If, like the developers seem to have done, you ignore the more complex facets of the game, there’s still a lot of Civilization-like fun to have. It’s just a lesser experience than even the first Revolution was.

It’s no great loss that yet another platformer fails to light the world on fire, as we’re spoiled for choices that match any range of different tastes. But it’s truly a shame that a game with such artistry and heart as Oscura: Second Shadow is crafted in such a boring, clumsy way.

Disney Checkout Challenge will keep you on your toes and entertained, if only for a few minutes at a time. Scanning item after item can only remain fun for so long, but at least you’re not obligated to play the game for eight hours straight for the sake of a crummy paycheck.

If I haven’t dissuaded you – or persuaded you exactly with the reasons I didn’t like it – give the trial tracks a try, and I mean really dig into them, and there’s a good chance you’ll like this one a lot more than I did.

Paperama is a pleasing alternative to the more uptight and action-packed options on the App Store, and while it’s a little slow and feature-deficient since all you’re really doing is folding paper to meet level goals, it’s an intriguing departure that’s worth your time and attention, especially if you’re looking for something a little different than what you’d normally play.

Gameplay-wise, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is strictly old hat, but its self-aware humor makes it worth a play if you’re into celebrity-building games.

If you’re looking for a game that can suck away thousands of hours of your life, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite should fit the bill nicely.

If a complaint can be levelled at Feeding Time, it’d be that unlocking new stages takes a long time, and a lot of games. There’s no free to play-style energy system to contend with, however, so you can put in plenty of games.

Despite adding a somewhat interesting enemy-evasion mechanic to a traditional match-three idea, the game feels a lot like a lazy add-on meant to squeeze a few more dollars out of an already successful franchise—kind of like the app equivalent to Angry Birds beach towels.

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.

With vibrant visuals, clean animations and straightforward mechanics, Dragons: Rise of Berk really delivers. So if you’re a fan of the movies, dragons, or both, Rise of Berk is well worth taking for a spin.

It’s not surprising that the developers reported having 70-minute average play sessions during the World of Tank Blitz soft launch, because it’s so easy to get sucked into saying, “OK, just one more battle” before looking up and seeing that 30 or 60 minutes have passed.

It’s every loot-gathering dungeon-crawling, card-collecting fan’s next transit addiction.

Grub is a cute game, and it’s enjoyable for as long as it lasts. There’s the rub: Once your energy runs out within five minutes or so, you need to wait around for a refill or pay a large sum of coins for one more go.

An adventure lined with missing left shoes, wrestling addicts, bi-dimensionsal spirits, an occasional Archer quote, and cheese-infused fart-monsters.

It’s beautiful, full of surprising depth, and never loses scope of maintaining a sense of playful fun.

Dungeon Gems is readily compared to other collectible card and matching games which means it isn’t a ground-breaking game. E

Birzzle Fever is adorable, fast-paced, and has the potential to be one of the better match-three games on the App Store. However, the problems with its graphics, its fast-depleting energy system, and its constant grabs for in-app purchases clip its wings.

This is Godfire: Rise of Prometheus! This! Is! Boredom!

It looks great, and it has some fun, clever ideas. It’s at least worth a try.

Team17 has crafted an intriguing little mobile game here, but in the end you’re going to want to reach for their much meatier fare. (R)evolve isn’t going to change the world, no matter how many times you spin it.

King’s made some good moves removing the frustrating points objectives, streamlining the interface, and maintaining the more entertaining aspects of the game. And although they haven’t exactly broken new ground with it, King’s Bubble Witch Saga 2 is still a nice casual diversion that looks pretty and plays well.

I’m really not impressed. “Great,” this game is not.

The clever and progressively challenging rotating gameplay of Twisty Planets is its primary draw, and the reason to play it.

Angry Birds Epic has an impressively deep and satisfying battle system, and it’s fun to see the birds in a more personable role.

It’s not too hardcore and not too casual, so just like that girl in the bears’ house said, it’s just right.

As a consequence, Tales of the Adventure Company requires a lot of repetition and grinding, and that’s sure to turn some people off. However, anyone that doesn’t mind retreading familiar paths to make progress will have a good time adventuring with these tiny, disposable heroes.

If you have even the slightest fondness for Dragon Quest, or RPGs in general, Dragon Quest VIII will be a worthy addition to your mobile games library.