If you're one of my fellow, bitter, retrogamers, Frogatto will be a breath of fresh air in a world filled with motion control, exercise games and war simulations. Despite the jumping mechanics that may test your patience, this game is a lengthy, polished platformer that serves up hours of nostalgic, amphibious fun.

If it weren't for the circus theme, we'd have a hard time telling this was a new game at all.

It's ambitious to say the least. But I think to a large extent the game's engine gets in its own way far too often. There were numerous times I saw characters get stuck or fall through the ground, or mission objectives simply not appear.

A high-quality title. If you're a huge Sega fan, it's a fun trip down memory lane through games you thought Sega forgot like Jet Grind Radio, Crazy Taxi and Space Channel 5. If that last sentence makes no sense to you, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a good but flawed racing experience.

A must-have for any puzzle fan, Continuity 2 is remarkably elegant in its simplicity.

It's got everything you'd want in a social game, a few twists, and some fun times that are easily enjoyed in short bursts or long stretches.

On one hand, it's got some really solid production values, increasingly frantic gameplay, and some really interesting RPG-like elements. That said, it's frustrating because it doesn't always feel like strategy is the focus, with button mashing being a more effective technique.

Combine all that with infectious classic gameplay and I'm sure you'll agree that 1-Bit Ninja is, well, brilliant.

Speaking of bragging rights: MumboJumbo has earned some for delivering a great rendition of its marble-matching hit, which marries the tried-and-true puzzle approach with great visuals and sharp touch-screen controls.

With over 200 nodes to battle through and 30 levels of player progression, Robotek HD packs a ton of game into a free base package.

By flying in the face of tradition and encouraging players to stay engaged for as long as they like, Tiny Tower has set a wonderful new standard for freemium games on the App Store. With great presentation, style, and gameplay, this is one tower you'll want to move in to.

As the first social game to come out of EA's 8lb Gorilla micro-studio, Ghost Harvest is at least off to a good start. It has its own unique style, and the setting isn't one that has been done to death.

A fun, goofy little puzzler that succeeds really nicely. Even the in-app purchases are easy to ignore if a player doesn't want to utilize them. It's a great game that casual puzzle fans will undoubtedly enjoy the heck out of.

Bringing absolutely nothing new, let alone anything of real value, Top Girl should be ignored for the terrible idea that it is. Dump her, and go for something with more substance – just about anything, really.

Feels like it should be much better than it is, thanks to the excellent production values and huge amount of content it contains. Unfortunately its flawed mechanics drag it down from greatness, leaving it firmly in the realm of mediocrity.

You'll likely play it frequently and often without thinking. Skipping Stone is the kind of game you play when you have five minutes to spare and need something to occupy your hands. Given its outrageously affordable price, this makes it a definite must buy.

It's incredibly simple, but it's addictive and fun and pretty much impossible to get tired of.

Zzed is a fantastic arcade/puzzle/action game that's really a blast to play. It's definitely worth the download, and shows some great creativity from another independent developer.

Rocket Bunnies is never dull, and never lets you lower your guard for a second – but by the same token, it never makes playing a painful process, either. The ability to strike such a balance shouldn't be underestimated, and Rocket Bunnies is a game most certainly worth having on rotation.

At the end of the day the control scheme is going to be a big divider for people. It doesn't really work the way you expect it to, and takes some time to get used to.

Battlepath Monsters' problem is that it just isn't deep enough.

In taking a classic concept and packing it to the brim with personality and playability, Spilt Milk Studios has developed an absolute winner through and through. If you've ever enjoyed Snake, TRON, or talking lines, make this one your next purchase.

Hanging with Friends is a pretty basic app, but it still manages to be fun and engaging.

For a game so brimming with potential, dream:scape couldn't have been less fun. Don't let the trailers and the screenshots fool you – this one has stinkeroo written all over it. You'd have more fun using your favourite iOS device as a paperweight.

The pedigree is there, and if you're as old as me, it'll poke the nostalgia node in your brain and remind you of playing in younger days.

Cute animals don't make for a fun game, and DinerTown Zoo is just far too basic to be all that enjoyable.

While an inaccurate title though, Pudding Panic delivers where it counts, which is in the fun department.

Fantastic Knight does a lot of things really well, but the two areas where it truly stands out are its user interface and its production values.