A rich, tough, ingenious dungeon crawler that's a pain to play in (mostly) all the right ways.

A fast-paced and often manic driving game. It'd be a crime not to give it a go.

Reed doesn't take any prisoners, and if that's the sort of experience you're after you're going to absolutely love it.

Valleys Between is an intriguing, sometimes frustrating, but always intelligent premium puzzler.

Candies n' Curses is a perfect example of meshing together the old and the new. It's as old a concept as any we've seen recently on mobile, but it's presented in the most modern ways. If this was an arcade game from the era it's aping, then it'd be a hundred times harder, and less fun. Instead you get a game that's all about the balance. The balance between failure and success, retro and modern, control and madness. And where it matters, it gets each of those balancing acts just right.

Rolando: Royal Edition is an entertaining platformer, but even with the extra polish it's showing its age.

A unique spin on the roguelike deckbuilding genre full of well thought out ideas and an addicting gameplay loop.

Unfocused and repetitious at times, Danganronpa crackles with excitement and intrigue when it gets up to speed - making it a visual novel unlike any other.

ChuChu Rocket! fuels fun with challenging puzzle play, despite the absence of online multiplayer and control options.

Despite some broken levels, Ragdoll Blaster 3 still sometimes captures the spirit that made the original great, but nostalgia isn't enough to make it a must-play.

A hugely entertaining shooter that works brilliantly on touchscreen, Neon Shadow is a must-buy for anyone who likes a blast.

There are some nice moments in Rogue Aces, but in the end it's too repetitive for its own good.

A good-looking, deep and engaging package that should be in any self-respecting gamer's collection, save for the fact that many who lack the skill, talent and time to succeed in it won't be able to access at least half of what's on offer.

While it may suffer from repetition and some iffy vocal note tracks, it'll take a very cold-hearted gamer not to warm to Lego Rock Band's infectious humour, varied track list and excellent gameplay.

Fantasian is a classic RPG at its core, with plenty of new tricks and a fresh art style to keep it relatable in the age of AAA cinematic experiences. The unique characters are delightful and full of intrigue, the story is engaging, and the visuals speak for themselves. Having multiple options for controls and a unique way of handling random enemy encounters makes this a game suitable for anyone looking to get lost in a fantasy adventure. While it’s not currently complete, if the game’s second half matches even a sliver of its first half in quality, the game will continue to be an absolute must-play title on Apple Arcade.

New ideas and an attractive presentation enables Spirits to conjure the active puzzle play of Lemmings in a new form.

Lush graphics and free-roaming environments compensate for a steep learning curve, spotty controls, and a reliance on in-app purchases.

More Pokemon spin-off delight as Pokemon Conquest proves an entirely enjoyable ordeal.

Legend of the Skyfish is a veritable tribute to the 2D adventure genre while trying something new.

Another bullet-dodging thrill ride from the king of crazy shmups. But as a straight port of a 2002 arcade game, it doesn't feel as fresh as its Cave cohorts.

With time we hope that Capcom can nail down the problems affecting net play, but as it stands Street Fighter IV Volt is best appreciated by newcomers and should be approached with caution if you already own the original release.

A wonderful, articulate meander through the birth of a musical style, Jazz: Trump's Journey shows just how important and innovative iOS games have the power to be.

Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny brings much of the fighting spirit of the console version to PSP. It's only let down by the weak single player modes.

Bright, polished, and enjoyable, Respawnables rarely misses its mark.

Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! is a simple game with a deep combat system which everyone can enjoy.

Hugely ambitious and quietly innovative - only a few rough edges stop this short of potential all-time classic status.

Beautiful to look at and fun to play, Blade Lords offers straightforward one-on-one fighting action but relies too much on in-app purchases to keep things ticking over.

Beautifully designed and a joy from start to finish - DS gets possibly the best version of Lego Indy of them all.

Questionable suitability for portable play aside, this is probably the best role-playing game yet for PSP.

Completely wonderful in every way, Kirby: Triple Deluxe is a must for fans of the franchise, and anyone who enjoys the platforming genre.

This nitro boost has given the Monster Trucks Nitro series a kick up the exhaust after a lacklustre first outing, but this isn't robust enough to ensure it captures pole position.

A sharp and entertaining mix of puzzles and speed, Loco Motors is definitely worth some attention.

An amazingly well featured music making package for your PSP. It takes time and effort to yield Beaterator's fruits, but for those looking to take their first steps into music production it's a fantastic place to start.

Castlevania: Encore of the Night skillfully combines addictive gameplay with impressive depth and lashing of fan-service.

So long as you're prepared to push through the frustrations, David. is surprisingly deep and incredibly rewarding.

A perfect game for any Yu-Gi-Oh! fan, but also a great entry point for those interested in Yu-Gi-Oh!, or even popular CCGs in general. In a crowded market, Yu-Gi-Oh! still manages to stand above the crowd.

Legendary Wars comes close to equalling the zany appeal of Plants vs Zombies, but the micro-management required to succeed is enough to put off all but the most dedicated of fantasy war gamers.

A brilliant game for Star Wars fans and DS fans alike, The Complete Saga combines childlike simplicity with fiendishly hidden depth, providing an involving experience you'll find difficult to beat.

A charming adventure packed with memorable characters, scenarios, and gameplay, Secret of Mana remains enjoyable in spite of control issues and minor audio quirks.

A great iOS port of a brilliant platform-puzzler, Stealth Inc is well worth your attention.

A short, sharp, angry blast of arcade racing, Pako is challenging enough to keep you coming back time and time again.

Well built and easy to pick up, San Juan is an intriguing game of building and trade.

A contemplative puzzle game that evolves the original with extra levels and high-definition graphics, despite the lack of any new gameplay elements.

Not one for the faint of heart or slow of finger, Jet Car Stunts 2 takes a long time to master, but it's just about worth the effort.

An über-casual time-waster which - like a knight tethered to a peg - ultimately fails to go anywhere, no matter how hard it tries.

It might start out a little sluggishly, but when Anomaly Defenders reveals the full extent of its strategy, you can't help but be sucked in.

While it may churn over the same ground, this is a feature-laden package that will have you wriggling with pleasure.

A deep 4X RTS that's always giving you more to do, Autumn Dynasty Warlords is a fine addition to the series.

A solid take on the endless running genre that doesn't add anything, but is still fun all the same.

An incredibly slick kart racer that marks a new high point for iOS kart racers and stands as another exemplary console conversion.

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.

Metal Gear Acid 2 is certainly big and complex, but unfortunately it's not particularly clever.

An homage and a reinvention of the dungeon crawling RPG, 100 Rogues sparkles with wit and fine gameplay mechanic. It's just a shame technical issues have spoiled its sheen.

The most fun you can have destroying civilisation without becoming a government MP, Plague Inc. refines the Pandemic formula into a streamlined combination of strategy and twisted bio-horror.

Simple controls disguise an incredibly engaging and challenging adventure. An Alien with a Magnet is a near-faultless mobile release.

It doesn't exactly brim with new ideas, but Green Ninja: Year of the Frog is still a worthy addition to Nitrome's catalogue.

A brilliant horror experience that ticks all the right boxes. Just make sure you play in a dark room with headphones on.

Striking the balance between realism and drama means Fight Night Champion is enjoyable, even if it lacks great controls and online multiplayer.

This funny and entertaining take on the fantasy-RPG genre isn't without fault, but it manages to win you over regardless. A few hours in the hilarious company of The Bard is enough to make you question everything you know about RPG titles.

While it adds a great new game mode, Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots doesn't quite have enough extra content to make it essential.

An exquisitely ridiculous high score chaser, Extinction Squad is another brilliant, unique, and hilarious addition to the Adult Swim stable.

A co-operative puzzle title which plays as well as it looks, About Love, Hate and the other ones may have questionable longevity, but it's a trip that's well worth experiencing regardless.

An excellent first shot on target, FIFA on Vita may not pack as much detail and features as the console players, but the combination of slick touchscreen and button controls make it well worth picking.

Good virtual controls and easy-going gameplay make Final Fantasy III a recommended role-playing adventure.

An entertaining experiment, Puzzle Craft won't convert anyone to its slow-paced cause, but it'll certainly keep fans entertained.

A big explosion of guns, grunts, and buzz cuts. You know exactly what you're getting with Modern Combat 5: Blackout.

A solid brawler, but one that does very little with the Tekken licence. If you want another Street Fighter-like scrapper, it's a solid purchase.

It might have a nice body kit and some go-faster stripes, but Mini Motor Racing drives more like an old banger than a sleek, sporty number.

QatQi is a fun and immensely stylish word puzzler, though its solo Scrabble gameplay isn't quite as innovative or compelling as its presentation would suggest.

As it stands, its raw imagination will be offputting for some gamers, while invigorating to others.

You absolutely must see what Wind-up Knight 2 has to offer, but whether you'll want to commit to the full version or not largely depends on how much you want to play another (very highly polished) auto-runner.

GoNNER isn't a roguelike revolution, but a celebration of the best the genre has to offer in a neat little package.

Less a breath of fresh air, more a blast of air conditioning, Temple Run 2 adds little to the endless-runner genre, though it is fun. It's just not the shot in the arm some of us were hoping for.

Dead or Alive: Dimensions has a fighting style that fits the system its running on, and some excellent graphics.

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline offers over-the-top rush hour action best suited for solo play due to unbalanced, shallow multiplayer.

An extremely impressive handheld version of a console hit, but one not without some serious compromises. Still, it's one of the best racers of the year and it's in your pocket. Can't complain.

A brilliantly well put-together labour of love, Kid Tripp will have you gnashing your teeth and screaming with joy.

From our perspective, echochrome is easily the best downloadable game currently available for PSP.

Robo5's excellent presentation and challenging puzzles are undone by awkward and unresponsive controls.

It's hardly groundbreaking, but iBomber Attack has tight gameplay, excellent graphics and a fair amount of longevity, all of which ensures that it's well worth the asking price.

A brilliantly well put together football sim with a clever card collecting system that's bound to snare anyone with an interest in the beautiful game.

Little Nightmares Complete Edition is a wonderfully atmospheric horror game which lacks challenge in its puzzles.

What Monster Hunter lacks in communication, it more than makes up for in quantity and quality of content.

A bright and quirky physics-based puzzler, No, Human suffers from a lack of value and presentation issues.

Well put together and an awful lot of fun, Rail Rush is a tad too easy, but it's still an excellent entrant into the endless-runner genre.

Clever and beautiful are a winning combination, and TwoDots has both in abundance.

An unremarkable but effective endless-shooter designed around that compulsive coin-collecting free-to-play hook.

The best thing to happen to Pinball since Tommy, Momonga is a unique game that has plenty of staying power.

Some minor multiplayer issues and overly long load times do little to change the fact that WipEout is back in the palm of your hand, and it's better than ever.

It might be a little short, but Subsurface Circular feels like it's found its forever home on the Switch.

With staggering depth and surprising accessibility, Falcom have succeeded in making a traditional JRPG that both die-hard veterans and those uninitiated with the genre will love.

Clever, polished, and perfectly tuned to keep you hooked, Zombie Gunship is another iPhone time-destroyer.

Exceptional tennis game whose combination of exquisite control and alluring content results in one of the most rewarding sporting experiences around.

Mild repetition can be an issue but on the whole The Hero is a highly polished piece of gaming that is easy to pick up and contains plenty of heroic hilarity.

Magnetic Baby will likely polarise opinion, but its low price means it's worth finding out which camp you belong in.

Knytt Underground is slow to start and difficult to interpret, but you'll always have fun exploring its environments and surmounting the puzzles that environment presents.

A brash and pretty brilliant retro-fused dungeon platformer, Devious Dungeon 2 is frantic entertainment.

The satisfaction of rallying and silky slick mechanics make this mode-limited mash-up a real party game of choice.