The action admittedly feels somewhat hands-off, but War Tortoise is definitely still a challenge.

At its core, Pang Adventures is a grand arcade flashback from a great time in gaming’s history. Until we get that hoped-for control fix, however, this adaptation of Pang remains an awkward collision of the past and the present.

What LOUD on Planet X offers in imaginative thinking, it doesn’t quite follow through in its execution. It’s fun, but that fun is limited. Though if you’re a big fan of one of the bands featured, you’re sure to enjoy it more than most.

It’s a terrific adventure that you get to make for yourself, and it’s packed beyond reason with personality, charm, and horrifying monstrosities. Even if you’re not keen on the lack of on-screen action I’d still recommend giving it a look.

It’s a shame that the graphics and management portion of the game are so rough around the edges, because as I said earlier - playing the naval warfare, which us Tropical Wars’ main draw, is quite enjoyable.

Everything about Fearful Tales: Hansel and Gretel is just fantastic.

Spellspire has great graphics, charming characters, and a smart game mechanic that focuses on quick spelling but adds some casual RPG fun for those who like a little strategy with their wordplay.

Warbits is one heck of a strategy game, though it has a couple of issues.

Chameleon Run has more depth than it has any right to offer, and you’ll soon be itching to nail all the objectives along the way.

The Endless Mode is fun, but on its own it can only carry the game so far.

Really, it’s all pretty shallow, but as an appetiser before a main course of a meatier feast, it works quite effectively. Even if you’ve seen it all before with a different skin.

It certainly doesn’t hold a candle to the console games, but it carries itself surprisingly well as a handheld side story.

In its own little way, PKTBALL is something special.

While Tap Sports Baseball 2016 is reasonably fun, it’s hard to feel committed to it without paying up to get ahead.

Crossy Maze is a good example of how bad controls can bring down a game full of decent ideas.

With more than 100 characters from nine different properties in the game at launch and a seemingly endless array of possibilities for what could be added in future updates, it’s hard to fathom that Disney Crossy Road could be anything but a smashing success.

League of War: Mercenaries could have been a great game of strategy built around deploying friendly units to counter those that the enemy deployed, but due to an overly complicated system and (in my case) and overly powerful unit, that experience was bland at best.

In fact, it’s one of the more satisfying Match-3 games currently out there, with its variety of different game types ensuring you won’t get bored too soon.

Still, as with the earlier releases it shows plenty of reverence for the movies, and is easily the best mobile LEGO game I’ve played to date. I think those who’ve yet to play any version before will definitely find a lot to like (or even love) here.

Check out Flail Rider for a game with great value, great design, great concept, great fun, and great flail.

While not quite the revelation that its predecessor was when it landed on Facebook four years ago, Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2 is a worthy heir to its legacy; one that takes a solid foundation of both gameplay and story elements and wraps them in sleeker presentation.

It’s a nice follow-up to a pretty interesting story, and I’m curious to see where it all goes from here.

Hammer Bomb is pretty darn fun, all things considered. It’s simple, sure, but it also has some nuance to it – and you always feel like you’re getting somewhere. PAC-MAN would never survive a maze quite like this.

If you skipped the previous game in the series but enjoy baseball sims, MLB Manager 2016 should be considered a must buy.

If you’re not a fan of these types of games, Doomsday Clicker won’t change your mind. But if you like the never-ending grind for more and more cash – or if you’ve never played anything like this before – then I’d say it’s certainly worth checking out.

King Rabbit is very much like Furdemption, which should immediately tell you whether or not you’ll find it a worthy play. If you liked Furdemption, King Rabbit is a must-play.

Ultimately, Super Arc Light delivers on its promise of a “relentless retro shoot-em-up” and fans of the genre will not be disappointed.

The Round Mound of Rebound was right: Basketball doesn’t have to be complicated, and this is one game that proves it.

Even if you’re not necessarily a Yo-Kai Watch fan, Wibble Wobble is a puzzle game worth checking out. And if you are a fan, I think it’s going to keep you busy. At least, so long as you know to expect a matching puzzler and not a ghost-hunting RPG.

Beyond the combat though, Total War Battles: Kingdom is a little too familiar for me to give it a hearty recommendation.

If you could do more with your cats, the items they bring you, and the room you all occupy, it’d be a good time. For now, there’s a lot of “look, but don’t touch” going on in the title — though when you think about it, that’s what cats are all about, anyway.

Hammerwatch Coliseum does have potential, but “potential” is about all that’s going for it right now.

If you’re looking for an exciting strategy title on four wheels, Winterstate won’t let you down.

I understand the value of game clones that might improve upon or even just contribute to a genre, but sadly, Tesla Tubes just doesn’t live up to its innovative namesake. If you want easy tasks to occupy some time, this game will do the job.

Chesster feels quite awkward and rarely natural. Moving the pieces involves dragging them around, rather than simply swapping, and it’s surprising how such a small tweak can instantly make a game feel more cumbersome.

Dragon Land is a lot of fun, but simultaneously sums up many of the issues with free-to-play.

But despite Timenauts being colorful, character-rich, and at times funny, it’s bland as far as gameplay.

Legacy Quest would have greatly benefited from a unique mechanic that could have been used to set itself apart from other generic dungeon crawlers, but instead, its one trick is just a fancy way of giving the player another opportunity to spend money on the game. Combine that with the clunky menus and all-too familiar gameplay, and dungeon crawling gamers have no shortage of better options on mobile.

With so many uninspired clones and copycats on the App Store, Telepaint is a puzzler that stands apart from the pack in quality.

Figuring out the basics and watching your Tsuro knowledge blossom as you make new connections and figure additional mechanics out is still quite fun, and this is a very well-made title that holds your hand when you need it to and backs off to let you learn on your own.

Able Black still tells a good story, albeit a short one. If you’re into tales about robots with identity issues (and who happen to like Nintendo), Able Black is worth rifling through.

If you’ve never played Retro City Rampage (DX or otherwise), this is as good a place as any to start. Heck, if you already have it on a computer or console it’s not a bad get either, since you’ll be able to enjoy all the goofy anarchy on the go.

DIRAC offers a great presentation, looking really quite stylish for a game that’s solely about joining the dots, but I can’t see it maintaining your attention for long.

As a whole, I don’t think Dungeon Monsters RPG is terrible. It’s a cookie-cutter mobile RPG experience. The developers mostly played it safe, and the one really unique thing the game brought to the table (the torch mechanic) ended up hurting the experience.

As a game, Lost Tracks is pretty, but too simple (and short) to get much enjoyment out of. As a means of telling a brief but meaningful story about a shy boy trying to work up the courage to talk to a girl he likes, it succeeds.

Lost Socks: Naughty Brothers isn’t a perfect game, but it offers a good deal of solid content for its asking price.

In the end, Train Conductor World: European Railway is a colorful and interesting riff on time management sims with plenty to offer.

To say Love You To Bits is a charming game is an understatement. This is a game with a Pixar-like touch. It’s a special game that I certainly will not forget anytime soon.

Clash Royale is one of those rare games that not only gets everything right, but does so while trailblazing a new formula for mobile games.

While the games are fun and engaging, after you’ve completed the first area a good 5 times because you accidentally close the app out of habit, it ceases to be fun or cute.

Faily Brakes seems like it ought to be a joyride, but it’s more like taking an awkward stop-and-go trip with your grandmother. It’s not beyond saving, though, and its premise is sound.

Without the dense rules and minute details that these sorts of strategy games usually employ, Super Tribes leaves the door open for players new to the genre to come in and see what the game is all about, hopefully leaving as a fan.

Slashy Souls would be a fun game if it weren’t riddled with so many (honestly amateurish) bugs and design flaws.

Like any good puzzle game, I Keep Having This Dream pushes you to do better with each level you build.

It’s not a game we really needed, and not a game that further expands the universe by offering a mobile option.

It’s interesting how such a tiny gameplay tweak can make or break such a simple game, but here we are. Slide the Shakes’ perfect timing makes it a great title to go back to repeatedly, even if you’re only playing in short spurts.

With two more episodes to go, I’m hopeful that Telltale will be able to iron out the technical issues, and that the following two episodes come with a healthy dose of character development.

Embracing the subject matter, as well as maintaining a fast paced take on matching different colors, means you’ll find yourself frequently itching for just one more go.

It’s satisfying to watch as your skills steadily improve, and its speedy nature means you’re sure to come back for more anytime you’ve got a few minutes spare. Even if it’s just to watch your crash test dummy character fly out of the car, as you hurtle into a barrier for the 100th time.

As is, it’s decent. Unfortunately I’m not sure “decent” is enough, considering the competition.

It’s clear that Overclock FPS wants to be a much more engaging and influential multiplayer shooter, but its dull delivery, plodding difficulty, and lack of real options as well as the various issues with the game keep it from being one.

At its best, Medal Masters is an exciting little RPG to play that’s filled with collectibly cute characters. At its not so best, it’s an all-too-familiar RPG experience that gives me little reason outside of the battles to keep playing.

As far as its mechanics are concerned, it’s more of the same: More hunting for opportunities, more tapping to perform energy-sucking “tasks,” more shopping for clothes - the coolest of which cost enormous sums of cash.

Tomb of the Mask is a game of precision and quick thinking. It’s frantic, and yet remains wildly accessible.

If you’re a fan of the game, a fan of the series who’s been wanting to try this particular entry, or an RPG fan in general, definitely consider giving it a try.

Space Grunts isn’t the most original roguelike game in town, but it offers a decent challenge while remaining friendly for newcomers.

It’s bright, fun, and cartoony but at best it’s a quick and dirty beat-’em-up that still wants you to gravitate toward ads and spotty controls.

Kung Fu Panda Battle of Destiny is a quick and easy card game that anyone can get into.

All is Lost is something of a surprise coming from Foursaken (they’re mostly known for their action/RPG style games), but it’s definitely a welcome one. If you enjoy runners, you should absolutely give it a look.

If it seems like I’m being too negative about Splash Cars’ monetization, it’s only because I’ve been having so much fun with it. I think it’s well worth playing, but I also think the in-app purchase stuff could definitely use some work.

Don’t expect a deep, meaty gameplay experience — but if a fun story and great atmosphere are most important to you, aim your assembling finger at the App Store or Google Play and dive in.

It’s a fun time waster, a distraction that fits into your daily routine pretty well.

In a world where puzzlers are content to remain cut from the same cloth, twofold inc. breaks the mold, and you’ll definitely be thankful for it.

It’s kind of like a “safe” high-end mobile puzzle game, which isn’t a bad thing. It’s just not the greatest thing, either.

Ultimately though, Infinite Skater is still a little on the shallow side. At its heart, it’s always no more than a fairly typical endless runner, having you avoid the usual bunch of obstacles in the customary way.

It’s a shame that Pirate Power doesn’t have better pacing. The characters are funny and well designed and written, the upgrade and ship building is attractive, and the good overall aesthetic kept me grinding even when it became a chore.

Monster Rolling could benefit from some fine-tuning, but it’s still an amiable game in its current form. If you love tooling around with digital slot machines, you may as well raise some monsters while you do so.

Circa Infinity will certainly frustrate you but never so much that you quit.

You’re the one with the power to influence the people to rise up in The Westport Independent, or trick them into following along – and neither result will be pretty or make you feel particularly good. But despite the short playtime and lack of variety, it’s something worth feeling either way.

Anyone looking for a challenging mobile game will certainly get their money’s worth.

Still, for those who can enjoy the aesthetic of a game more than the gameplay, Lost in Harmony is a great purchase and a fun way to spend a few hours.

Sky Chasers is a game that’s as challenging as it is beautiful.

With combat that places a high-emphasis on battle formations and rapid-fire decision making, players are going to find Wonder Tactics to be a surprisingly captivating experience.

It’s difficult, but never frustrating.

Lords of Discord won’t wow you with its originality nor its fairly dated user interface, but it is fun enough to play from time to time.

A lot of love went into Venture Kid. The effort is obvious with the game’s graphics and sound, but as far as gameplay’s concerned, it still needs a few lessons from the Boy in Blue.

If you’ve played Game of Thrones Ascent, you know Disruptor Beam is going to get to the bottom of all of the glitches, shine up the gameplay and create some great social elements. I just wish they did all of that first, since I’m reviewing the game as it exists right now.

All together, Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories succeeds more than it stumbles.

If you’re in the market for a game to give to your kids who are just getting into gaming, or if you enjoy very basic platforming games, Momoka is a fine choice. But veteran gamers that are looking for something that will put their skills to the test will want to keep on looking.

This is a palate cleanser of a game, and if treated as such, not such a bad one at that.

It’s a shame that Punch Club isn’t more hands-on in combat, but for the most part, it’s a pretty compelling concept.

Overall, the endless levels, the engaging challenges, and the adorable aesthetic all make Little Broken Robots worth the free download for any puzzle fan.

Luckily, even though Jetpack Fighter suffers from an energy crisis, the gameplay experience is good enough to warrant a strong recommendation.

Gnomium is not a bad word game if you’re willing to sit down and spend time with it. In fact, word game veterans may get some satisfaction out of doing exactly that.

It strikes a nice balance between making references to the show and being a somewhat simplified “Gotta Cath ‘Em All!” homage.

Traffic Rider is an exciting racing game that while the adrenaline rushes to be had early on fade over time, the game still offers plenty of things for players to work towards, without limiting their ability to obtain those items in any obstinate way.

Pixel Starships has its problems, but I’ve honestly been having quite a bit of fun playing it.

Gods of Olympus is an easy recommendation for fans of base-building games looking for something a little different.