Minor grievances with the finer points of combat aside, Mediatonic's latest is a handsome, challenging, laugh-out-loud funny arena-based brawler.

An arcade experience so authentic it'll have you shoving 10p coins in your Vita's cartridge slot.

It's a little buggy, and a little repetitive, but if you put the time in you'll find a bombastic game that fits nicely onto the Vita.

Lara's first adventure retains its capacity for wide-open wonder, but the idiosyncratic controls, punishing difficulty, and sparse environments won't appeal to a mainstream crowd the way they once did.

In Too Deep is a focused start for this promising mini-series, but never really gets out of third-gear.

A short, sharp burst of arcade fun, Sinking Feeling is well worth picking up for a quick blase.

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle makes up for its lacking content with the kind of ridiculous, fun fighting that only Arc System Works can create.

Despite the game not having any new mechanics, the levels are polished, there is a good amount of challenge in each level, and the characters are just really fun to interact with. It’s a well-made platformer with some new characters that I just can’t get enough of.

A genuine surprise. The intoxicating mixture of exhilarating stunt work and impressive pace help to make this a top-notch racing title, albeit one with a few disappointing issues.

Suburbia is rough around almost every edge, but is built on solid enough foundations to deliver a satisfying experience in terms of both strategy and a sense of progress.

Avatar Legends: Realms Collide is a fan-service 4X strategy where the worlds of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra collide. It probably won't be appealing to non-fans of the franchise - but given how huge the fanbase is, that might not necessarily be a bad thing.

You might be surprised where the actual meat of the game lies, but Warhammer 40,000: Carnage is a well put together, entertaining diversion.

Leap of Fate is a fun and flashy mix up of genres that'll keep your fingers busy for a while.

A solid and entertaining game, Oscura Second Shadow doesn't quite do enough to make it stand out from its predecessor.

Attractive and addictive, this clone of Puzzle Bobble ticks almost all the right boxes, but its reliance on in-app purchases means it's best sampled in short doses.

There's no giant mechanical spider and no Will Smith, but Wild Wild West is still a rather pleasant surprise.

An entertaining, if familiar, shooter, Velocispider may not be the most original title on the App Store, but it offers up a good dose of dependable old skool gaming.

A sedate and soothing puzzler, Lines the Game doesn't offer much of a challenge, but that's not really the point.

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

Shame about the loss of multiplayer, but for solo gamers Rocket Riot is a real blast - in bite-sized portions, at least.

A gorgeous, varied endless runner that makes a good fist of refreshing a well worn genre, but for a slightly cynical difficulty spike.

A solid and entertaining adventure - look past the problems and you'll have a right good time.

Taking cues from Sonic, Mario, and other platforming greats, Jett Rocket II is an enjoyable, if flawed, variety-filled adventure.

Rainbow Moon makes some heavy mistakes, but it's still a great first attempt at an RPG from SideQuest Studios.

A surprisingly involved and polished arcade experience that's as deft as it is daft.

A shallow and fun arcade action game with plenty of attitude to fill in the gaps.

There's nothing in Running with Friends you haven't seen before in the endless-runner genre, but it's presented well enough, and can be very enjoyable with a few friends.

A run and gun twin-stick shooter with a little more to it than most. Xenowerk has its problems, but it's worth a look all the same.

Einstein Enigma has some issues, but its originality and challenge keep it from going flat.

A visually impressive point-and-click adventure, 1112 episode 3 continues the saga without offering too many answers. Despite all of its qualities, its high level of difficulty may limit the appeal.

A standard twin-stick shooter that suffers from a certain lack of substance, Age of Zombies will still provide a very entertaining, accessible and action-packed experience.

Often simplistic but rarely simple, this rhythm-action game nails what it sets out to do with enormous style and panache.

Endling - Extinction is Forever is a unique stealth game that raises the stakes using lovable cubs and a desperate mother fox across the dreary backdrop of the end of the world. It's a memorable narrative with effective mechanics, but it's not the ideal game to play on your mobile device. It's also best to go through it in short bursts rather than in long sessions to keep the repetitiveness at bay.

Blue Defense: Second Wave! is amusing when played to fill a free minute or two, but it lacks the depth needed to encourage extended play.

Spy Wars is an interesting idea for a real-time strategy game, though like most free-to-play games, you can expect a lot of waiting around.

Hack, Slash, Loot is a perfect roguelike if you're looking for a gaming snack. If you want a larger meal, you might be disappointed.

Final Fantasy III offers a solid role-playing experience, but despite the 3D refresh, it remains a bit part in the Final Fantasy canon.

A frantic and ridiculous arcade blast, Tasty Blue might not fill you up, but it's a decent meal all the same.

A neatly put together game of pass-and-don't-move, Score! Hero is a simple but engaging experience.

Max Axe provides a smashing good time, though it would be even better if the axe-chucking element offered a bit more speed and accuracy.

An exceptionally pretty and compulsive drag racing game, but not a revolution.

Identity V isn't a revelatory multiplayer game by any means, but it's well made, well polished and pretty darn fun. Definitely worth giving a go, but maybe skip the tutorial?

Star Fox: Command's strategic elements bog down its exciting flying levels, but it looks great, and multiplayer is thankfully free of turn-based antics.

Though it doesn't offer a lot of variety from stage to stage, Color Ranger is a fun mix of pool and pinball.

A clever adventure with a good story to tell, this is an excellent start to the series.

Stickman Tennis may look amateurish, but somewhere beneath its sketchy facade is a pretty decent game of tennis.

While it won't challenge seasoned puzzle gamers, Tic Toc Body Pop is a fun robot posing game and suitable for all ages.

A decent twist on the arcade jogger, and one that does enough differently to recommend.

A brilliantly fast-paced arcade kickabout. Tiny Striker isn't all of The Beautiful Game, but it's enough of it that it's hard to resist.

An engaging first episode that snaps along at a decent pace. Tales from the Borderlands might not have the emotional heft of Telltale's other games, but it's got enough charm and cheek to see it through.

Sandstorm: Pirate Wars features an excellent combat system, an intriguing world to explore, and a compulsive upgrade cycle. It's just a shame that the experience is brought down by poor F2P implementation.

Built on a foundation of hack-n-slash action, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce brings new depth to the series thanks in the main to its multiplayer modes.

A huge, immersive experience that suffers because it doesn't bend to the whims and needs of the hardware it's being played on.

An entertaining experiment, Puzzle Craft won't convert anyone to its slow-paced cause, but it'll certainly keep fans entertained.

Rogue Sky is arcade fun with a smooth, simple control scheme.

A clunky but ultimately entertaining dungeon crawler that does what it sets out to do with aplomb.

Barbarian Invasion is more of the same Total War experience, but unless you're already a fan, there's not much here to enjoy.

It's content rich, it's no looker, it's well put together, it's a match-three puzzle game. If you just can't get enough jewel busting in your life, then Cradle of Persia is for you.

While Gravity Guy is a typical perpetual runner with one or two rough spots, its frequent checkpoints and novel multiplayer mode make it worthwhile.

Patapon 2 improves on some areas of the classy rhythm-based strategy game, but the new leveling up system is overly complex.

It might not have a solid single-player campaign, but Beejumbled's excellent multiplayer goes some way to fix that.

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 gorgeous, well put together on-rails shooter. In the end, it is just another on-rails shooter, but you'll have fun with its on-rails shooting all the same.

Blindingly fast and impressively accessible, this otherwise sterling example of digital snowboarding is let down by a lack of consequence for playing badly.

A solid, deceptively intricate puzzler that is best enjoyed against human opposition.

Boasting plenty of old skool swagger, The Last Rocket is a challenging but rewarding puzzler slightly spoiled by one or two imperfections.

An unflinchingly tough, sometimes frustrating experience, Futuridium EP Deluxe just about has the gameplay so you can see past its foibles.

A strong and compelling RPG hidden under mountains of fan service. Marvelous AQL should seriously reconsider bringing sexy back if there's a sequel.

It might not be the most interesting Final Fantasy game ever made, but there's fun to be had here all the same.

A mixed bag of brilliance and frustration, Super Lemonade Factory 2 is still worth a look.

A sharp edged ARPG with a lot going for it. Blade: Sword of Elysion isn't perfect, but it's quite a lot of fun.

Though suffering from weak visuals and slightly ponderous pace, Top Spin 3's tight controls and involving career mode see it challenging at the top of the DS tennis rankings.

A great roguelike platformer, full of challenge and excitement, slightly spoiled by clumsy controls.

A simple and entertaining airborne blaster, MetalStorm: Aces isn't revolutionary, but it's pretty enjoyable.

While it adds a great new game mode, Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots doesn't quite have enough extra content to make it essential.

Though it suffers occasionally in its pacing, World to the West is a fun 3D adventure/puzzler for players of all ages.

A great mobile adaptation of a board game well-suited to the platform, but the multiplayer leaves a lot to be desired.

It feels a bit like it’s rolled in from 1995, but Armadillo Gold Rush is quite nice, fairly fun, and somewhat charming

A fast-paced, clever dodge-'em-up, Dextris has enough going for it that it's definitely worth a look.

Mixing line-drawing with tower defence, A.I.R Defense is an interesting, if unbalanced experiement.

A good and challenging treatment of an unusual subject, but lacks some of the polish you'd expect at the price.

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

There are a few niggles here and there, but as a package Rollabear offers a decent few hours of quick-fire fun.

Wispin is a bright, original arcade experience that needs to expand its palette with additional modes and gameplay features.

Ridge Racer 3D plays it safe by offering the same irresistible power-sliding gameplay we've come to know and love over the past few years, but the impressive 3D effect can't compensate entirely for the crude visuals and lack of online play.

It's not the most original battler/RPG on mobile, but Sacred Legends does a wonderful job bringing the series to a small screen.

There are some nice moments in Hooky Crook, and for the most part they're interesting enough to keep you playing.

Elliot Quest is fun with beautifully designed dungeons, but the finer details and overall story fall short of what it needs make it a truly great game.

Despite its slimey appearance, Fix the Leaks provides a solid experience.

Instantly accessible and enjoyable in short bursts, F1 Challenge doesn't offer the complexity of its home console parent but will nevertheless please fans of the sport.

Batman: Arkham City Lockdown adds its own spin to the Infinity Blade-styled action game and packs a meaty punch with its presentation, but it never quite takes flight.

Rainmaker is a slick and entertaining puzzler. While it might not have the chops to hang around in your games folder too long, it's still worth a look.

Fast, furious and typically fierce, MK: Unchained is an accomplished fighter made all the more interesting by the addition of unusual play modes.

An interesting combination of mechanics makes for a compelling and highly enjoyable game but, if it’s available in your region, you’d be better off with the mobile original.

It's not exactly the most exciting post-apocalyptic game out there, but if casual is your bag there's a lot to like here.

Slow to play, but fun to tackle, this puzzle-platformer is sweetly entertaining.

A bizarre and intriguing blend of ideas and styles, Forever Lost doesn't always manage to pull off its ambitious plans, but when it does it's pretty special.

Call of Duty: Strike Team is one-part clumsy FPS, and one-part satisfying top-down strategy game. Spend most of your time with the latter and you'll be guaranteed a pretty good time.