While Cracking Sands looks like it has some promise, the fact is that - in our opinion, that is - it just wasn't very much fun to play. The bad outweighs the good, and the whole time, it was hard not to imagine ourselves instead playing other better examples of the genre.

The true downfall of Downfall: Clash of Factions is that even though all its separate parts work decently enough, the few bad decisions render the whole experience a little dull.

It's not likely to make converts out of non-fans but if you're into the CCG scene, this one is definitely worth a look.

As ports go, though, this is a very good one, and well worth the wait for iPad owners. It's hard not to get sucked into Mushroom Wars once you start playing, and you'll certainly never look at that portabella on your plate ever again without the urge to send it charging into battle.

Don't let the game's stinginess scare you away, however. Banana Kong is a great-looking endless runner with a fun soundtrack and addictive "one more time!" gameplay. It might make you go (wait for it … wait for it) ape.

Tennis in the Face is one to play, and then replay for a higher score, and then replay for a different higher score, and then replay to serve tennis balls at the 10tons crew in the final level, as payback for all the hours you're bound to lose to this ace.

Even if you're not the biggest fan of arcade-style fighting games, I would still recommend giving Blade Lords a try, as the lighthearted martial arts adventure is incredibly easy to get into, and has enough depth to it to keep all you sword-wielding wanderers coming back for more!

There are tons of enemies to take down, and they're all goofy and just a touch creepy. The game's events are fun to follow thanks to decent writing, and even Slimer makes an appearance without getting up in anyone's face with stupid antics. If you ain't afraid of no ghost, give Ghostbusters a try. Alternatively, you can just fire up your old NES Ghostbusters game. Horrifying!

The interface is a little clunky, the two-dimensional characters are sappy, and it takes a little while to get to The Good Stuff, but none of that's kept me from thoroughly enjoying Lies of Astaroth's spin on card battles.

Variety comes in the great mix of play styles (marathon, timed, etc.) and stages, each of whom bring new types of fruit with different entertaining abilities. All told, however, Rise of the Blobs is about the constant pursuit of that satisfying burst of fruit. Like Jell-O.

If you've got a short attention span, or you're down to the last gig of memory on your iPad, Kingdom Conquest II might come in handy with its multiple styles of play under one umbrella. Otherwise, you're better off just downloading the top single genre games and going with them.

With its bright visuals, extremely catchy soundtrack, and simple one-touch controls, Tin Man Can proudly displays itself as an exciting arcade game.

Even though it leaves a bit to be desired in the traditional video game sense, Wave Trip is still a wonderful testament to that magnificent thing we call music.

Heroes and Castles isn't visually stunning, and its controls might cost you more than one battle, but it's not a bad package when it's taken as a whole. Glory to the king and his butterfingered champions.

I didn't really enjoy playing Space Agency. But it would be unfair to mark down a game that is very clearly tailored to a specific audience, and will likely bring them several hours of absorbing pleasure, just because it didn't suit me.

Infestor is built on a good, solid foundation. Hopefully we'll see future updates that add new levels, more puzzle variety, and maybe some additional challenges and/or surprises. Don't be afraid to give it a whirl right now, though. Infestor is one pile of biohazardous lime Jell-O who's worth knowing.

Even though there are no technical flaws or performance issues with Coin a Phrase, it's very hard to justify a smooth-running game that packs in so little, and that's about as fun as its graphics are bland.

Final Fantasy: All the Bravest is a game that only longtime fans could love, and only because it's a sprite and music dump of past titles. At the same time, it's a slap in the face of those fans with its shameless in-app purchases.

Skip Zen Training. You're better off cleaning the scum off the bottom of a koi pond.

If you're a match-3 fanatic with an iPad and want to make your fingers tango all over the screen, consider 7 Elements a must play.

As best I can figure, the plot is a fairly paint-by-numbers deal centered on a Dark King and the Elemental Knights who could defeat him.

If you were to pit Temple Run, Temple Run Brave and Temple Run 2 against each other, Temple Run 2 would definitely come out on top – but the play-it-safe improvements don't really do enough to make Temple Run 2 stand out in a sea of games inspired by the original. If anything, the content we're seeing here would have made an admirable update to the original Temple Run. But as a standalone release? Temple Run 2 just doesn't do enough to distinguish itself from its predecessor.

A Little War is fun and offers up a surprising amount of simplistic strategy once things really get going. It's also pretty cute and the way the soldiers' and hero's appearances change as they get stronger is pretty awesome. It's just a shame that it pushes the whole "freemium" thing so hard, as it sometimes gets in the way of simply having fun.

Askaryl's Grimoire may keep younger readers enthralled - and on that note, I think it could be a great way to introduce technology-obsessed youngsters to the joys of actually sitting back and reading something - but I suspect that more seasoned veterans of the genre will find it lacking.

Steam Age is a pretty cool free-to-play game with a heavy emphasis on simulation and combat that works well - assuming players know what they're getting into when they start it up, of course. It's got some clever ideas as well as some slightly clunky ones, but they balance out in the end to make a game that could very well be enjoyed for quite a long time.

Take My Machete won't win any awards, but it's a decent hack 'n' slash romp that costs zero cents, and therefore is worth checking out whatever the case.

When Amazing Ants works, it works well, but these types of hang-ups can grate on one's nerves a little bit. Some can be surpassed, although it requires a certain level of patience with the game; whether you'll have that much patience with its inconsistencies and nuisances is another matter entirely.

The Blockheads is missing the real secret sauce that made Minecraft king of the current gaming zeitgeist: community.