Armageddon is a straightforward castle vs. castle battler that opts for simplicity and a high level of difficulty over creativity and depth.

A colourful iteration on Pong, Bit.Trip Beat is to be enjoyed in spite of its structural shortcomings.

Part timing, part luck, Canabalt is the kind of quick-fix that has the potential to become a phenomenon, the game's free-running fix giving players a new kind of high score to chase.

A solid and deceptively involving tower defence game hidden behind some oddly retro visuals, Super Sanctum TD is nonetheless strictly for those who can’t get enough of this over-subscribed genre.

An enjoyable auto-runner with some auto-combat and RPG systems thrown in for good measure.

Little Acorns falls short of greatness, but it has many of the hallmarks of a hit iOS platformer and it's well worth a download.

Vibrant graphics and bold ideas breathe fresh air into James Cameron Avatar, despite the stifling quirks of its combat system and controls.

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.

The definitive handheld version, Transformers DS boasts decent gameplay, good presentation and clever online features that go beyond traditional movie-licensed fare.

A small-sized roguelike with a pretty big heart, Tiny Rogue will fill up a few minutes here and there with a lot of fun.

Caught in a zombie apocalypse? Escape From Zombie City can set you straight, with plenty of neat twists on the saturated genre.

Frantic, frenetic, and above all else random, Stardust Hero is an enjoyable - if not too daring - modern take on Peggle.

Puzzle and Dragons Story is a charming casual adventure game with strategic match-3 gameplay.

Despite offering little new, Air Supply has enough charm and good content to make stand with the best endless running games.

A fun game that uses Pinball's time-honoured physics to enhance a simple score chaser.

In case you haven't had enough puzzle platforming on PS Vita, Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark provides the goods.

Puzzle Expedition's difficulty curve may be off-kilter, but it's equally hard to deny that the puzzles are very clever.

A sharp and angry roguelike that mixes arcade sensibilities into its DNA but doesn't quite pull off the right quantities.

A fast-paced, sometimes repetitive but never boring blaster, TriBlaster is definitely worth a shot.

Does little to peel away the flaws of the original, presenting new levels and mini-games with only incremental changes to its controls and options.

Hey! Pikmin lacks the smarts and the sheer visual appeal of the main series, but it's a warmly appealing diversion for fans and younger newcomers.

Mazes of Fate is a classic example of a lovingly crafted yet off-beat GBA title – it might smell a bit iffy but the gameplay can be truly intoxicating.

A workmanlike small screen accompaniment to its big screen inspiration, Iron Man 2 keeps the PSP ticking along nicely.

Bub and Bob would be proud: Jelly Dash has that golden era Taito positivity in spades, and squishes in an entertaining and fast-paced puzzler at the same time.

Shamefully enjoyable, and somewhat broken, Dynasty Warriors 8 doesn't disappoint.

Menial tasks and lame mini-games weigh down the fun in what ought to have been a thrilling extension of The Sims 3.

Pigs Can't Fly livens up the flappy formula, but its problems can be more than a little aggravating.

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.

The race for the best driving game on mobile almost got interesting, but 2K Drive has too many technical issues to truly keep up with the very best in the field.

Archangel is a well-crafted dungeon-crawler with a handful of nice touches, but it could use a little more spark and imagination in its world design and core gameplay.

The excellent game book engine underneath can't quite iron out House of Hell's problems. It's still a good game, but it pales somewhat in comparison to its predecessor.

Stylish but standard; Old Clockmaker's Riddle is a good example of a title in a genre you may well be a bit sick of by now.

An interesting take on sliding down a mountain, Cubed Snowboarding is a lot of fun while it lasts.

Charm and humour are mere veneer on this insanely tough arcade game, but it's oddly compelling and every point earned feels rewarding.

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

A fun, challenging puzzling platformer that works well on touchscreen.

An extremely solid experience that mostly succeeds. The impatient might object to the convoluted puzzles and the combat is a weak link, but as the first serious example of handheld horror, this sets a satisfyingly high bar.

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

It can become repetitive and roguelike fans may find it too easy going, but Dungeonism is a refreshingly accessible take on a familiar genre.

An unabashed Peggle rip-off, albeit a very good one.

Let's Golf! 3 plays and looks fantastic, but its use of in-app purchases and its energy system means it borders on unplayable for those without bottomless pockets.

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

LA Noire on Switch isn't perfect, but a lot of that's down to its age and the mechanics. As a port, it plays great on Switch.

A largely entertaining word game, with some great ideas, but it bangs on a bit towards the end.

Bereft of new content and lumbered with a seriously flawed save game system, it would be easy to dismiss Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D as a waste of plastic, but the action-packed, score-based gameplay is undeniably engaging.

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

Well it might not be the most complex game in the world, Mmm Fingers has enough going for it to keep you entertained for a while.

PS All-Stars Battle Royale plays around the Smash Bros formula, and comes away with a multiplayer experience that's enjoyable, but not essential.

Jenga replicates the look and feel of the old puzzling favourite handsomely, although snubbing gyroscopic control is a missed opportunity.

Ecolibrium provides bite-size play that needs to be periodically checked up upon rather than taken in hour-long chunks. It's good fun, but unless you're packing a 3G PS Vita, it's not the best title for when you're out and about on the road.

An interesting, frustrating game that just about manages to be worth some of your time.

It's another engrossing slice of portable football management, but this still isn't anything like the full Football Manager experience we should be getting by now.

The perfect beginner's strategy role-player, even if it's one you'll eventually abandon for better and more involved alternatives.

Entertaining and easy to play, Trouble in Tin Town may not have the depth, but it does serve as a good starting point for the genre.

Garage, Inc. offers a neat setting for time management gameplay without the depth and features needed to make it truly stand out.

Though it doesn't do anything radical with the perpetual-climbing genre, Sir Lovalot is a highly polished example with a neat 3D twist.

There might not be that much depth here, but Mucho Taco is surprisingly engaging all the same.

Technically brilliant and often thrilling, but also considerably lighter than its predecessor and unable to provide the same long-term appeal.

A nice blend of styles and ideas, Pocket Titans isn't perfect, but it is a lot of good-natured fun.

An enjoyable little platform game, Super Lemonade Factory has a few nice ideas, but it can't quite see them through to fruition.

PlunderNauts is an attractive ship combat game with plenty of depth. It's a depth you'll have to work hard to reveal, though.

A fine adventure with a cracking plot and some imaginative puzzles, only let down by some interface inconsistencies.

Despite a limited set of features, Denki Blocks! is a highly polished puzzler that provides a good mental workout.

Kind of Soccer is the kind of casual coffee time gaming that we bought an iPhone for. Easy, fun, and forgettable.

Although it's blessed with many of the positive attributes of its predecessor, Carnivores: Ice Age is also doesn't do enough to differentiate itself aside from the change of scenery.

A solid and frequently impressive platform game, but its ferocious nature often makes it too frustrating.

Right now it's not technically a game, but there's still a lot to like in Topia's world-building experiments.

SpongeBob's Super Bouncy Fun Time is a well-presented and competent Peggle clone.

Although its appeal won't last forever, Assault Commando still offers some enjoyable shooting action and neatly invokes warm feelings of classics action games and movies.

Easy on the eye, Holy Moly Dragons is a fun dragon themed tower defence in need of a longer lifespan and strategic options.

ARise is certainly an interesting implementation of the ARKit. It doesn't quite manage to live up to its potential though, and that's a bit of a shame. Still, in spite of the niggles there's a lot to like here. And if you prefer your games a little more thoughtful then it's well worth checking out.

It lacks the complexity and strategy of a true MOBA, but Titan Brawl makes a valiant effort of making the genre mobile-friendly.

Crazy Taxi is big, loud and crude, and it's certainly showing its age - but this smooth conversion is still extremely difficult to put down.

An entertaining twist on the endless-runner, A Wonderland Story misses out on greatness by throwing too many ideas at the player.

The carnage is satisfying and the violence is meaty. Dead Trigger 2 might not be fresh, but it's solid, dependable fun.

Frobisher's Mega Fun Pack is a bit of a mixed bag, but still well worth the asking price if you're up for a bit more of the Frob.

Another welcome addition to the eShop's already stellar line-up, The Rolling Western's unique spin on tower defence is as noteworthy as its flaws.

Those wishing for a Doctor Who action game will probably turn their nose up at this virtual card game, but it'll be their loss as this is a surprisingly enjoyable gem that younger gamers are likely to remember fondly for some time.

Repetitive levels and odd control choices threaten to shut Revolt down, but solid action and an attractive presentation keep it powered up.

If you can overlook its occasional oddities, The Forgotten Room is on its way to being an excellent point-and-click puzzler

An intriguing look at where some of the ideas in Sorcery! and 80 Days came from, Down Among the Dead Men isn't as good as Inkle's other games, but it's still worth a look.

Solid tower defence gameplay with a nifty, if entirely skippable, augmented reality feature thrown in for good measure.

A fun, if slightly repetitive, zombie-killing driving game with a Tyrannosaurus rex and UFO thrown in for good measure.

The button-based control system isn't ideal but other than this, Bloons Minis is an enjoyable version of the popular web puzzler.

An entertaining platformer, but one that isn't as engaging as its predecessors.

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.

Unlike its predecessor, Evoland 2 tends not to get so swept up in how clever it's being. And that makes it a far warmer and more welcoming experience. It's still poking fun, but it's doing it because it cares, not because it's mean. Sure, it's a little on the scatterbrained side, and there are RPGs on the App Store that do all of the things that it tries out better. But as an experience in pleasant nostalgia, there's enough care and attention been lavished on this one to make it worth your while.

A lovingly presented, if scruffily haphazard, roguelike that shows its board game workings.

Back to the Future Ep2 HD would be more charming if it weren't for pesky technical problems and performance issues.

Coconut Dodge possesses entertaining gameplay great for filling spare moments, even if it's not wildly original or innovative in terms of mechanics.

Whether you like pinball or not, there's no denying that Marvel Pinball 3D ticks numerous right boxes.

Fire Emblem Warriors tries to blend together two distinct franchises, and it almost manages to pull it off.

There are sadly no prizes for guessing which evergreen Nintendo franchise this game is trying to replicate, and while it's not in the same class, Dragon Island Blue should appeal to fans of the genre.

Although it lacks the long-term appeal that many other PlayStation Mobile titles boast, Fuel Tiracas offers tense and challenging gameplay that is best sampled in short bursts.

There's still plenty of room for improvement with patches and bug fixes, but NBA 2K14 shows signs of improvement.

FlipShip isn't the most original shooter, but genre fans will enjoy the ride.

A fun match-three RPG hybrid that hits all the right notes, even if they are familiar ones.

Popstar Physics: Save Toshi 2 isn't pretty, but it sure is addictive.