This Disney Pixel RPG is just what its title is: an RPG with a party of Disney characters fighting a universe-ending threat that quickly eats your energy and tests your luck.

A solid puzzler which is occasionally hampered by control issues and an over-reliance on trial and error gameplay.

Pirate's Treasure is a doubloon in the giant chest of twin-stick shooters: it's worth its weight, even if it's only one of many.

A promising concept that falls short of the finish line, sabotaged by tilt-screen tablet controls and lack of multiplayer functionality.

A lovely little downloadable for the creative types in younger age brackets, this solidly constructed application yields a surprising level of flexibility considering its cheap and cheerful design.

It's simple and brutish, but there's a lot of violent fun to be had in The Gods: Rebellion, and the combo system makes each crunching blow that bit more satisfying.

Jydge offers more of Neon Chrome's twin-stick carnage, but with a livelier tone and more open structure.

A reasonably entertaining endless-runner, Pac-Man Dash! could replace its fading star with anyone else and still have the same effect.

A sleeper hit in the making, Monster Monpiece's rich battles and complex strategy elements are unfortunately overshadowed by its tawdry artwork and painful fan service.

Nicely structured gameplay make Sam & Max Episode 1 playable, even if it's only mildly amusing.

While it's entertaining in small bursts, Suspect in Sight! stubbornly refuses to let go of its extra content, leaving you trapping the same criminals for far too long.

It may have a few wrinkles but, crucially, the adventuring returns to the forefront of the Tomb Raider experience.

BackStab sails on restless oceans, thrown about by ropey controls and annoying bugs, but it remains a swashbuckling romp that will appeal to fans of Captain Jack Sparrow and his kin – if they can stay the course, that is.

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

Neon Chrome is a solid twin-stick shooter with more meat to it than you might initially expect.

Teenage Zombies is a refreshingly irreverent and playable platform romp that is only slightly sullied by some unfortunate repetition and an overall lack of challenge.

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.

A campy turn-based adventure with the right idea, Tactical Soldier: Undead Rising discharges gameplay riddled with flaws both superficial and substantive flaws that make it tough to recommend.

Cunningly fusing word play with finger-friendly action, AbraWordabra offers something that's a little different from the norm, and is well worth investigating.

A fine remake, but it can't fix the flaws of the tawdry, outdated original.

Delivering in terms of looks, Chocolate Tycoon proves far less proficient when it comes to the actual process of making the sweet stuff.

It might not be a game you'll want to play in public, but Deception IV is a unique puzzler that's as dark as it is satisfying.

If you're willing to try something a bit out of the ordinary, Criminal Girls 2 has a battle system at its core that just about redeems its shady veneer.

Surgeon Simulator is hilarious, fresh, and oddly satisfying, but it's just a little to slap dash and shallow for its own good.

Cities: Skyline is sometimes frantic, sometimes peaceful, and great fun to play, but performance issues plague it at almost every turn.

Worms Revolution Extreme is a good Worms game, with solid controls and great multiplayer action. But it is just another Worms game, and we're a little bit sick of those.

Royal Revolt 2 looks, sounds, and plays wonderfully. To get anywhere at an acceptable pace, though, you'll have to spend real money - and lots of it.

Total War Battle: Kingdoms is a bit of a mouthful, but when it gives you so much to do it's hardly a surprise it takes a while to say its name.

If you're looking for a mighty challenge, then this may well be the music game for you. That's doubley so if you're still listening to the likes of Marilyn Manson and Papa Roach.

Gravity Hook HD has a uniquely punishing brand of gameplay that slaps you away with its difficulty, but reels you back in with a fine presentation and excellent unlockable mode.

Bridge Odyssey is a good-looking game, but it's let down by its complex and frustrating control method.

Loads of fun for about an hour, after which the batteries and enjoyment from this robot run a little dry.

A retro feast for the eyes and the ears that's let down by sluggish, unreliable controls and damp squib shooting.

A trip back to the bad old days of mediocre film tie-ins, Wreck-it Ralph isn't abysmal, but it's unlikely it'll keep you entertained for very long.

Tough and brilliantly presented, Lumber Jacked is an excellent blast of hardcore platforming action.

A noble effort to bring a PC-style dungeon-crawler to iOS, but Iesabel makes the wrong kind of compromises.

Gorgeous to look at and fun to play, Lightning Fighter 2's biggest weakness is the greediness of the developer.

It may be ugly and unrefined in its presentation, but this is a smart, challenging, and surprisingly substantial strategy game.

There are a few enjoyable moments, but Oil Rush doesn't manage to thread them together into an entertaining whole.

Although Ragnarok Odyssey Ace falls into many of the same pitfalls as its predecessor, it still offers a fair amount of fun if you don't overthink it.

King of the Course starts out fairly strong, and implements an interesting swing mechanic, but the aftertouch controls ruin the fun as often as they enhance it.

Audio Defence expertly executes on a clever idea. But it's more of a fun gimmick than a game you'll want to keep coming back to.

Paradise Bay doesn't do much, but what it does do is going to be the perfect poison for a certain type of player.

There's a good idea here, but it loses its way too early on to really recommend.

Street Fighter 4: Champion Edition doesn't really work on mobile. One to give a miss for now.

Felix the Reaper invites players into this rich, quirky, and tragically romantic world of hilarious deaths and bop-your-head-to-the-beat dance moves, but ultimately falls short on creating a more compelling gaming experience. Dive into it for a puzzle or two a day, but it’s not something you’ll likely be absorbed into from the get-go.

A game that's simple to pick up but requires some practice, Fish Out Of Water! is an enjoyable sea creature-flinging romp.

Bloodmasque is a truly odd mish-mash of swipe-based action, social, and JRPG elements, but only its historical vampire lore is executed with any great conviction.

Skate It takes the good work of the Nintendo DS version and effectively jams it into the iPhone with little concern for control complexity, yielding a disappointing and frustrating skateboarding simulation.

Generic action, performance problems and a lack of direction thwart any chance of Etolis: Arena becoming a twin-stick classic.

An accessible and fun racing game that places you in the driver's seat as you build, customize, and race cars on the streets.

Likeable, fun rhythm game that uses clips from Warner Bros' most famous cartoon enemies to spice up the action. Bit simplistic and lacks any outstanding features, but it is universally playable.

Far more than a cynical cash-in, this PSP version of Final Fantasy is the perfect opportunity to see where it all began.

A big silly game full of repetitive combat and simple missions, Assassin's Creed Pirates somehow still manages to be fun.

It may lack the necessary depth to keep adult gamers contented but MySims will appeal to the younger generation of DS owners.

An action-packed, well-written campaign carries Battlefield: Bad Company 2 past shallow multiplayer and general control issues.

The longevity of Bunny the Zombie Slayer may be short-lived, but the gameplay and graphics are fantastic, and the action is instantly appealing.

Germinator is rather sketchy in its execution, but offers fairly solid Bust-a-Move gameplay.

A lightweight, odd action game that never makes you feel part of the fun, Bloodstroke is too muddled to really recommend.

A rich evocation of the wonders of Westeros, marred slightly by an overly light strategy model and significantly by egregious free-to-play elements.

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.

Seasoned Warriors veterans will love being able to take the hacking and slashing with them on the go, but those new to the series most likely won't find much fun to be had.

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

Half-hearted and without any direction to speak of, Gangstar Rio: City of Saints is evidence of little else than Grand Theft Auto's greatness, serving up a forgettable and muddled entry in the sandbox genre.

While not completely free of the flaws it highlights in other role-playing games, Fara's tongue-in-cheek humour cannot fail to evoke a smile from even the most stony-faced RPG player.

Robot Unicorn Attack Heavy Metal Edition has all the elements of a good endless running game, but an underwhelming sense of style ruins its appeal.

It hits all the right notes, but Catch The Candy is a pretty average puzzler.

Woody Woodpecker combines the gameplay of Tiny Wings and Mario Kart to fairly good effect, but perfunctory execution clips its feathers.

A cartoon-style romance full of silliness, Boy Loves Girl hides a fiendishly addictive game under a simple premise, then dares you to escape its obsessive trials.

A decent range of great value, genuine arcade classics neutered by poorly implemented controls.

It doesn't reinvent the endless-runner genre, but it's a good, low-investment game perfect for those obsessed with chasing leaderboard scores.

This is Scrabble X Street Fighter X Facebook, and it plays as good as that sounds. It's still not mass appeal enough to turn the heads of people disinterested in word games, though.

NinJump Rooftops literally takes over where NinJump leaves off, and it's an equally fun, if familiar, experience.

A bright and bouncy arcade brawler that never feels tight or deep enough to warrant the repetition.

For all of Overkill 2's obsession with weaponry, there isn't enough of an actual game in here to keep you interested.

A futuristic re-skin can't hide the flaws from appearing in one of this usually reliable series' weakest titles. Budding, but no full bloom.

The gaming equivalent of a brussel sprout – despite being a solid experience, Harvest Moon DS' weak presentation leaves something of a bitter taste.

While there are occasional flashes of what might have been, Tin Man Can is too bland to recommend.

It might lack a little glitz and glamour, but Cubemen 2 is a satisfyingly deep tactical shooter all the same.

A playable multiplayer-only diversion for Gameloft's FPS series, but Modern Combat Versus lacks the friction-free charm of Guns of Boom.

Its title suggests big changes to the formula that just aren't here, but Dynasty Warriors NEXT will appease series veterans who just want to have a copy of their favourite franchise anywhere they go.

Scary and modern in all the right ways, Book of Shadows preserves the feel of its predecessor while improving on its aged gameplay and graphics.

Code of Princess looks and sounds brill, but the shallow nature of its hack 'n' slash action lets it down greatly.

Double Cross has enough clever ideas and level design to deliver a fun experience, despite some of its nagging problems.

Uncharted: Fight for Fortune is a fun little time-waster in between real Uncharted releases, but it's one that's riddled with issues.

While it starts off brightly, Ring Run Circus quickly loses its sheen and descends into mediocrity.

A competent stunt racer that's a little too nondescript and derivative for its own good.

Miitopia has charm in spades, but its casual brand of JRPG might be a little too light and fluffy for some.

Pilot Academy offers moments of great enjoyment that are unavoidably affected by both the game and the PSP's shortcomings.

Still, the payment structure doesn't get in the way of the raw, petrol-stinking enjoyment too much. If you're a funny of pointlessly gritty cop-bashing Fast and Furious nonsense, then this is well worth checking out.

A fun action-adventure with good production values, Elemental Rage lacks the polish that defines a truly great game.

MiniGame Paradise is a slick and varied mini-game collection with optional in-app purchases that's slightly guilty of sacrificing gameplay for profit.

Fittingly shallow and suitably silly, this auto-runner is one of the better examples of the genre, if still limited in its appeal.

Clever, inventive, and moving, this short but sweet puzzler is not soon forgotten.

Tough, relentless, and very clever, Raid Leader is more about brain power than brute force, but its meshing of RPG with RTS is one to savour.

Another crazed, retro blast from the mind of Jeff Minter, FiveADay is a little tricky to get to grips with, but once it clicks it's hilarious fun.

A pretty atmosphere and reliance on nostalgia don't make up for the simple gameplay, low amount of content, and buggy nature of this release.

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.