It won't transform your decks, but it does open up a wide range of mouth-watering new options.

Although the novel RPG Story element is less refined than it could be, with over-long cut-scenes and some tedious schlepping, Bomberman Story is a worthwhile RPG and, more importantly, a terrific multiplayer experience.

Emissary of War shows how to make a great iOS dungeon-crawler - it's just a shame there's not more of it.

A neat little sim, but once you get down to the bones of the matter, Pocket Trains is a little too similar to its airborne predecessor.

This match-three-puzzler-in-RPG-clothing adds just enough flavour to spice up its otherwise passable gameplay.

A slight fudge on its predecessor, PES 2011 is made up of largely the same squad, but never reaches the same heights.

ModNation Racer's astonishing editing tool and bucketfuls of personality are let down by lacklustre handling and sensation of speed.

A neat and pretty well put together platformer, Lost Journey isn't brilliant, but it is quite a lot of fun.

A solid tower defence game with some decent ideas, if you like the genre Because Zombies is worth a shot.

It scratches all the nostalgia spots but this retooling is a little too unforgiving where it matters most.

Part 3 is an enjoyable continuation of the Back To the Future story, but is still plagued by the technical issues of past attempts.

What Putty Pals offers that few others do is the sort of couch co-op experience that can have you in fits of giggles one minute and punching the air with satisfaction the next. The Switch could do with a lot more of that sort of thing.

A well-designed, wonderfully frantic climber that's thoroughly enjoyable despite doing little to set itself apart from its genre bedfellows.

Sound Ride's unique graphics and music-building hook add a bit of spice to what's otherwise a relatively vanilla running game.

Backyard Baseball '97 is a charming port of the original 90's computer game featuring quirky players, with commentary and intuitive controls.

Although more puzzles and a level sharing facility would be welcome, the ability to create almost any physics-based simulation on the move means that players can do far worse than TinkerBox.

Colin McRae Rally is a fine racer, but it's sorely let down by some forgotten modes and features, and those seriously outdated visuals.

Simple and linear, Sprinkle Islands never allows room to think, but it's reasonably entertaining all the same.

Short but sweet, Scramble With Friends is a game designed exclusively for the socially-enabled wordplay fan. That said, Zynga With Friends has delivered an addictive puzzler for those willing to engage with friends and randoms alike.

Road Master dishes out great graphics and more than enough thrills to overcome its steep level of difficulty.

The most fully featured and deepest entry in the Patapon series so far, but definitely not the most fun or accessible.

Great fun for a while, but frustration will likely set in before the home stretch. Here's hoping a sequel hits the heights that To-Fu can't quite reach.

A fairly satisfying and good-looking slice-em-up that could do with a bit more polish and difficulty balancing.

Quantic Pinball is a well-executed modern take on pinball, but it needs to step further away from the classic pinball structure to really make us flip out.

A neat distillation of cricket. It's not exactly tactical, but it's quite a lot of fun all the same.

It might lack a little glitz and glamour, but Cubemen 2 is a satisfyingly deep tactical shooter all the same.

Tough but ultimately rewarding, Defense Technica is a surprisingly deep but often cruel tower defence title.

A particularly busy if derivative tower defence game with just enough fresh little touches to make things interesting.

Remember the brawlers of old? This is that. Exactly that, only without the multiplayer you always thought was the best aspect of the genre.

Designed for kids, the well presented Pet Alien provides a gentle puzzle-based experience that should appeal to a wider audience than just those who enjoy the TV show.

Religion Simulator might work better as a slower game with more options, but what's here is engaging and sure to give you a power-rush.

Fans of the scrolling-text style of iOOTP Baseball will be in their element in this edition. And while the gameplay itself remains familiar and unchanged, it may not prove quite compelling enough for all but the most ardent slugger fans.

Fast and frenetic role-playing that fixes some of its predecessor's largest flaws, despite the continued reliance on rote fetch quests and cheesy writing.

A thoughtful and well-put-together puzzle game, Reiner Knizia's City of Secrets Pipes is an enjoyable, deep, time-consuming brainbender.

Touchgrind BMX is fast, addictive and enjoyable to play. Sadly, a crushing lack of tricks and some serious control and camera frustrations hold it back from being an essential ride.

There's fun to be had with its sharp-edged bike blasting, but SXPD is a little on the small side.

Its free to play system might but some off, but Madden NFL Mobile is a step up from last year's effort.

While its roots are firmly planted in match-3 puzzles, Rescue Quest is still different enough to feel like something new.

Summoners War: Rush is an idle RPG featuring familiar faces from the popular Summoners War franchise, but in convenient portrait form. Everything can be automated in the main campaign, with a tower defence mode, you can also give it a go if you're looking for something more hands-on. I personally don't see how long it can hold my attention, but if the initial adrenaline rush is enough for you, then your mileage may vary.

There's still a wonderful game here, it's just a little hamstrung on a platform it was never designed for.

Satellina Zero's slick but simple arcade gameplay may grow repetitive, but offers twitchy thrills in short bursts.

An engrossing, if repetitive, tap-to-jump title that offers a wide variety of gameplay and challenge in a simple package.

While the revised touch controls offer a mixed bag of accessibility and annoyances, Final Fantasy still delivers simple, solid role-playing.

Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a cheeky little affair with goofiness and laughter to spare. Just hope that there’s an early patch to shine up those minor imperfections.

A movie tie-in that actually does some justice to its fun source material, this match-three puzzler is a retro delight.

This compelling and appealingly hard-edged strategy is a few tactical adjustments away from achieving its goals. Worth a look.

Learn some survival and maintenance basics while trying to establish a thriving society in the wilderness for low-poly mannequin people.

A compelling and atmospheric slice of light strategy, undermined by its monetisation model.

Puzzle Coaster is an enjoyable game with which to wind down, though the controls are more likely to stump you than the puzzles.

Thanks to some iffy virtual controls and missing audio, Rayman Classic isn't quite a perfect port of the Atari Jaguar original.

Fallout Shelter on Switch is the same great game it's always been, but it's unclear why you'd jump from mobile to this version.

The melodramatic use of weapons and curious lack of online multiplayer can't stop Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit from offering cheap arcade racing thrills.

Mutant Mudds is a great slice of retro-styled platforming for the 3DS, which just falls at the last few hurdles.

Very similar to the first Chaos Rings game in both design and gameplay, Omega comes across more as an expansion pack than a full-blown sequel.

In a world overrun with zombies, look to the horizon for a new Undawn and a new beginning for the community, your home, and sometimes zombies.

A promising concept that falls short of the finish line, sabotaged by tilt-screen tablet controls and lack of multiplayer functionality.

While it isn't a bad game by any means, Slice the Ice doesn't do enough to make itself stand out in a ridiculously crowded market.

Unpacking does a great job of engaging players with its simple mechanics and short but meaningful story. The mobile port may not be the best way to enjoy the title though, but if you can get past the clunky controls, it's bound to be a unique experience with a pretty feel-good ending to boot.

A clever and bright arcade shooter that's got enough going for it that you'll chase your scores for a good long while.

Race among a selection of favoured Disney characters throughout their various worlds while hoping for more control in variety and on the touchscreen.

The single-player game is enjoyable but disappointingly short-lived. Thankfully, the impressive multiplayer options improve things considerably.

A bit broken in places, Gluey still offers up some enjoyable, if not revolutionary, puzzling fun.

An intriguing look back at what the JRPG used to be, Dragon Quest II has enough going for it to make it a little more than a curio.

New Puzzle Bobble adds just enough gameplay gimmicks to freshen up its well-worn bubble-matching gameplay.

Slow to get going, Cavemania nevertheless brings a new level of tactical skill to match-three gaming.

A brainier episode than Metamorphosis, Ones & Zeroes might not be thrilling, but it asks some interesting questions all the same.

Where's My Geek? is a fun, funny, and more than a little wacky 'hidden object' game that does the rest of the series proud.

A stylishly well executed tap-based brawler with a rhythmic heart

A jumble of gore and old ideas, Hellraid: The Escape is entertaining when it's at its best, and enjoyable when it's not.

Diner Dash hits breakneck speeds and is sure to tempt in fans of the series once more, but there's little new to get excited about here.

There are some great moments here, but a few fussy ones that spoils things a little bit.

It's not perfect, but that's sort of the point. Goat Simulator is one-note and ridiculous, but it does it very well.

A charming, well thought out puzzler that doesn't rush you.

A breezy attempt at streamlining the classic JRPG, Penny Arcade's On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 offers some neat ideas but arguably doesn't go far enough in modernising the genre.

Double Cross has enough clever ideas and level design to deliver a fun experience, despite some of its nagging problems.

There's a great story here, and the platforming is just about good enough to back it up.

DC Heroes & Villains is a match-3 RPG with a unique story and accessible gameplay mechanics. The auto-play combat makes it a more casual experience rather than a strategic one, so it's not the most engaging game to get into if you're looking to challenge your brain. But it's a good time-waster if you're more of an idle player and a big DC fan.

A retro arcade fizzer with a twist, Particle Mace isn't perfect, but it's worth a look all the same.

It might be just another freemium time sink, but Hay Day does everything right, and for that it deserves some praise.

Another great platformer for the Vita, Kung Fu Rabbit may not be the best-looking game on the device, but it's certainly among the most challenging.

Looking for a tough arcade-style challenge? Prepare to be Brick Rolled.

A less involved version of the 3DS rhythm game, this iOS venture is suited to those who have a deep love - and deep pockets - for Final Fantasy franchise.

Control issues and a general lack of cohesion prevent Sega Superstars Tennis from totally stealing the show on Centre Court, but it nevertheless remains a commendable purchase.

A fine looking revamp of a classic board game, but it's still too random for serious strategy gamers.

Galactrix reaches for the stars, but is grounded due to gameplay dominated by chance, minor control issues, and middling presentation.

A gloomy, intelligent platformer, Nihilumbra will keep you playing until the bitter end.

It's more of the same. For some, that's going to be enough. But if you're looking for innovation in Angry Birds Star Wars II, you're going to be a little disappointed.

Full of blood and death, Minigore 2: Zombies is a brief blast of gibbet-fuelled fun.

It might lack a little when it comes to grace, but there's a crunching brawler here that's well worth checking out.

Bouncy and fun yet inescapably facile, Hackycat wins our favour through an abundance of rewards and an irrepressible joie de vivre.

Clearly inspired by Trials HD, Urban Trial Freestyle doesn't do enough to make it memorable, but the physics-racing is nevertheless fun, while it lasts.

Flick Golf is a challenging take on the sport and a welcome – if occasionally frustrating – addition to the ball-flicking sub-genre.

Call of Snakes sounds ridiculous but is actually quite fun. Good depth despite the overly-simplistic three-star level system.

Fast paced and addictive, Gold Diggers is an arcade blast that ticks the right boxes.

There's a lot to like in Astra, and if you're into leaping around planets then you're going to enjoy it.

A top down, arena-based shooter with more to it than first meets the eye. Gamelion nail the basics of combat, throws dozens of enemies at you at once, and give you a solid chunk of weapons with which to wipe them out.

A solidly constructed, surprisingly addictive take on the endless-running genre. With dogs.

No matter how hard you try, it's pretty damn difficult to dislike Deploy and Destroy, especially if you're a fan of shooting things.