining in a mindless sort of way, and as a fan of the series, you could do definitely do worse.

While it may be a familiar experience, there's more than enough of a twist here to make Chop Chop Slicer a worthy addition to any Fruit Ninja fan's game library.

It's nearly perfectly implemented on iOS, and offers a compelling match-style puzzle game that manages to distance itself from other stalwarts to become well worth your while.

The full five-dollar Auditorium experience is well worth the money, and even the five level initial game is worth downloading. But it's hard not to feel bitter about getting a title piecemeal rather than a full, outright download.

FairyCubes is certainly a fun puzzle game, even if it might struggle to retain some players' interest. The rejection of 2-D is an underused, refreshing approach to the genre, however.

A success thanks to the fun and challenge it provides. Not only that, but the game features a ton of content to play through, too. So long as you can get past the setting and either swallow or ignore the cost for the instant hints, there's a lot here to love.

It's something that really gives you that feeling of a game that's been 30 years in the making.

For those of us who are old enough to remember the days of quarter-munching arcade classics, X-Men does a great job of scratching our itch for nostalgia.

A fun, fast-paced, challenging title. Anyone with a penchant for Stanley Cup viewing should definitely check it out. Even if you're not a sports fan, Icebreaker Hockey is worth a look for the different take on sports game it delivers.

Even if voluptuous-but-mutilated robotettes aren't your bag, d-capitatrix is a quirky puzzle game that promises sexy fun for all gamers.

With great one touch controls, unlockable endless modes, and more costumes than you can shake a stick at, Mighty Fin should keep gamers entertained for far longer than it has any right to.

It's another top-tier puzzle/action/arcade game with great personality, great gameplay and great challenge.

We definitely enjoyed what Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting had to offer – we just wish there were more of it. A dozen monsters was just enough to whet our appetites. Now we're hungry for the main course, and the cook is nowhere to be found. Good mechanics and a simple crafting system have laid a great foundation for Monster Hunter on the iPhone.

I wouldn't say Companions was a bad game – it's just a really frustrating one.

Sadly, however, Touchgrind BMX is a game that, though clearly designed for touchscreen controls, is simply too big for iPhone's boots. It's hard to escape the feeling that play is made up of a series of compromises, and for a game with such big ambitions, that's a trick no-one was looking to see pulled off.

Shadow Cities really manages to hit all of the right notes. It's a mobile MMO, yet it's casual enough for 60 second sessions. It's a location-based game, yet you can enjoy it from the comfort of your couch.

All said, without the needed variety for these types of games, and with less than ideal controls, expect Red Ball 3 simply isn't worth your time and money.

If you're looking for a fun, spicy puzzler with some serious kick, head to the App Store for Mexiball. The gameplay is simple but deep, with loads of replay value and variety. It's worth the trip south of the border.

Wizard Hex is a very solid game that provides a great amount of depth to it... once you learn it. I'm afraid the lack of instruction or guidance will only serve to scare people away before they've had a chance to see what's it's really about, and that would be a tremendous shame.

It's a short-lived experience, with little dimension to the gameplay. There's nothing inherently wrong with it, though. If you're into simple arcade diversions and like pushing for achievements, then do consider taking a crack at it. If you're looking for something a little more filling than brunch, let Eggs in Space fly past.

Clumsy Bob could be the start of something great. The character is charming and cute, and the control is right. If more is added to the package, Clumsy Bob would be one to watch. Right now, it's just a snack-sized experience. Maybe one day it'll be elephant-sized.

Ultimately, Grimm just doesn't deliver the quality in terms of gameplay that its visual style promises, making it just as odd a package as its premise might suggest, albeit for entirely different reasons.

But if you want to try out something truly bizarre and fun, there are minotaurs floating through space that could use your help.

Aside from some slight control issues and an annoying theme song, Burn The Rope has just about everything you could ask for when it comes to pick-up-and-play puzzle games. It's cute, simple to play, and full of plenty of challenging stages. And it's the only way to burn ants without looking like you're crazy.

There's nothing inherently wrong with MaXplosion, but it really didn't wow me that much.

Bug Heroes should be commended for its expert juggling act. In keeping intense action, strategy and RPG elements in the air simultaneously, developer Foursaken Media must have six arms of its own.

It may be a tough nut to crack, but it's filled with fun, laughs and solid gameplay.

It's not bad in any sense, just devoid of much in the way of originality

A fun middle-of-the-road free puzzler that will amuse you for about half an hour.

Odd applications of microtransactions aside, Treasure Arm is a great puzzle game, made all the better by its free price point. It's a fun new take on pocket puzzlers, and has enough depth to keep you going for a while. Just keep it away from your checkbook.

At the end of the day, Rainbow Pony isn't necessarily a bad game – it just suffers from a lack of originality (outside of the general "rainbow" theme) and gameplay features.

Sheeple Chase is, in the end, a bite-sized treat of a game. Don't go in with high expectations, but don't expect to be disappointed either. When you read "Hope you aren't afraid to do the quack'step!" don't say you weren't warned.

Empire Online isn't a bad game by any means. It's cute and charming, but it feels unfinished at times and doesn't feature enough unique content to stand out from the pack.

The basic premise of Rappin' Granny holds promise, but with only one song to play through, there's simply not enough content.

A game with much hidden depth.

"Cute" is the best word to describe Drake's Tower. It's got a bit of style, is enjoyable enough, and contains sufficient depth to keep players engaged for a little while. That said, this is also the sort of game with enough sameness that the moment someone stops playing it, it's doubtful that they'll give it a second thought.

Cave Bowling features original design, mechanics and challenges, something many iPhone games lack these days. For the price, it's a prehistoric good time on the go.

The game features challenging, inventive, and just plain fun gameplay that will test even the best of players. Besides, look into those little orange eyes: you can't say no to that, can you?

There's really nothing bad about iCannon: Hellfire. That said, there's nothing all that great, either. Its production values are solid, as are its controls, but the problem is that it never feels all that fun.

An incredibly robust package that should keep any tower defense fan busy for quite some time.

Fans of the original will be delighted to have more Tiki Towers at their disposal, but at the same time, there's not enough new here to really wow anyone.

Demolition Dash is an average game with an incredible presentation. We just wish they'd spent as much time working on knocking our socks off in the gameplay department as they did in the art studio.

Thanks to some super-challenging puzzles, unique presentation elements, and the tease of a possible prize for those who see all 60 levels through to the end, The Heist manages to take a number of old elements and turn them into something compelling.

The battle mechanics are different that other similar genre games I've played, and it's also nice to have to learn to adapt to a new system. It's just that there was this nagging feeling in the back of my head while playing that there are better options out there.

Overall, I'd have to say My Clinic is an above average social game. While not the most innovative game, I have come to appreciate a game that deviates from the general norm and tries something new.

No gimmicks here. Just addictive and intuitive gameplay. At a cost of zero dollars, A Monster Ate My Homework will likely leave you so impressed, you'll feel guilty for not paying more.

The game provides a genuine Dead Space experience while simultaneously raising the bar for triple A titles on the iPhone.

It's a broken, laughable mess of a "game" and should be avoided at all costs. The scariest thing about it is trying to finish it. And you'll probably stop caring long before that.

Full Fat Productions have made something special with Flick Golf, offering up a perfect pick-up-and-play experience that's easy to learn, difficult to master, wonderfully unique, and impossible to put down.

It's pretty simple, and there will be times when you have nothing to do besides sitting and waiting for a meal to finish cooking or for a zombie to resurrect. But it's all worth it when you get to serve people Hobo Delight. Whatever that might be.

I enjoy the Glow Artisan's main twist of having to combine and cross different colors. It was also the crux of the Tetris-inspired game Love Love, and I found it incredibly fun there as well.

Legendary Wars is an excellent addition to the defense genre because it manages to do so many thing so very well. It's not quite perfect, but it's a blast and will likely keep anyone who plays it addicted for quite a while.

Interactive books might not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you consider yourself a member of the literati and want to dive into a neat experience with a surprising amount of replayability, An Assassin in Orlandes kicks off the Gamebook Adventures series with a bang.

Bad Air Day is a fun little game, but there's just doesn't offer enough of a challenge to keep you coming back for more.

Devil May Cry 4: Refrain is trying too hard, while seemingly ignoring the device it's running on.

Paladog! is cute and charming, but it quickly wears out its welcome because if forces you to replay levels way too many times if you want to keep advancing.

Might not be the most original game, but it's a solid entry in the treasure hunting genre. The combat is fun, there's plenty to collect, and, besides, the game stars pirates who are also zombies. What's not to love?

Cardboard Castle isn't without its problems to be sure, and some of them are bigger than others. But I think the look and feel of the game make up for those issues for the most part. It's a short but enjoyable ride that's definitely worth the price.

A fun third-person action/RPG that isn't as original as it'd like players to think it is. It's got some kinks that need to be ironed out, but it's definitely something that most action RPG fans will like while it remains simple enough to appeal to genre newcomers.

Monty Python's Cow Tossing often feels more like a game of chance than it does a game in the traditional sense.

Reiner Knizia's Yoku-Gami is a true winner of a title.

Probably most importantly though, is that at the end of the day the game just isn't engaging.

While Centipede Ultra may offer an experience that's only a fraction of Atari's inexplicably defunct 2008 Centipede release for the iPhone, it's also a game that gives us little reason to complain.

Fruit Frenzy's biggest mistake is that, as a result of its stripped back style, it lacks any sort of spark or originality.

Puckerz! isn't exactly the deepest of games, but that's more of a strength than a weakness. It's a fun, fast-paced, and always seems to stay challenging enough to keep players enthralled. This is a perfect example of just how brilliant basic can be.

Achieving 3 star ratings and completing some of the later stages would be just about impossible for a younger audience, yet the mini-games are too few to really appeal to adults who are looking to get the best bang for their buck.

With 54 stages included in the app and the possibility of more to come, League of Evil offers a tremendous amount of value for its paltry 99 cent price of admission.

Disoriented! is well-made. It's also clever and, in several ways, charming. But it's not really fun. This is one of those titles that feels like it should be more enjoyable than it really is, but being technically flawless just isn't enough to give it a hearty recommendation.

Releases like The Bachelor are what give licensed games a bad name. It feels like what it is, a cash-in looking to take money from fans of the show, giving them nothing more than a lackluster experience in exchange. I'm not even a fan of the show, and I felt pretty jipped, if I were a big fan I think I'd be downright upset about it!