Tiny Monsters captures the Dragonvale spirit of addictive breeding-based gameplay. It doesn't have nearly as much long-term depth as its constantly updating 8-month-old counterpart, but it's still fun nonetheless.

With a tiny price tag and a neon glow practically built for parties, you'd be silly not to have Centrifeud sitting on the table when friends - or enemies - come knocking.

Is Lil' Kingdoms a lil' too much like Tiny Tower to avoid labels like "clone" and "copycat"? Sure. But here's the thing – even if you're going to toss those words around, there's no denying that it's a really great clone or copycat, and it does just enough new to set it apart. If you're a fan of Tiny Tower and looking for a second building to manage while you restock your sub shop, you'd be a village idiot to pass Lil' Kingdoms up.

The whole experience of Space Ops! was a little peculiar to me. As a huge fan of puzzlers and arcade titles, I spent every level trying to like it, even succeeding on the occasions where luck was on my side. Most of the time, however, the game felt caught in an identity crisis, with me sitting despondently in the middle suffering for it.

It's a welcome facelift to the farming experience that millions have come to love in recent years, with the main difference being that Farm Up lacks the social interactions, gifting, and bragging rights that makes games like FarmVille such a hit.

Kids will love it, especially if they haven't played a Diner Dash game yet. It's just unfortunate that Nickelodeon didn't expend a little more energy on making the game a true delight for the show's older audience. And I assure you – that audience totally exists.

Babel Running looks nice, plays smoothly, and is fun for a while, but it doesn't do very much to shake up the genre. It'd be a lie to say that it isn't fun, but the repetitive nature and lame bonus mode keep it feeling a little behind the times.

Unfortunately, the controls feel a little sloppy and imprecise at times, which isn't frequently an issue but can be frustrating when particularly small objects start falling toward your planet.

For social gaming fans who never quite "got" the Pokemon craze, Mighty Monsters is sure to give you a nostalgia you never even had; in no time its adorable visuals will have you replacing "Pikachu" with your own staple and raising it up diligently.

If you're the type of person for whom the types of games mentioned above are torture, Oh! Cube isn't for you. If you're a fan of puzzle titles, though, with even a little bit of interest in gridlocked brain-bending, give (puzzle) piece a chance.

Circus Atari is an uninspired game that attempts to coast by on a name that holds a decent level of recognition with gamers from the 80s. The potential was there for Atari to take a chance and experiment a bit, but instead we have a game that suffers from being similar to too many other games.

Witch Wars is one of those rare gems that manages to get everything right. It offers up a fresh, competitive take on a well-worn genre, while reimaining fast-paced, addictive, and perfect for quick bursts of on-the-go gaming.

The complexity added to the gameplay is a much-needed change for the genre as well; it feels fresh and unique in a crowded space on iOS.

A fine little offering, though not quite up there with the App Store's best. It requires a bit of patience and fine-tuning as you play, and some levels' challenge can become a bit grating after a while, but it's a unique and fun experience among the many iOS offerings.

Soctics League is the kind of game that's a blast to play a few times a day, especially when you have a friend or two playing as well.

The loading screens aside, though, Fashion Icon is a perfectly good Top Girl-style RPG to pick up if you aren't playing one already.

The problem with Zombie Swipeout is that it makes no attempt to do anything bold with the concept.

Mall Stars doesn't grant you a remarkably original gameplay experience. It's safe, and more than anything: it's easy to pick up and play, the graphics are colorful, and the big-headed character designs don't stray too far from the social/mobile gaming standard. That said, Mall Stars is pretty difficult to stop playing, even if you've spent a considerable chunk of your life as a retail slave. That's saying something.

As it stands it's a one-trick pony, and just doesn't entertain. Maybe some more time in development instead of rushing to piggyback onto the Euro tournament would've been a better choice.

At the current price of free, you've little reason to let Probe the Humans go unplayed. Unless, of course, you or someone you know has been abducted by aliens in the past. If that's the case, this entire review has been in bad taste, and I owe you an apology.

Duel of Fate isan essential download if you're looking for an introduction to battle cards or if you'd like a more streamlined version of battle cards you already love. And at the low price of free, there's really no reason not to start downloading it right now.

It has that subtly addictive quality that the company does so well, and it's likely to have many people who never play slots games downloading it soon just to check it out.

Crashing aside I did enjoy my time with Zombie Quest overall. My biggest takeaway though is that it's sort of a one and done type of app. Good for a few minutes of fun, but won't last on my home screen very long. Just no compelling reason to go back once you've played and gotten your fill.

I don't think there's anything in Soccer Superstars 2012 that will make a non-fan into a true believer, but as full-featured soccer sims you can carry in your pocket go, this is a really good one. Footie fans should definitely give it a kick, not a pass.

It's actually a very fun and addictive game, so long as you don't mind not having any idea of what's going on and just throwing things until something works.

If you like Rage of Bahamut but would prefer something with a kinder, gentler, perhaps more kid-friendly style (and you don't mind forking over a few bucks now and then, or lagging well behind those who do), then Monster Paradise is probably just what you're looking for.

It's not a game I'd recommend to everyone, but Quizboard is something I could see resonating with a lot of people. It's also free to play, meaning you've no excuse to avoid giving it a chance.

A game that I want to enjoy, but simply couldn't get into.