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.

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

True to its DS roots, Wire Way is a big game, which while offering hours of alien-flicking fun, also suffers somewhat from its scale.

Despite one or two control inadequacies, Blackout represents a creditable attempt at offering up something new to the match-three puzzle genre.

Those who previously complained about the title's lack of touch screen will be thoroughly satisfied this time around. Mind you, if you've played it already, there's not that much point grabbing it again. Despite the fact Max: The Curse of Brotherhood isn't a fantastic game, it is a great platformer/puzzler which does shine up nicely on the Switch.

Despite a few irritating stages, this remains a blisteringly fast and entertaining Sonic outing.

Despite the premise, and the look, Apples vs. Robots can be shockingly fun.

An entertaining little puzzler, Be Together doesn't quite have the style or the ingenuity to be a must-buy.

Utterly addictive in nature, 1000 Heroz's series of daily races is undoubtedly hard to put down, though working out the right path from the wrong one is even more difficult than in a bible parable.

Hatoful Boyfriend is thoroughly recommended for fans of the genre, alongside anyone with a taste for the absurd looking for a new experience.

A simple and entertaining enough casual roguelike, Land Sliders doesn't have much meat on its bones, but that's fine.

A delightfully silly physics-puzzler that's slightly derivative but highly entertaining.

It might not be the perfect fit for touchscreen devices, but Metal Slug 2 is still an awful lot of fun.

Unusual gameplay and rich theme help bring Vietnam to life, but repetition sets in sooner than it should.

A decent conclusion to a punishing roguelike trilogy that wisely takes some of the sting out of your numerous and inevitable deaths.

Night School Studios' top of the line writing takes steps to save what was an imperfect movie in this fine narrative-driven adventure.

Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 might not be the hardest game to get to grips with, but it's still fun with an interesting mechanic.

All in all, if you love your social media, then this could certainly have you adding the app to your daily routine, especially if Nintendo incorporates it into its upcoming NX system.

Dragon Ball Legends might be one of the best licensed anime games on mobile, as well as one of the best looking. One of the better anime time wasters on mobile.

A badly dubbed point-and-click that at least packs the artwork to get you in the mood for the next Broken Sword - but it’s not the main event.

It might be what it looks like, but if you can get past that Angel Stone offers a lot of simple grindy fun.

Despite some pacing and loading issues, this is a game with a good, solid and inventive soul that offers a unique and enjoyable take on rhythm gaming for the persevering gamer.

Mushroom Wars 2 does everything pretty well, but what it does isn't the most exciting combination of ideas.

A flawed but enjoyable romp, saved in part by a fun multiplayer mode, Wild Blood isn't vintage Gameloft, but it's entertaining in small chunks.

A well-made tower defence game that, for a free-to-play title, comes at a high price. Alien Creeps TD is fully featured but a tad expensive.

While particularly savvy players are unlikely to find anything especially innovative in Machineers, the amount of care that’s gone into this blend of existing ideas is noteworthy, with an experience tainted only by its need for further fleshing out.

Providing both action-based and tactical gameplay, Glory Days 2: Brotherhood of Men brings a new, innovative experience to DS wargaming.

Captivating art and fun gameplay come together in this runner. With a few tweaks to the controls, this will be an extremely solid title.

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.

This feels a bit retro, but still holds up as a solid dungeon crawler.

A novel combination of physics gameplay and creative online scoring, Finger Physics: Thumb Wars could stand for more polished level design.

Too simple a set up to stretch out across an entire game, Egg vs. Chicken is nonetheless an entertaining match-three battler, even if it comes to the boil a little too quickly.

A well presented freemium take on Theme Park-style games, Tiny Tower wins plaudits for its early activity and quirky nature, but lacks long-term compulsion.

Chillaxian delivers what its name promises: an arcade shooter that manages to be challenging and mellow.

A clever, unique top-down shooter that is ultimately enjoyable, if only for a short while.

Snoopy's Street Fair is a solid iOS freemium title that's hampered by its emphasis on grinding.

Super Bomberman R offers the trademark multiplayer battling fun, but doesn't do anywhere near enough to justify the price tag.

Mighty Switch Force is clever, charming, and fun, but feels more like a prototype than a full game.