Joe Danger is an extremely polished and well-developed game, so I'm going to be nitpicky for a minute as I mention some cons. For as gorgeous as the graphics are in the game, there is a disappointing lack of variety in scenery, and a very anticlimactic final level.

Even though it doesn't set out to reinvent the wheel of physics-based racers, or serve as a visual departure from what the developers know best, Noble Nutlings is still a highly fun and highly quality title, and it shows that Boomlagoon have certainly set the bar high for themselves going forward.

The bottom line is that Catch the Ark is a pretty good game, at least on a fundamental level. However, the kind of grim undertones seem to make it slightly awkward in some ways. Whether you're fine with that is up to you, but if you are, you should find a pretty good experience here.

Pangolin should wind up with more fans than critics, though. Despite its frustrations, it's cute, it's unique, and swirling safely into the portal at the end of a level is oh-so satisfying. If you're into gravity puzzles and putting, pick up Pangolin. He's cuddlier than a golf ball any day of the week.

The game is full of those small touches that can easily go overlooked, but indicate true love on behalf of the developers: the golden crown that appears on your unicorn when all stars have been collected; the little speech bubble from the King when he's inside a fish cannon, saying "I'm in here!"; or the fact that one of the King's power-ups is an actual green sticky hand.

Fantasy Adventure is a fun, quality game. The little control quirks aren't anything new for games in the genre and never become so much of an issue that they ruin the experience, and there's more than enough content to keep folks busy for a while. It's a shame that it's kind of obnoxious to search for, though.

Run'n'Gun had the potential to be great: an action hybrid that combined layered shooting components with endless running gameplay. There are definitely a few moments of greatness here and there that seep through the cracks, like the more stylized environments later on in the game, and the base gunning feature itself. But while the intentions are there, poor mission designs, bland starting environments, and little offered in terms of rewards or affordable perks make this endless runner just another forgettable fifty-yard dash.

Introductory jostles aside, holding Repulze to the exact standards of WipEout or its ilk would be missing the point of its snack-sized packaging. Ultimately, games like this should serve as complements to their genre forerunners.

Full of nuance, depth, and innovation, this is easily the year's first must-play title. Fitting I suppose, that it also earns a hearty 100%.

A flawed but perfectly serviceable strategy game. It manages to downplay those flaws with the help of a colorful aesthetic and fun gameplay, but even so, they might be enough to deter you if you and your friends already have a real-time strategy favorite on your mobile devices.

Push the Box is also a dual victory: a cute, family-friendly game with interesting (albeit easy) and engaging puzzle design. A game worth playing, with piggies worth saving.

If you download it expecting to be contented instead of wowed, your head is probably in the right place.

Haypi Monster doesn't quite hold a candle to Nintendo's multi-sequel juggernaut but it's probably the closest thing we iOS users will have to satiate ourselves for a while. Personally, I'd consider that a good thing.

I still think it's borderline criminal to create a game featuring rarity classifications and not include a trading feature, but hopefully that shows up down the line. If not, it's still a fun distraction.

Wordament is so well-built that pointing out faults feels like nitpicking. You do need to be online to play, and more annoyingly, you're sometimes thrust into a match with a minute left on the clock, which pretty much dooms you to a low score. A lobby option would be a nice addition, but as it stands, Wordament is one of the App Store's must-have word games.

Lost Treasures of Infocom can't quite decide which audience it's going for: existing interactive fiction fans or new players. It tries a few ease-of-use tricks to help attract interactive fiction newbies, but it also includes legacy things like scans of feelies, something that might confuse anyone who didn't grow up with packaged versions of the games.

It's quirky, unusual and oddly addictive to quickly burn through hand after hand against AI opponents. And when that gets tired, the excellent asynchronous mode should ensure you're playing against friends well into the future.

RAD Soldiers still offers smooth tactical action for the wartime enthusiast, and the turn-based gameplay functions on a high level of strategy and fun. But the game's lack of inventiveness in level design fails to make the experience stand out from other tactical war games on the market.

What's more, some players might find the game runs choppily on any iOS device that's not equipped with up-to-the-second hardware. It runs well on the iPhone 5, but there have been complaints of choppiness on the iPad 2, and it won't run at all on any iPhone that's older than a 4S. None of this is very surprising, as Karateka is one fine-looking game thanks to its smooth animations and gorgeous backgrounds.

The gameplay is the thing here though, and it remains as addictive as before. Feel free to bump this review score up another half-star if you've never experienced reverse tower defense done right, and prepare to spend some of your free time fending off our would-be robot overlords even if you have.

Arguably the best version of the game to date. With subtle enhancements of the hugely overhauled DS version, Square Enix has provided fans a reason to own the game on yet another system, and newcomers a chance to experience one of the series' greatest entries in peak form.

Nemo's Reef is still a worthwhile download for fans of the movie, or for anyone who's enthusiastic about underwater life. Just don't expect anything as thrilling as weaving in and out of the jaws of a Great White.

The open world aspect of Ravensword: Shadowlands is one of its big selling points, and it is fun to explore some non-linear adventures on your iOS device.

It just needs to be a fun little puzzle game that's well worth the price of admission. And when looked at in that light, Pudding Monsters is downright delicious.

Despite its technical hiccups and the odd menu design, Last Knight is still a fantastic romp through a vibrant medieval kingdom, with eye-popping visuals, incredible challenges, and just all-around fun. If this is the future of endless runner games, then sign me up, because I'm on my way to buy a new pair of running shoes.

Many of Knights & Dragons' bits and pieces seem like familiar mechanics that probably wouldn't stand out in a free-to-play crowd, but it's the combination of all of them - plus a shift in gameplay focus - that makes such a difference. Despite my initial impressions this is very much a kingdom worth saving. Even worth fighting for.

Buddha Finger is incredibly addictive and fun, and even though it's a humble iOS game, it's probably one of my personal favourites of the year.

All the improvements and cool aspects of the more fringe elements don't matter if the core isn't any good, and that's where Power Rangers Legends falters.