At its core, Joining Hands 2 is another round – well, 140+ rounds – of Joining Hands. It's endearingly cute, easy to play, and won't demand any more of your time and attention than you want to give it.

Rest assured, Call of Duty: Strike Team can actually hold its own, not only in the iOS gaming ecosystem, but in the world of handheld FPS titles as well.

It’s not that I disliked playing Get Me Outta Here. I actually think it’s a pretty satisfying pick-up-and-play action game. I like being able to decide what I may or may not what to trade-off in the name of an easier game, and when the game does what I tell it to do I’ve been able to have some enjoyable and impressive moments of action. I just really, REALLY wish the controls weren’t so moody.

The iOS version of Nuclear Outrun is loud, violent, and packed with nonstop action—all of which may actually be a turn-off if you’re a fan of the original game’s eerie minimalistic presentation. The steep price for in-app purchases certainly robs you of the sense of progress that’s granted in the original Nuclear Outrun, which is disappointing.

It’s certainly commendable that EA wants to give mobile gamers a “real” Madden game, but this still isn’t quite it.

Puzzle fans will surely be pleased with the challenging gameplay and the unique mechanics, so you have nothing lose in trying your hand at some mobile paper folding.

The action is fast, the controls are responsive, and there’s a huge amount of content to get through – especially considering the reasonable price-point. If you’ve already exhausted the Switch’s premium retro racers then Slipstream is well worth a runaround.

It’s not deep, but then again, most slimes only come up to your ankles when you step in them.

Rocket Cars is a middle-of-the-road racer, so to speak, and motoring down the road while performing simple swipe-based stunts is satisfying in its own right.

There’s not a lot of game to be had with DUNGEONy – once you beat the game once, you’ve seen everything it has to offer. But it works beautifully as a deconstruction of the roguelike genre, and is fun to play to boot.

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.

Simply put, it doesn’t match the sheer joy of the original Dots.

There are plenty of rewards for those who dive in, but I still think Pokémon TCG Online’s entry to the iPad could have been smoother.

Tank Battles is a reasonably fun arcade game and an interesting re-imagining of a classic. It’s also a virtually hassle-free multiplayer affair. It’s just too bad that the emphasis on premium currency makes it hard to stay invested. At least without actually investing.

Tiny Plane is yet another triumph for Chillingo, a simple, addictive game with enough complexity to keep people playing well into the future.

It’s still very much incomplete as a football game, but it’s better in nearly every area than its predecessor, and there’s something to be said for incremental improvement.

"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.

With a ton of variety in the levels and the devilish complexity offered, puzzle game fans should naturally be drawn to the Demolition Master 3D app like a moth to a flame. Word of caution to the more casual of you out there though – while blowing stuff up is always a good time, the game gets pretty hard and requires a skilled, patient hand to complete.

In the end, Headless is ultimately good, but nothing quite spectacular.

Boggle With Friends is a more seamlessly social take on an old classic with a few twists that will be either adored or reviled. If you’re a fan of social word games, this will probably be one you enjoy. If you’re looking for something fresh and different or need to be convinced of the merits of the genre, this is one you might want to pass on.

Overall, Star Wars: Puzzle Droids doesn’t offer anything radically innovative. But it does offer more than your typical match-3 – a cohesive and compelling narrative, smooth gameplay and a seemingly endless variety of challenges that revolve around common themes. If you’re a fan of Star Wars you’ve likely already downloaded it. If not, it’s still worth a try. You’ve only got your productivity to lose while there’s hours of fun to be gained.

It's hard to argue with the value proposition that Galaxy Express makes. With 120 levels at a budget price, some of them immensely challenging, this is a game that could keep you entertained for awhile. Just be prepared for the abuse that every mailman has to take – galactic or not.

In either mode, the game looks good, with attention to detail that shows in things like trees casting little shadows. It sounds even better, which is impressive for a small studio, though you may tire of the soundtrack after extended play sessions.

Overall, Fist of the North Star: Legends ReVIVE is well worth checking out for series fans, and it offers enough for fans of gacha games to check it out. You might even enjoy it if you’ve never played or dislike gacha games, as the combat system is very fun indeed.

Those who want to get in on something that could be really cool early on should pick up Light Apprentice now. Those who want something a bit more substantial? Maybe wait.

So while Dragon Season is certainly a beautiful endless flier with a refreshing seasonal angle and slick allocation of in-game missions, the lack of different obstacles and slow-pacing of adding upgrades to your arsenal can leave the overall experience feeling a little heavy in the wings before long.

Hotel Story is far from perfect, but it has a gentle atmosphere that’s appealing if you feel run down by the Hotel Dash games. Go on and stay for a brief visit. Don’t rip off the hair dryer, please.

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