A classy conversion of the latest Phoenix Wright game that makes up for a certain lack of freshness with a high degree of polish.

Spellfall is a pretty looking match-3 puzzler that's not without its charm, but its free to play elements get in the way much of the time.

A harsh and unforgiving game, GravityLine has its moments, but getting to them is pretty tough.

Fairly bland but nicely illustrated shooty zombie shenanigans, largely wrecked by dreadful controls and an inevitably dispiriting upgrade system.

A highly unusual, accessible and entertaining card game that's regrettably limited to solo play.

A fascinating concept that, against all odds, makes a turn-based asynchronous sport work, and work well.

A fun, if flawed endless flyer that'll have you smiling for a while.

There's a neat idea here, but Battle Group 2 doesn't add enough to that core to make it worth your while.

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

In an odd twist, the monetization in Brave Furries is actually more interesting than the puzzles themselves.

Assault Vector is a slow space blast for an hour or two, but it's all too easy to crush your foes after a dozen upgrades.

A colourful and briefly entertaining but ultimately repetitive and irritating freemium physics game.

Primitives is an admirably unique and challenging puzzle game, though some control issues keep it from greatness.

A dull and fatally over-simplified take on the RPG, One Tap RPG streamlines interaction to the point where it's not really a game at all.

Why Does it Spin has its moments, but you'll have to get to them through gritted teeth.

Addictive and satisfying, Disgaea 4 is an amazing game if you're willing to commit a lot of time to it.

A solid port of a remarkable game, Dragon Quest 4 might creak at the joints nowadays, but it's still worth your time.

A delightfully constructed memory test that grows in complexity and appeal the deeper in you go.

An imaginative, lovely looking game that somehow conspires to render godhood dull and repetitive.

Space Colors is vibrant, dazzling, and has some great controls, but its staccato structure means it never quite shines as brightly as it could.

A short, shallow experience, Dante's Fall doesn't do enough to make it worth more than a cursory glance.

MZR is the twitch-puzzler alternative to a caffeine injection that'll dust off your brain cogs in no time.

A solid if unremarkable arcade racer with an interesting control method and some annoying free to play trappings.

Celleste offers the player a whimsical world, but its gameplay is confusing at worst, and basic at best.

Although it looks like a hardcore driving simulator, this is a game that's fast and easy and is targeted at the 'arcade-casual' player. Serious drivers might find it wanting, but coffee time gamers will enjoy getting behind this wheel.

A fast-paced runner with some fresh ideas, Time Tangle - Adventure Time isn't perfect, but it's got a lot going for it.

An incredibly exacting endless flyer that may just be too punishing for most gamers to stomach.

Jacob Jones 2 offers a rich world, and a handful of fun puzzles. But a brazen lack of content and no advancement in story turns this into a throwaway app.

Epic Arena has the basis for a decent strategy boardgame, but a poor structure for both solo and social players limits its appeal.

It has its moments, but Super Heavy Sword is still a little too clunky and cumbersome for its own good.

Fast, fun, and frenetic, its flaws and rough edges are easy to forgive once you're competently zooming through the cityscape at breakneck speed.

Metrico is a beautiful, imaginative, and ingenious puzzle game with an original idea at its heart and some seriously sharp brainteasers.

A colourful and comprehensive Pokémon clone, Micromon isn't up to the standards of the Nintendo original, but it ably fills a gaping gap in the mobile roster.

Epic Skater really isn't all that epic, but it's certainly quite a bit of fun.

Iron Knights doesn't exactly break the action RPG mould, but it scratches the itch quite well.

A truly wretched experience that lacks any semblance of gameplay, and can't even shore itself up with graphics that look anything other than ordinary. Awful.

A rushed port of a clumsy adaptation can't disguise the quality game shining underneath.

For a game that demands you take very careful control of targeting and independent caterpillar tracks, the overall experience Tank Biathlon offers is surprisingly unbalanced.

Murl the Squirrel is a perfectly fine game, but we expect more from Ravenous nowadays.

A nicely constructed puzzler all about slotting shapes together, but once you've clicked with the core concept it doesn't really go anywhere.

A facsimile of everything that made Crazy Taxi great. Crazy Taxi: City Rush is fun, but it's not a patch on the original.

A sharp, wonderfully written adventure, 80 Days deserves your attention.

Starts off as a damp squib, but buy even the cheapest IAP and you'll find a game that really makes a splash.

A surprisingly respectable brawler that sports the solid shell of a bona fide ninja turtle, but not the muscular legs.

ShipAntics: The Legend of the Kiki Beast looks great, but it's a bit too simple even for a kid's game. Except when it's not.

Knight Girl does a few interesting things with its gameplay, but it's simply not enough. The rather unfriendly monetisation doesn't help, either.

A game with a lot of big ideas, none of which it quite manages to see through.

While some good things come in small packages, the limitations of this beginner's tower defence title means that The Great Prank War is more The 'Meh' Prank War to all but die-hard Regular Show fans.

Rogue Legacy is a frightfully fun twist on Castlevania, but the nature of its RPG backbone can turn the adventure into a bit of a grind.

An ambitious yet inviting freeform platform-adventure that strikes the perfect balance between depth and accessibility.

This strategy game is grand, but perhaps a bit too grand for mobile.

With its format of release being questionable at best, daWindci Deluxe's new additions just about manage to keep its old score afloat.

Master of Craft is an addictive mix of simulation and action / RPG. Even dedicated fighters will enjoy being a merchant for a while.

The King of Fighters '98 is a fantastic port of an excellent game, but don't expect any frills.

A mesmerising, creepy, unique, and frustrating puzzle platformer.

Poptile has a decent central idea, but it doesn't manage to expand on it enough to really hook you in.

A touch disjointed, but always captivating, this cinematic Charlie's Angels in space has modern sensibilities, smarts and attitude/

A gently paced point-and-click adventure with more heart than difficulty, The Phantom PI Mission Apparition is well worth a look.

The novelty of the Walking Dead series is wearing off a bit, and 'Amid the Ruins' lacks the tension of some previous episodes, but good storytelling is timeless.

Despite its unassuming nature, Red Ball 4 is a thoughtfully constructed and surprisingly nuanced platformer.

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

Fast and instantly enjoyable, LetterHero is light on complexity but painfully addictive, making you feel just dumb enough that you have to prove it wrong by landing higher and higher scores.

A somewhat flat, vague 3D runner that doesn't really bring anything new or exciting to the genre.

There's a good game here somewhere, but it gets lost beneath poor puzzles and badly implemented ideas.

CCG fans are unlikely to be lured from their heavyweights of choice, but those looking to supplement their gaming diet could do far worse than giving Star Admiral a go.

Though a bit limited in content, Mad Bullets is a bright, light-hearted shooting gallery game with precise controls.

A limp revival of a lost iOS classic, Swords & Poker Adventures offers an interesting mix of RPG, card game, and strategy ingredients, but the preparation has been fumbled.

Sky Tourist Blitz Trip is fun, but it's tempered by a lack of original ideas, and some really frustrating difficulty spikes.

A well put together, reasonably original arcade game. Ninja Up! won't hold your attention for long, but you'll have fun with it while it does.

Like Rosa herself, Blackwell 3: Convergence is a more confident and surefooted game. It's easily the best episode yet, but there are still improvements to make.

Rescue Co. isn't a bad game, but its charm wears thin remarkably quickly, betraying its lack of depth.

It's like a Lethal Weapon knock-off story in a Blade Runner knock-off world, all filtered through the pure madness that is a Kemco RPG. If that description sounds awesome to you, drop a few bucks on this one. I doubt you'll be disappointed that you did.

If Dino Hunters: Deadly Shores weren't free to play, it might be something approaching outstanding.

An interesting twist on the shooter genre, Zombie Commando won't be to everyone's tastes, but there's still a lot here to like.

A neat reworking of classic mechanics, Battle Fleet 2 is a surprisingly fun modern package.

If you're willing to put significant work in, the game will reward you. But there's no half measures or casual participation. Ingress is all or nothing.

Secret Files Tunguska is an enjoyable adventure with some good puzzles and lots of locations. It's just not imaginative or exciting enough for a full recommendation.

Alphabeats has an interesting rhythm, and it's fun while it lasts, but it can't quite catapult itself to the upper echelons of App Store gaming.

Sonic Jump Fever takes away more than it adds, and ends up feeling hollow compared to its more impressive sibling.

The Bearded Hero is a decent enough puzzle game, but it doesn’t really wow.

Disney Bola Football looks like a decent, cartoony game of football. It’s definitely cartoony.

Ratchet & Clank HD Trilogy is worth your time on Vita, regardless of whether you have nostalgia for the PS2 versions.

Dungeon Hearts Blitz is just another Puzzle & Dragons clone - and not a particularly good one, at that.

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

A weak interface and limited card selection can't disguise that Magic is still a great game.

This oddly-placed prequel is a scrappy game with some frustrating puzzles, but it's still an absorbing little ghost story.

A decently designed action puzzler that's badly spoiled by clumsy controls and a poor interface.

A stylish, eye-catching fighter that proves to be one of the Vita's essential games, even if it is marred by a poor storyline.

If you're feeling the itch for a platformer of yore, Callys Caves 2 is an easy recommendation.

It's not perfect, but Urban Trial Freestyle is tight enough most of the time to be worth a look.

The Wolf Among Us wraps up with a final series of pointless choices, boring fight scenes, and dissatisfying conclusions.

While it might be a little tight with its content, Transworld Endless Skater has enough going for it that it's worth a try.

A nicely presented casual physics puzzler that would benefit from stacking up a few more layers of complexity.

An amusing lampooning of modern game monetisation methods that actually enhances the ultra-fast, ultra-simple gameplay, and entertains through wry humour as much as engaging gameplay.

Blackwell: Legacy acts like a pilot episode, introducing a promising concept, characters, and puzzles but leaving you a little wanting.

Quick and loveable, Beyond Gravity keeps the action as simple as its controls and benefits hugely from this deep and rich accessibility. Ultimately forgettable, perhaps, but the kind of quick-hitting thumb cocaine smartphones were made for.

Seasoned puzzle fans will have a field day with this game, but those who prefer a little more meat in their experience will be left wanting more.

It's not a remarkable game, but Watercolors is interesting enough that it's worth more investigation.