A piece of garbage port of a fifteen-year old Sega Genesis game with only a battery save and a new spin dash move to spruce it up. That's about it. Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis is a travesty of a game that can't even get up to running speed.

As for the game, well, it's god-awful.

Missing personality is bad enough, but terrible gameplay is even worse.

Even worse, there's no multiplayer to speak of, a puzzling decision that makes the vehicular focus even more pointless. We'd love to wirelessly destroy friends while exploring a variety of different arenas, but so much for that.

Dino Master does have some innovation in its game ideas, but they're executed horribly in terms of the terrible presentation and even worse gameplay. It just never structures like it should, and that leaves this smelling like a big bad pile of dino doo-doo.

Boring as hell and offering zero merits to its credit, Peter Jackson's King Kong is a complete letdown for the Nintendo DS. If Kong were actually around and played this game, he'd jump off the Empire State Building than tolerate another minute of this monkey poop.

In all, Dragon Ball: Evolution offers zero redemption for its hefty $40 price tag. Stick with the anime and forget this thing even exists.

In 2013, as publishers finally begin to tread the waters of micro-transactions a little more carefully, and with a sensitive eye on the balance between player experience and profitability, this is how Square Enix chooses to reward that devotion, commitment and support of a franchise over all of these years. Depressing is a word too.

Even at a $20 price, it's still not worth it.

Dropping $20 on the DS or Game Boy cartridge would be a complete waste on your part, as you find yourself hosed by a game promising holiday cheer and instead visiting the reindeer stalls and giving you the content.

I'm not saying it's all bad, I'm saying so many games do this sorta thing so much better that it's not really worth the time or investment unless you keep posters of Gwen Tennyson on your wall.

Once it gets here, however, you should consider it, not just because of its glossy production values but because of its "good ol' time" of shooting action.

You could spend $20 on worse things, though. Labyrinth doesn't quite have the legs to live up alongside other puzzle games, but it does offer a little bit of substance for those looking for an exercise in strategy and cunning.

Don't buy into this Scam.

As wary as I came in, nothing could have prepared me for just how fundamentally broken this game is. I can only imagine how frustrating this experience would have been to an infant (assumedly, the target audience). What could have been a quick-and-easy cash-in for Majesco, recommendable to the most hardcore of Holly fans, is a complete mess, a Holly Hobbie that nobody could care for and sadly, should have been aborted.

In the end, Major League Baseball 2K9's shortcomings keep it from surpassing its handheld competitor, MLB 09: The Show. However, the variety of modes and mostly fun gameplay make it worth hitting the mound.

Because of these hiccups, Samurai Shodown Anthology isn't as sharp as it should've been. Still, for fans seeking a quality portable fighter, it earns a modest recommendation.

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus shouldn't be missed. It's an outstanding game with the type of controls, presentation and extras to make any fighting fanatic proud.

Despite its good looks, MX Vs. ATV Reflex doesn't hold up on the PSP. The controls fail to deliver, and the lack of working trick and jump systems will leave you grounded, both on the track and in spirit.

Sorry, THQ, we know you were trying to create a fun portable racer, but MX Vs. ATV Reflex for the DS doesn't measure up to the console version. The slippery controls, questionable collision and unbearable sound make this a game we'd love to forget.

If you're not in the mood for a full Brain Age release, Arts and Letters is worth messing around with. The main games are fun and the addition of Themes mode prolongs the replay value better than we expected. We're all for new downloadable Brain Age releases, as long as they work as well as this one.

007: Top Agent is a boring and slow-paced strategy game that further soils the Bond video game legacy. Don't purchase it, not even for ninety-nine cents.

Super Soviet Missile Mastar lacks the assorted bells and whistles of more advanced iPhone/iPad games, but we can't resist its old school charm and low price of free; an online leaderboard would make it a 4/5, easily. Play it for five minutes, and we guarantee it'll make you strong, like bull.

Even worse, the game only has one mode, and players need to find at least one other person to enjoy the game. There's no single player content to speak of, so forget about competing against bots. That would be easier to deal with if Battle Royale had online play, but it's local only.

On the positive side, Kick Buttowski is fast-paced and fun, the type of App you can whip out and score a quick fix without having to wade through cut scenes or even load times. We just wish it had a restart button mid level, ala Angry Birds, but that's a small issue compared to the game's lack of content.

In the end, NCAA Football isn't entirely good or bad, it's just meh.

The only thing holding Van Pershing back is a lack of creativity.

Had XMG made the first level a bit easier, Inspector Gadget's MAD Dash could've been one of the iPhone's best games, but it's much too difficult. Then again, we downloaded it free of charge, so if you grew up watching the carton, there's still a lot to love at that price.

KartRider Rush is a decent racer with cute graphics and solid tilt controls (or buttons, if you prefer that option), but the easy computer opponents, local MP and reliance on micro transactions makes it more of a curiosity since it's free to download.

This is one of those games that appears easy but requires a bit of skill and patience to master, despite the user-friendly controls.

It's certainly not the prettiest game, nor is it the most original (some enemies bear a striking resemblance to the Helghast from Killzone), but Overkill has enough content to keep you blasting away for weeks. The fact that it has 30 ranks (from private to general) sweetens the deal.

Kids may love it, especially if they're nuts about Kong and don't have access to a game console. But Kong: King of Atlantis was merely built with license in mind, and feels soulless and cashed out as a result.

Taken for what it is, Nightclub Story is a decent title for little kids, despite the subject matter (mixed drinks in a club hardly screams E for Everyone). Clearly, TeamLava needs to add a ton of additional content to beef up the game, or risk missing a huge opportunity to, as they say in dance clubs, make some noise.

A huge waste of time. Skip it and download something better, like Zombieville USA.

One of the most unique puzzle games you'll find on the App Store. Sure, it only lasts a couple of hours, but you'll have a blast. Just make sure to bring some virtual Band-Aids.

So, no, it's nothing like you expected from the makers of Michigan and Killer 7, but maybe that was the whole point.

A good, but not phenomenal game that's still worth a look if you don't care about burning a measly $0.99. Give it a try.

Flick Kick Chelsea joins Angry Birds, Cut the Rope and a handful of Apps that belong in the most addictive games category.

Is Pac-Chomp! the most original effort? Absolutely not. It's Bejeweled with ghosts and power-pellets, but it's still a cool puzzle game with just enough content to warrant a purchase. We just hope Namco Bandai creates something more original next time.

It's a good but shallow experience.

Team Lava put too big a handicap on this one, asking for money at almost every opportunity. Bottom line, it's a turnoff.

Both brutal and thrilling.

A cool and affordable brainteaser that'll keep you busy for hours. Download it immediately and find the lost Ark. Just don't let it melt your face.

Had C2Matrix nixed the concept of saving alliance members, iStriker would have been one of the best shooters on the App Store. Because of that questionable decision, it's one of the most disappointing.

Cool idea, loveable character, challenging play, but not a game changer. We've seen and played this type of App numerous times before.

The publisher made a big mistake with the controls. Don't even think about swiping in one fluid motion; you know, to mimic rolling a ball. Here, you simply tap two meters that gauge how straight the ball travels and power. It's even worse in Puzzle mode, which asks you to drag an image of a balling ball to a specific area, letting your character do the actual work.

Is it perfect? No. The missions eventually grow tiresome, and you'll likely give up the grind, but for a dollar, it's worth a look.

Flick Rocket lacks content. The endless mode will keep you busy for a little while (with Game Center support), and the story mode provides a bit more value, but we want more; the developers have an update on the way.

A good, but not great, beat-em-up always looking for a handout. You don't have to pay. At the same time, you probably won't have as much fun if you don't.

In the end, Desert Quest is just too blah to enjoy, and the fact that there's no iPad version (or at the very least, universal support) is another strike against it. Don't let the attractive artwork trick you into spending two bucks. Leave this one in the past.

It's definitely a fun way to pass the time, though we wish the game had more content. An endless mode, linked to an online leaderboard, would have raised the appeal, considerably. To that end, Game Center support would be a welcome addition as well.

Look, we get it. They're not angry birds. They're silly owls. Cue the laugh track. That's fine, but there needs to be a good game to back up the supposedly kooky protagonists, and unfortunately, we couldn't find one.

It has some good concepts, but ultimately, Climber Brothers is much too irritating to enjoy.

Jaws Revenge is a smartly designed and brutal action game that should satisfy your inner Carcharodon Carcharias. Eat all you want, but take what you eat.

Not a bad game at all, though we would have loved more options and a better presentation, including the ability to create our own avatars.

Despite the pretty drawings, Age of Monsters has nothing else going for it. We thought such mindless nonsense died shortly following the App Store's release, back when developers flooded Apple's online store with shovel ware. Sadly, it appears some creators still feel the need to waste everyone's time.

One huge snore fest.

At the end of the day, this is more of a promotional vehicle for Prototype 2, with screenshots between puzzles and a link to the game's website. That said, it's still worth a look.

An excellent puzzle game that'll keep you rotating cubes and scoring corner matches for weeks. Kudos to the developers for trying something different.

Whether or not you should purchase the game depends on how big a fan you are. Of course, the app is a must buy for newcomers, since it's one of the iPhone and iPad's more enjoyable (and shamelessly violent) titles. Besides, it's only a buck.

For a buck, Splishi Splashi offers a few hours of fun, especially if you aim to climb the Game Center leaderboard. If anything, it gives new perspective to our place on the food chain.

There's some fun to be had, but the disappointing visuals and wonky controls make spending the $39.99 tough to swallow.

Sadly, Centipede Infestation has "first generation 3DS title" written all over it, from the lackluster guns to the average graphics. You may enjoy it in bursts, but don't pay full price.

Alien Hominid: PDA Games is a delightful effort every App Store user should own. If only The Behemoth would release Alien Hominid proper, we'd be set.

The shark looks cool in glasses free 3D, the familiar JAWS theme song is a welcome addition and the violence never gets old. JAWS: Ultimate Predator doesn't sit among the 3DS elite, but it's surprisingly fun.

We'll stop short of calling Egg Punch bad. There's fun to be had throughout its six unique worlds. As for a true mini golf game, the search continues.

Unfortunately, SummitX suffers from choppy play, despite a recent update to improve overall performance. Things don't flow smoothly enough, which puts a slight damper on hitting intended spots with ease.

Cheeseman's one of the App Store's coolest new characters, while the addictive play (just one more time) should keep you hooked. Serve with a fine Swiss and enjoy.

What's especially cool about Backyard Bounce, though, are the multiple solutions per puzzle. In fact, you don't even have to use all of the items, opening the door for the sort of creativity unseen in these types of games; there's normally one solution.

Zday's a cool game worth checking out, and at $1.99, you have little to lose. Moving forward, though, we'd like to see free updates that flesh out the story. Much like a zombie, this title could use more meat on its bones.

/ ESCAPE comes up short, however, with its lack of online leaderboards, which is quite baffling, given the fact that most games these days (at least on iOS) come with Game Center support. That ultimately knocks / ESCAPE down a peg. Otherwise, it's a fun and action packed romp with plenty of thrills. Leaderboard or no, it's still worth a buck.

We cannot recommend Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull enough. The combination of full motion video works surprisingly well with the proven hidden object formula, creating a wonderful journey that'll prove invaluable on long airplane trips or just a dreary day stuck at home. Now git. There be treasure to find.

Sadly, this is little more than an empty shell that reminds us of some college project the student couldn't finish on time.

No crazy graphics that take advantage of the new iPad's screen, or revolutionary features that push it ahead of the more advanced titles on the App Store. Just simple retro-themed goodness that kept us hooked much longer than we thought it would.

You don't often see free games of such high quality on the App Store, and when you do, a bunch of annoying ads partially ruin the experience. There is no such problem with Cordy Sky, and we applaud SilverTree Media for reintroducing us to such a charming hero while at the same time making Doodle Jump a fond memory.

Unless the environmental progression and reward systems are also drastically tweaked it's a very tough game to recommend, even with the free cost of entry.

Coign of Vantage is one of coolest games on the App Store, and you'll thoroughly enjoy seeing jumbles of pixels come together to make cats, hearts and joysticks.

Blast Ball is one of the coolest $0.99 titles on the App Store, and we hope it serves as a blueprint for new sports in the years ahead. Now all we need are some monsters.

For the most part, though, Lock 'n' Load provides several hours of dark, twisted fun. There's also a lot bang for the proverbial buck, with 16 primary levels, another nine stages in the unlockable Call of Minions campaign and finally, six challenge maps, all for $0.99. So while it isn't the most original title on the App Store, Chillingo's blast fest definitely helps relieve some stress after a tough day at work.

Zaga 33 may leave you more bewildered than bewitched.

So it's challenging (and perhaps a little too much so), but if you want something different that also highlights the extraordinary potential for placing game development in the hands of players, then we can't recommend the game enough.

Die-hard fans of Cohen's films will no doubt get a bigger thrill out of this gaming version of his latest comedy, but for everyone else it's a bit of a throwaway experience.

A refreshingly different and fun game, with a 50s desert road-trip soundtrack that sets off the puzzling perfectly.

While this is a pretty and challenging game, it may simply turn out to be one that's a little too rich for your racing blood.

We think it's a cool change of pace from most zombie-themed titles available. At the same time, No Zombies Allowed doesn't pack a big enough challenge, as the toughest parts have little to do with killing monsters or even managing personalities. Instead, it's all about wrestling with the decision to part with cash. We chose to keep ours.

The spirit of the show is certainly here, even if an especially solid gaming experience isn't.

There's plenty to like about Banzai Blade, and the fact that it's free makes it an impulse download you won't regret. Far from exceptional, but definitely worth playing a few times a day.

100 Floors is everything that's great about the App Store and gaming period: playfulness, inventiveness and a deep sense of satisfaction whenever your triumphs unfold before you. And even though there's a puzzle based on the periodic table within the game, you really shouldn't let that put you off downloading it immediately.

Monster Paradise is one of the better monster gathering games we've played on mobiles, and those with less aversion to the cynical business model will enjoy what's on offer. We're still waiting for something special though, and Paradise's business model as well as its opaque, Skinner box questing means this isn't quite the obsessive collection game we've been waiting for.

The developers kill the music prematurely. You'll start to get the hang of things and then, suddenly, the song stops. If anything, it left us wanting more. A shame, since Moonshark's game is so enjoyable.

It's certainly true that there are a huge number of endless-runners vying for everyone's attention at the moment, but Hiptic's GoNinja offers up enough variety (just) to make it worthy of checking out. If you've become utterly exhausted by the genre though, it's unlikely that the game will give you a second wind.

The presentation hooked us from the beginning. The simplistic and mostly black and white graphics take us back to the Atari 2600 days, and the spacey music does a great job lulling us into a somewhat relaxed state.

MapleStory Live isn't shy about presenting its pay-wall to you, and from the moment you start the free version the game is all about what you CAN'T enjoy.

With a far great focus on action and reaction, rather than deep strategizing, it's a very different take on the tower-defense genre. Disappointing though it is that consumable advantages are available for cash when you've already bought the game outright, it's still fun enough to play without them.

Combine that with the uninspired battles, and Sinbad simply lacks an addictive hook. Eventually, we questioned the point of playing this game, and after failing to come up with a good answer, deleted it. What could have been, oh yes. What could have been.

Run Fatty Run is a fun distraction and a somewhat decent motivator for people with a few pounds to lose, but it does little to advance the running sub genre, or hang with the best players in the game, for that matter. Still, it's a huge guy running from a tiger. Make of that what you will.

In all, Epic Meal Time is a surprisingly enjoyable display of gluttony that won't add several inches to your waistline. As for the group's calorie-busting dishes, eat at your own risk.

As a piece of interactive artwork, Funny Wood presents a glorious feast of intricately detailed animations, exploration and discovery. As a game though, it's very lacking and its method of handling those meager gameplay elements, to make those items so unsatisfying to find, will leave players of all ages feeling frustrated, rather than challenged.