With the developers having got carried away, adding element after element without checking to see if they actually gel, Sticky's sorry legacy is to serve as a lesson for all those that follow: however decent your idea, it'll count for nothing if it's played out in a less than suitable setting.

As far as fast-paced, death-at-every-corner survival games go, The Blocks Cometh easily ranks up there with the best of the best. It's tough as nails, but if you're even tougher this is a challenge you'll absolutely want to face.

Is Wharr: The Colossus Age bad? No, but it's far from good, and it's frustrating when it should be fun.. If gamers skip this, they won't be missing anything.

Overall, JellyCar 3 is a very fun iPhone game that just about anyone could enjoy. Although it is missing a few features that seem like no-brainers at this point in the series, JellyCar 3 manages to deliver more of what fans love about the franchise.

Poker with Bob is a competent game, but I was bored after about 40 minutes and absolutely done about 40 minutes after that. If you're a fan of poker, there are better mobile options out there.

Visually, Starfront is pretty stunning.

I was so pleased to find that the core experience of the game is still there, big heads and all.

A great iPhone game with plenty to offer most mobile gamers. Despite a few setbacks in variety, the game still manages to be plenty of fun in short bursts, which is just about all I could ask of an iPhone game.

While it lasts, Ink Ball is a fun physics puzzler. Its simple beauty carries the solid level design very well. The open-ended solutions will keep you going. There just needs to be a reason to come back. A gem while it lasts.

It's the kind of game that doesn't punish you for failing, and leaves you with a great feeling of accomplishment when beating levels, especially the harder ones. A fun treat.

It's gorgeous, controls well and offers a good solid challenge. I've played a lot of games that I'd consider a tempest in a teapot, but Storm in a Teacup isn't one of them. This one is a big deal.

When I played Chaos Rings on the iPhone, the visuals seemed razor sharp. On the iPad, it looks like the game's environments were simply enlarged from lower resolutions, hence the fuzziness.

This is truly a must-have game for the iPhone.

I was amazed at how quickly I was sucked into the Shadow Era world.

Like the best shoot-em-ups, play here is about fine margins and non-stop action, and once the onslaught begins, it's especially hard to stop the beat running away with you.

The only other thing with Food Processing is there should be more of it. It's not the most original title in the App Store, but it sure is well-made, and most importantly, fun.

Can Knockdown 2 is the next best thing from hitting the midway at your local fair. It may not have cotton candy, but it's still plenty of fun.

The variety of the missions is nice, and the visuals really suit the game well. It's no landmark or memorable title, but to kill a few hours one could certainly do much much worse than this little Nordic getaway.

Hunters: Episode One is a good title that's on the verge of being absolutely great. Aside from needing some bugs fixed, the game could also use some story missions to provide a solid narrative that players can get behind.

A deceptively simple game that can be enjoyed endlessly, yet it's smartly designed to be consumed in only the smallest of doses.

As a game that favors timing, patience, and well-placed attention over button-mashing controls and bull-headed behaviour, Fight Night Champion manages to deliver a knockout performance for gamers who'd rather polish their skills than throw fireballs and do crazy spin-kicks through the air.

This lack of interactivity and interesting things to do really hurts Hot Springs Story.

If there's a downside to the game, it's that it really isn't built with everyone in mind. It's super strange, and if you're not into it the weird effects and sounds will really just make you hate it even more.

Battle of Gundabad may be a deck building game, but with only AI to play against and a confusing layout to contend with, I don't think it'll convert anyone to thgenre. File this one under "missed opportunity."

The great combat mechanic is largely overshadowed by repetitive play and the lack of any real incentive to push forward.

The worst sin that the game commits, though, is that it quickly turns into a boring experience. It's not bad, but it's a great example of the word "meh" in action.

While it lasts, though, Egg Vs. Chicken is a blast to play. More importantly, it's wonderful to see developers starting to stretch their legs and mixing up gameplay in new and imaginative ways. You knew this pun was coming: Get cracking on Egg Vs. Chicken today.

Tap Bistro isn't precisely a bad game, it just doesn't offer any compelling reason to play it over the glut of similarly-themed games.

A terrible game. In fact, it's one of the worst games I've ever had to play.

Going from endless gameplay to structured levels is a big change for the Doodle Jump series, but it's one that pays off.

If you've ever found the slightest bit of satisfaction in matching up like colors, consider Liqua Pop a must buy.

The slow start and the repetition in the levels ultimately just left me feeling "eh." It's one of those titles that left me feeling totally ambivalent about it, with no strong feelings to either tell people to avoid or buy the game.

Fans of Ninjump and Ninjatown will absolutely want to make Mechanic Panic their next buy. It may be built on the same foundations as these popular vertical jumpers, but it brings enough new to the table to be well worth the purchase for any fan of the genre.

In fact, other than the so-so synthesizer soundtrack and lack of additional content once you've completed the Puzzle Mode, Collision Effect is a really compelling game.

It's kind of surprising how good the game actually looks.

If it wasn't for the lack of local multiplayer, Ticket to Ride would easily take the crown of best iOS board game from Carcassonne. Without it though, Ticket to Ride drops from brilliantly perfect to only damned-near brilliantly perfect.

Despite a little retreading, Rat on a Skateboard is a really addictive, fun arcade title. You have no excuse to pass it up. Rat on a Skateboard will reside on your iPhone until you upgrade to the next model, and maybe even after that.

It's a simple diversion, but like most PopCap offerings, it's one that can be hard to put down. There's nothing really spell-binding or new here (after all, we're talking about a port of a 8 year old Flash game), but Candy Train proves to be a pretty great little distraction for those with quick fingers and a few minutes to kill.

Thor: Sons of Asgard isn't engaging, but it isn't a bad game, per se.

The end result is a puzzler that rivals any when it comes to pure difficulty, but by the same token, lacks the grace required to carry its audience through the various highs and lows contained within.

It's a great feat of iOS programming, and a showcase of how to do an iOS game right. Watch for this one in a few top ten lists at the end of the year. A must have by any standard.

The nonogram puzzle system isn't for everyone, and with a lack of extra features or in-game help, it's unlikely that this will satisfy the curiosity of the beginner before they simply quit from frustration.

Charging for apps or making it free with an in-app purchases are both viable options for turning a profit, but combining these two is ambitious at best and insulting at worst. Either way it's a bad deal for the consumer. Whether or not it's a deal breaker is up to you. Shame too, because without this stupid blunder I'd have nothing but great things to say about Chromanoids.

It's got a certain limited appeal for fans of the franchise, but it isn't really good enough to be considered a lot of fun on its own merits. Players could certainly do worse than this, but they could also do a lot better.

Catch the Candy often fails to hit the mark even when it comes to the most basic elements of level design, and the game as a whole feels like a something of a rush job – a concept that was far too plain to begin with, shackled by a series of equally tepid stages that do nothing to paper over its already sizeable cracks.

It's not perfect, and when compared to those other games I mentioned earlier in the review, it simply can't compete on that level. But as a short distraction with no pressure of long lasting appeal Glo Flo can certainly fit the bill.

A fun, fast-paced platformer that deserves some extra attention because its gyroscopic controls work so well. In order to master the game, players are required to replay several of the levels until they're finally able to nail them flawlessly; thankfully, iStunt 2 is fun enough that the constant replay is an enjoyable scenario.

There's a deep level of variety there in unit types to fight with, and the puzzle element makes it easy to just pick up and play a fast level or two.

The only real complaint to be had here is with the lack of originality in the visuals.

For the most part it's a well-made shooter with a high-quality campaign, but players might want to forego playing online until the development team irons some of the kinks out.

Everything you loved about their previous effort is back, and the tables are even better than before. If you're a fan of video game pinball, it's time to soldier up; looks like you're going to war.

Minor quibbles aside, Gunner Galaxies is still a solid shooter and an addictive spin on the Asteroids forumla. It can get repetitive in large doses, but for pick-and-play action it's just about perfect. It's a wonder the game is free.

Like any tasty drink though, the more you consume, the quicker you'll tire of it.

As popular as the series is, some evolution needs to happen if it wants to have the long term staying power of a Mario or a Pac-Man. In Rio, we're starting to see the first glimmer of that evolution.

While it's not terribly original, Fantastic Fish does what it does better than almost any other oceanic social game to date. Users of the most recent Apple hardware will probably deal with the loading much better than, say, 3GS users. But almost everyone will find something fun and worthwhile in Fantastic Fish. Definitely one worth reeling in.

Manages to offer up a fairly unique and fast-paced matching puzzler that, while fun, probably won't hold your attention for long.

Little more than a re-imagining of TeamLava's Restaurant Story in a new setting – but sometimes a fresh setting is all you need.

Combines the fun of line-drawing games with the impish thrill of cow tipping. Good, clean, crazy, cattle-themed fun, this is a solid title that will appeal to fans of the genre, and anybody looking for a game that's as polished as it is goofy.

Until Siege Hero finds a way to give it a real distinctiveness, there's not enough here to help it stand out in the crowd. That's too bad, too, because it really should.

If you're looking for a great board game to play with the kids, or even just a simple pass'n'play game to keep your co-workers entertained at lunch, Hey, That's My Fish! HD is well worth the price of admission.

A really fun, challenging game that appeals to the kid in all of us.

As short as it is though, Pulse is an absolute treat for the ears.

A great casual game on the iPhone. It's easy to learn and fun to play, not to mention the fact that it's genuinely adorable. Fans of casual puzzle games will love it, as will just about anybody else.

A ho-hum platformer with a brilliant photo-based level creation tool.

There's so much to do in the game and, more importantly, those things are all fun. Plus, you can finally take out your anger on that darn McDonal...opps, we mean McJoint.

Deckmake Fantasy does well on so many levels that it's a real shame that the localization issues are constantly being thrown front and center. If you can look past that, then you'll have very little to complain about while playing. I'd call it a bummer, but it's by no means a dealbreaker.

Aimed squarely at people with a taste for the vulgar, sort of a latter-day Leisure Suit Larry without the soft heart and charm that made Larry such an endearing character.

An absolutely adorable, albeit frustrating physics-based game for the mobile platform.

Tap the Frog is one of those games where it feels like there's something missing, but it's hard to figure out what that is. It's not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but its appeal doesn't really last for more than about ten minutes at a time.

Moment for moment, this is simply World of Warcraft with a different world to explore, perfectly optimized for the touch screen, and a few elements left on the cutting room floor. As a Warcraft fan, I can honestly say that this lack of originality is more than appreciated. If you're going to steal, steal from the best.

Delightful, mainly because it keeps on doing what made the previous games great. It's goofy, fun, and more than a little ridiculous.

For those who don't mind a little bit of morbid fun, Unpleasant Horse is anything but unpleasant.

Compared to its prequels, Zenonia 3 doesn't exactly feel like a step forward. Instead, it feels like the same gameplay dressed in a new story. That's not a bad thing, but it means that things don't feel nearly as innovative and fun as they once did.

If you're looking for a charming little cannon-style distance game, Chop Chop Kicker delivers more than enough fun to justify the purchase – just don't expect much of a carrot on a stick when it comes to unlockables.

It lacks the immediate pull of a great puzzle game, but if you enjoy them, Halcyon is not to be missed. It's nice to see a simple, clean title appear as a good palette cleanser to some of the more complex games out these days.

Clue: Secrets & Spies has a reasonable amount of stuff going for it, but it's inconsistent in the final execution. It's not bad, but it isn't as fun as it should be, and it stops being interesting if it's played for more than a few episodes in one sitting.

Small World is the near perfect example of how board games can be a compelling experience on the iPad.

For the most part, Cannibal Bunnies is delightful. As the game progresses, things stay challenging and fast-paced enough to keep the players entertained. It's strange and weird and adorably twisted, and there's no way fans of puzzle games like Lemmings won't enjoy it to death.

Easily the best game that SquareEnix has released for the App Store. If you're a huge Final Fantasy fan, or if you just happen to love old-school RPGs, then it's easily worth price of admission.

It's hard to know which audience Glu is really going after. If it's the Mafia Wars crowd, Contract Killer deserves a big check in the win column. If it's action gamers who haven't really embraced freemium gaming yet, Contract Killer doesn't quite go far enough to hold their interest for long.

In terms of core gameplay, Great Little War Game is a delightful, challenging title. Unfortunately, the production values are a bit uneven and drag the rest of the game down. Still, it's a lot of fun, and strategy fans should enjoy it.

While not perfect, the game offers a lot to get excited about. Excellent visuals and voice work, and a wonderfully fun story to play through make City of Secrets well worth your time.

The music takes what it already a really good game and helps make it great.

As long as you don't mind the snack-sized portion, Gobtron is a really fun and funny game as long as you have the stomach for it. He may not be a beast of legend, but Gobtron has enough charm and charisma to turn into something more.

Turning up somewhat late to the party can't sap Drop the Chicken of the talent that's clearly been employed in its level design, but it will leave the coop it's housed in feeling a little too familiar for many.

Geo Hunters takes some time to get used to, but it's not really worth the effort. There's so little variety to the gameplay, and the combat grows tiresome very quickly.

Driving feels good, combat is crazy fun and the upgrade system is borderline addictive. It's true I wish there were more tracks, but hopefully that's a problem that will be remedied soon. But as it stands it's one of the best racing games we've seen on the App Store yet.

While we're not entirely sure why they're doing it, it's wonderfully refreshing that Glu seems committed to reinventing Mafia Wars- style gameplay by making it more interactive.

SimplePhysics does what it ultimately set out to do, which is to make a physcis simulator that works and is easy to design for.

Though it reminds me strangely of games like Angry Birds, Land-A-Panda is definitely still well worth investigating in its own right. If nothing else, the birds have had their fun; it's time for another species to dominate the skies instead.

Sadly, however, I found the controls somewhat lackluster compared to everything else in the package.

Where Fashion Story succeeds is in making a social game truly accessible is in terms of keeping the interface clean and the goals straightforward.

PAC'N-JUMP may be just another Doodle Jump clone, but it's a good Doodle Jump clone. With a little bit of variety and some fun retro flavor, PAC'N-JUMP offers a terrific alternative to The Doodler that any Pac-Maniac should enjoy.

It's really below average to average at best. But when placed up against other similar titles it just gets the pants beat off it. I can't in good conscience give you any reason to own this game, especially with such better options on the market.

It's true these old games have a limited appeal, but simply slapping them on the latest devices does them nothing but a disservice. It's a shame.

Annoying Orange Kitchen Carnage may be a bit of a cash-in while the YouTube show is still hot, it's at least a cash-in that gamers can have a lot of fun with.

Remarkable in its utter unremarkability.

Those with greater patience might find it rewarding towards the end, but the blood-thirsty like me will find it disappointing that Barry won't splatter when dropped from great heights.