Lego Batman: Beyond Gotham is another solid Batman game, but it's not much more than that.

Dead Effect 2 is more of the same, but if that's what you're after, and you can look past its ickier traits, you'll enjoy it.

The Trace is a little plain, but does a good job of letting you play detective with its smart cobweb of questions and clues.

Archetype is a great-looking and fun shooter, but it has improvements to make before becoming the essential iPhone shooter.

Lego The Lord of the Rings for iOS costs a fraction of its home console counterpart, and it's a fraction of the game, but it's a decent single-player introduction to the Lego franchise.

Despite its lack of originality, LEGO City Undercover is a fun and light-hearted LEGO game which you can't help but smile at.

AlphaBounce successfully incorporates RPG elements into the brick-breaking genre, but doesn't supply the gameplay to back it up.

Burn the Rope is an original and taxing accelerometer-driven puzzler, though its flames are dampened slightly by a lack of adequate feedback.

Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention takes a while to learn, but once you've passed the entrance exam there's enough content to hold your attention far beyond the school holidays.

A comprehensive Who's Who of Final Fantasy, DDFF manages to transpose the core elements of Square Enix's long running franchise into a highly polished fighter with depth.

This pint-sized racer is so playable and packed with fan-service that Sega fans will want to hop on board as soon as possible - but it doesn't quite match Mario Kart when it comes to raw enjoyment and multiplayer brilliance.

A pitch-perfect blend of retro nostalgia and blistering, hair-flapping arcade racing.

A great mix of card game and tactical tower defence, Alexandria Bloodshow picks up where its predecessor left off, and builds an entertaining, surprisingly deep experience.

Twee and delightful, Kumo Lumo is a gorgeous game that shows how simple doesn't have to mean bland.

Part-racer, part-side-scrolling shooter, Delta-V Racing offers an impressive amount of excitement and challenge, and it can be played using just a single finger.

Space Chicks is great fun, though the action can get crowded at times. It boldly goes where no endless-runner has gone before, and the genre is better for it.

Like so many games nowadays, Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is presented in a lovely pixel art style, but the biggest plus point is the soundtrack. It each level brilliantly, especially when you're wearing headphones. ATOMIK: RunGunJumpGun becomes very atmospheric when played this way. Which is a major pro as there's barely any story here and what is delivered via soundbite dialogue between stages feels a bit tacked on. What could be a relatively bland game truly excels on the Switch, and if you're a completist going for all the collectibles, you'll be here for a long time.

Hitman: Blood Money REPRISAL shows that old games can still come out of retirement onto a new platform while bringing with them all the things that made them great in the first place.

While some of the seven games here suffer from irritating loading issues, much of Metal Slug Anthology emerges unscathed and victorious to offer amongst the finest shooting on PSP.

Brilliantly paced and even more addictive than Angry Birds, Siege Hero is the rightful new owner of the physics puzzler crown.

An awful lot of fun in small doses, Velocirapture is only let down by the fact it's a little bit too easy.

Thanks to plenty of tweaks and additions, Mercury Meltdown boils down to a bit more than more of the same. An excellent pocket puzzler.

If you're looking for some meaningful storytelling in a video game, you will love Thomas Was Alone. If you're after a challenge, though, best to steer clear.

Yes, it’s another LEGO game, and no, it doesn't really add anything new to the gameplay. On the other hand, we can’t have too many LEGO games, and this is a first class addition to the ever-growing club.

Breath of the Wild's first DLC definitely has a lot of goodies on offer, however I can only hope DLC 2 has more to offer in terms of story.

It might not be as hardcore as other JRPGs, but Atelier Shallie's bite-sized bursts of action are a great fit for the Vita.

It might take a while to learn even the basics, but True Skate is a game about precision and practice that offers the greatest rewards to those who put in the hard work.

A brilliant little skating game, Penny Time is a hugely entertaining title that anyone can enjoy.

Death Squared is a well-made and entertaining cooperative puzzler which seems a pretty darn perfect fit on the Switch.

Interesting controls and sharp visuals belie one of the hardest platformers on iOS. Brutal.

Devil Survivor Overclocked is the sort of JRPG that made the Nintendo DS the one-stop shop for tactical handheld gameplay - and now it's passing the favour onto the 3DS.

Despite not offering anything revolutionary and lacking multiplayer, Speed Forge Extreme manages to do something even more impressive: feel entirely at home on iPhone.

The eccentric Jeff Minter presents a clever retro shooter than blends together the best elements of various Atari classics. But his eccentricity can prove too much, often droning out the best bits with his baaaarmy sense of humour.

Bite-sized and beautiful, SunFlowers isn't the most complicated game you'll play, but the hook of collecting every variety of plant on offer in this relaxing action puzzler is more than enough to keep you coming back for more.

Color Zen is a original and stylish puzzler that will provide a stiff challenge to seasoned puzzle gamers.

Honor of Kings is a classic MOBA which stays true to the genre, and offers plenty of freebies. It's easy to play, to understand, and a lot easier to climb than other games of this genre.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 is exactly that: a sequel to the original. New levels and new abilities will keep fans pleased, but there's little in the way of creative spark to be found here.

Far from an Angry Birds clone, Pigs in Trees is a line-drawing action game with plenty of variety.

A distilled version of RedLynx's console formulas, MotoHeroz is a hideously addictive platform-racer that turns shaving half a second off your race time into an all-encompassing compulsion.

Alice in Wonderland is a shining example of how to make an exploration puzzle game, and a movie tie-in one at that.

Madden NFL 11 offers innovative gameplay, impressive visuals, and an overall quality of design rarely seen in portable sports gaming.

Despite some graphical hitches, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition really is the best way to play the game.

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

Block Breaker 3 Unlimited's great visuals, effective controls, and multitude of modes and features make this an essential purchase for block-breaking fans.

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

Some people may have an objection to the change of focus and different lead character but, when all the evidence is presented, it's obvious that this is still the Ace Attorney that we know and love.

Ramps has value in spades, but its physics puzzle play lacks the spark needed to make it stand out.

The Secret Tree of Life will give your brain a real workout, with challenging puzzles and plenty of intrigue.

Poker Pals is an unusual, simple, and fun multiplayer title that hides a surprising amount of depth.

A fearsome test of your spatial awareness. For puzzling experts (and those with saintly patience) only.

A charming and audacious re-imagining of the tower defence genre. But the pitching for in-app purchases is too obtrusive to be fair.

A refreshing take on the iOS platformer, This Could Hurt doesn't revolutionise the genre, but it makes a good case for a button-free style of play.

A brave and brilliant platform game, Astronot deserves to be played by as many people as possible.

While most people will never see it through to the end, those who persevere with The Curse are in for one of the most difficult puzzling experiences going.

A simple concept delivered with gusto, making Burrito Bison's basic butt-hopping an intensely exhilarating ride.

Good fun with a friend (or two), this innovative puzzler might be a bit much for those with less nimble fingers.

Help Volty is a charming, engrossing little puzzle game, but one that comes with a few disappointments and frustrations.

An impressively comprehensive collection of bona fide text adventures greats, featuring superb presentation and enough bonus material to thrill completists.

A fast-paced and hugely entertaining stripped-back flicker, PUK is a shot of distilled arcade action.

Simple, entertaining arcade fun, Bottle Cap Blitz doesn't have a huge shelf life but it'll keep you smiling for a while.

Add this to the increasingly large pile of iOS games marked 'sort of like Pokemon, but not nearly as good'. Aside from the stupendously good soundtrack, there's little to get excited about here.

A gripping dice-rolling adventure, Island of the Lizard King is another great Fighting Fantasy gamebook.

Tiny Space Adventures tests your memory (and sometimes your patience), but it's consistently cute and enjoyable.

A deep game with a rich and humourous tone, this spin on a classic formula is a must-see for RPG and tabletop gaming fans.

An odd mixture of solid pinball and grim multi-choice adventure that probably won't fully satisfy fans of either.

An experimental and highly compulsive card-battler, with some pretty presentation to boot.

A funny, entertaining puzzler. Adventure Xpress might not be the freshest game on the App Store, but it's fun all the same.

Gauntlet's Revenge makes a valiant effort to bring the Tilt to Live controls to a new genre, but they're just too imprecise to really work.

A dark and sometimes stirring gamebook, Sol Invictus might not add much to the template, but it's a thrilling ride all the same.

A sharp and well put together shooter, Gunslugs 2 might be a little too crazy for some, but it's definitely worth a look.

A clever twist on the futuristic racer that changes itself regularly and rewards exploration and experimentation.

A clever puzzler with a raft of new ideas, Perchang is well worth your time.

A solid MOBA brought to life by some excellent use of the Star Wars license.

Don't Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition is perfect for survival and strategy-lovers, but it could've used a couple more weeks in testing to nip those pesky bugs in the bud. Though it's as fun as ever there's nothing different about this version and, especially if you've already sunk hours and hours into the game on PC, console, or mobile, there's no real need to pick this up again. I mean, unless you want to own it on the Switch.

A brilliant game of deep sea battles, with a lot more going on than just a gorgeous art-style.

Hindsight is a bittersweet narrative journey featuring gorgeous 3D scenes and fantastic voice acting. The gameplay feels a little lacking and the story hammers on the same point repetitively after a while, but it certainly packs an emotional punch in the end.

Shadow Wars is a turn-based strategy that's easy on newcomers but with enough depth for veterans of the genre to enjoy as well.

From negotiating the labyrinthine levels to cracking heads, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows brilliantly captures the essence of Spidey.

Graceful Explosion Machine is a perfectly adequate bullet hell shooter - a good one even. But the repetition and misguided level-based design hurt its chances of being a must buy.

Despite Pop Island's way too simplistic design, it oozes charm and is wonderfully silly fun.

They Need To Be Fed 2 offers more of the same platform-physics action as its predecessor, albeit with a couple of tasty twists at the end. It's a shame you have to wait for the truly interesting stuff, though, and the game's controls never quite click as they should.

Some annoying quirks remain, but the all new tasks and fun multiplayer modes keeps More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima: How Old Is Your Brain? top of the class.

Puddle may take a while to fully get going, but once it does it gives you no excuse not to take the plunge.

It doesn't have the same laid-back attitude as its stablemates, but Nimble Quest is all the more entertaining for that.

Tiny Barbarian DX is a great little retro-inspired platformer that riffs on the likes of Donkey Kong Country, but it suffers from repetition and a lack of inspiration at times.

A solid but unremarkable brawler that runs out of super steam a little too quickly.

Though limited by its mystifying lack of multiplayer and the shelf life of its pop references, You Don't Know Jack is a fun quiz game.

With the new scavenger hunt mode included, the Vita version of Proteus has something to offer that the PC version didn't, but it's still a polarising experience.

When it's good, Supertype is great, and it's worth sticking with it through the lower points to get to those soaring heights.

Death Rally provides plenty of cool weapons and rides, yet the absence of multiplayer and tighter track designs prevent it from being truly killer.

A unique take on the third-person action genre with satisfyingly different touchscreen controls.

Top marks for creativity: Glyph Quest is beautiful to behold and some of its systems of play are intriguingly deep, even if its base play isn't that inventive.

Resynth's musical design and relaxed pace makes for a satisfying minimalist puzzle game.

World of Warships offers plenty for fans of nautical engagement, but the pace might be a bit too slow for others.

Subnautica is a thrilling survival game set on a watery alien planet. With engaging survival combat and a beautiful world to explore, the only thing bringing this mobile port down is the autosave freeze issue.

A massive, beautifully collected, exceptional value for money anthology of the Final Fantasy IV universe, yet one that will do nothing to convert non-FF fans.

Field Commander is a polished, well-presented game with loads of options, but it's let down by weak AI. Best enjoyed via multiplayer.

Mos Speedrun is a fun old skool platformer with tight controls and some neat tricks that help make it stand out from the crowd.