First Wood War is an attractive real-time strategy game, but numerous issues with its controls, difficulty level, and grind-heavy gameplay serve to set fire to the developer's noble ambitions.

They Need To Be Fed 2 offers more of the same platform-physics action as its predecessor, albeit with a couple of tasty twists at the end. It's a shame you have to wait for the truly interesting stuff, though, and the game's controls never quite click as they should.

Ark of Sinners Advance stumbles towards greatness. It's not the easiest game to pick up, but it is a difficult game to put down.

Despite extensive character customisation options and an intuitive control system, Monkey Boxing lacks the depth to truly go the distance.

A generic target shooter in funky retro clothing, Fist Face Fight talks the talk and dances around the ring well enough, but it lacks the killer punch to knock you for six.

Those yearning for another Lego adventure would do well to invest in Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins.

Clever, charming, and an awful lot of fun, Runaway Snack deserves more than just a moment of your precious time.

Arena blaster fans will thoroughly enjoy Alien Chaos 3D, especially if they have a (strange) predilection for cleaning up their mess afterwards.

If you're looking for some meaningful storytelling in a video game, you will love Thomas Was Alone. If you're after a challenge, though, best to steer clear.

Like the home console version of Injustice: Gods Among Us? Want to unlock some trinkets for it and don't mind trudging through a repetitive fighter with minimal skill requirements? Then, this is for you... weirdo.

Though Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers may be a little harder to get into than Devil Survivor Overclocked, it's just as entertaining.

A bland and boring shooter with no surprises or fresh ideas within, R.I.P. Rally is an ugly shambles.

Pixar films are about attention to detail and fun - this game has neither of those things.

A card-battling game into which serious strategy fans will want to invest some equally serious time.

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

An hilariously entertaining new addition to the gamebook genre, Trial of the Clone is a brilliant way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Simple and infectiously entertaining, Cut The Rope: Time Travel is full of wonderful ideas that will make you smile.

An entertaining, if unspectacular, mix of solo and multiplayer golf that simply isn't strong enough to warrant the constant in-app purchase demands.

This entertaining retro RPG is perfect for those seeking a lighter take on old skool dungeon-crawling, but it's a little too repetitive and sluggish for its own good.

Fans of the scrolling-text style of iOOTP Baseball will be in their element in this edition. And while the gameplay itself remains familiar and unchanged, it may not prove quite compelling enough for all but the most ardent slugger fans.

There are games you played 20 years ago that are still miles better than this utterly vapid licensed cash-in. It's almost insulting to discover how poor this is.

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

A platformer with a few decent ideas, HEAVY-sword is let down by clumsy controls and a stark reliance on nostalgia.

Quite possibly Kemco's most accomplished mobile effort so far, Symphony of the Origin looks and sounds stunning, but suffers from a poor English localisation which has an impact on the quality of the story. Even so, it's worth a look if you're a fan of the genre.

A deceptively fun, if simple, shooting game that will test your skills and patience.

Guacamelee! is genuinely funny, massively enjoyable, and filled to bursting with good ideas. It's your next essential Vita game.

Relativity Wars struggles to find the right balance of difficulty from start to finish and comes off as merely decent.

RRBBYY is barely a name for a game that's barely a game. It's a clever idea, stylishly presented, but it needs to go back into the development oven before it's ready to eat.

Slow-paced and full of wit and charm, Blue Toad Murder Files has found a comfortable, well-appointed new home on iOS

Mechanically the best of the series and a genuinely accomplished action-RPG in its own right, Dungeon Hunter 4 blows it with a ridiculously pushy IAP system

50 Classic Games 3D is far from a 'classic', on account of its distinct lack of high scores, multiplayer, or variety.

Machinarium on Vita is an elegant version of a great game, adapted for the platform with a good deal of thought and care

A nicely presented, if largely unexceptional, physics-based puzzler that's inventive enough to entertain for the duration of its relatively swift run-time.

Though the controls are merely adequate and the premise fairly generic, Pili Pili Rush offers enough tasty bite-size morsels of platforming goodness to get the juices flowing.

Indiana Stone is witty and attractive, but at its heart it's a fairly uninspired and unremarkable endless-runner.

Simple, entertaining arcade fun, Bottle Cap Blitz doesn't have a huge shelf life but it'll keep you smiling for a while.

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

Though Mr. Crab is a clever and entertaining platformer, there's nothing fresh about it. It's still worth some attention, mind.

Gemini Rue is an essential game for point-and-click fanatics. It's got atmosphere, a compelling narrative, and clever puzzles. If you missed it on PC, don't let it pass you by again

There's so much to absorb here, but all of it's made to a decent standard, with the element-based jousting a particular highlight

It sounds epic, but it isn't. Don't let that put you off, though: Hell Quest: Tears of God is a fiendishly compulsive game of gambling, even if it does look and sound like a cerberus.

A fast-paced and hugely entertaining stripped-back flicker, PUK is a shot of distilled arcade action.

It looks fantastic, and the atmosphere of the game is great, but Nun Attack's shallow and grind-heavy gameplay sucks a lot of the fun out of the package.

With its incredible presentation and easily accessible action, Frontline Commando: D-Day ticks all the boxes, although the focus on in-app purchasing can be irksome.

It has a few stand-out moments, but too often Dream Chaser puts a wall between you and your enjoyment.

A weak port of a reasonable port of a good game. Compared to the original, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus is just too flawed to recommend.

Nitro looks and sounds impressive, but under the bonnet you’ll find a racer which is hampered by a poor free-to-play system and saddled with strangely unexciting on-road action.

Despite some enduringly fresh touches, Duke Nukem II hasn't aged particularly well, with poor virtual controls and dated gameplay threatening to tarnish memories of the original.

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

If your surname is Moneybags, then you might have enough cash to make Fantasy Quest move at a tolerable pace. But there's no point, because it's an intolerable game.

Fast, fun, and frenetic, this match-three RPG needs a bit more polish to be recommended without reservation.

Perky and punky, Motor World: Car Factory is a humdinger of a freemium-builder, only let down by its occasional attempt at convincing you to purchase squiffy IAPs through lengthy builds and optional improvements.

This new version of Hungry Giraffe is a shadow of its former self on account of some in-app purchase horrors. Grab the PS minis version instead.

A messy control system that you're constantly having to fight against means The Other Brothers is a pale imitation of the games it's trying to copy.

A gorgeous-looking game, Badland doesn't quite have the moves to make it a classic.

Slayin is a solid casual game that chooses its influences wisely but doesn't entirely do them justice.

Fester Mudd is a funny game with smartly designed puzzles. You don't have to be a point-and-click nostalgist to love this game.

Devil Survivor Overclocked is the sort of JRPG that made the Nintendo DS the one-stop shop for tactical handheld gameplay - and now it's passing the favour onto the 3DS.

A few flashy upgrades and new specialist units do little to camouflage the fact that this is a rehash of the original Tiny Troopers.

Don't be fooled by that '2' at the end of the title - Goatup 2 is a very different beast from its prequel, although its fusion of platforming action and gloriously bonkers retro-tinged presentation arguably makes for a more entertaining romp.

A stripped back conversion of a strategically challenging if one-paced boardgame, Abalone isn't up there with the classics, but it is a worthy alternative.

While there is a decent bowling experience here, it gets a little lost behind unnecessary frippery and slippery controls.

A sweet and endearing adventure, Fetch will wrap you up in its spell and leave you smiling.

If you're after a by-the-numbers rhythm-action experience, then HarmoKnight has you covered, but its lack of style and unwillingness to push any of its few ideas forward are a massive letdown.

Shallow, boring, ugly, and confusing to play, Super Black Bass 3D is a stinker.

It may be an update of an existing game, but Switch Galaxy is playable, good looking, and extremely challenging.

Smash the Office isn't a particularly deep game, and it comes with relatively few features, but what little it does it does well.

A mediocre game is made infinitely worse by locking away content that's only accessible after umpteen repeats of the same content, or consuming loads of ads.

Alien Hive has the foundations of an excellent match-three puzzler, but it spoils the mood with restrictive gameplay systems and an over-reliance on IAPs.

A deep, considered, and emotive game, Trauma won't be for everyone. Those who find it, however, will likely fall in love with it.

First off, The Croods is extremely slow to get going. Secondly, though Rovio has added a little bit of thought here, it's not sufficient to elevate The Croods above the overcrowded freemium building masses.

A strange, entertaining, but brief arcade racer, WRC Shakedown will keep you entertained, just not for as long as you might expect.

Sly's return to mainstream platforming action is a welcome one. It's a wise-cracking charm-offensive specifically designed to juxtapose the words 'madcap' and 'romp' in the same sentence.

Final Fantasy V might not represent the high point of the series, but Square Enix's sympathetic graphical overhaul and that ever-engrossing job system mean that it feels surprisingly fresh in 2013.

A concise and enjoyable action RPG-lite with an irritating - but not deal-breaking - IAP system.

Offering up genuinely unique gameplay, Carnage Heart EXA does what it sets out to do well. But because of that the rest of the game suffers - meaning most battles are slow and somewhat uninteresting affairs.

A rich and vibrant platformer with one or two control and balance issues that prevent it from joining the list of the best console conversions on iOS.

Dull and repetitive, MAYDAY! takes all the fun out of what should be an exciting scenario.

Fun and low-investment, Fearless Wheels is a great dirt bike racer to keep around for idle moments.

A quick and entertaining arcade blast, Magicka isn't perfect, but it'll make you smile all the same.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is a typical Pendulo experience - shoddy puzzle design and cringeworthy comedy - wrapped up in a bloated, bug-ridden app.

It doesn't have the same laid-back attitude as its stablemates, but Nimble Quest is all the more entertaining for that.

A generous package of casual online multiplayer games that, while not particularly distinguished in any single area, contains a generous spirit and a compelling risk-reward system.

Solitaire Blitz is vintage PopCap, with peerlessly addictive gameplay and quietly impressive presentation. Unfortunately, the freemium payment model will be a barrier for many.

Cling! controls like a dream and looks wonderful, but the steep learning curve means that it's for dedicated players only.

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

Alien Breed is a bit of a dinosaur now, but its new coat of paint definitely helps to give it a new lease of life.

It won't be to everyone's liking, but Master of Alchemy Vengeance Front is an engaging, tough little puzzler all the same.

A half-decent RTS that only partially embraces the strengths of its source material and suffers from irritating performance and control issues.

Perhaps a little more style over substance, Raft Pirates is a building, battling and boating game with a big chunk of style.

Mario could learn a trick or two from his brother, as Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon stakes its claim as one of the most essential titles available for Nintendo 3DS.

Snoopy Coaster has the same thrills as last year's Madcoaster, but also the same game design, objectives, menus, sound effects, in-app purchases, shop items, and power-ups.

Novel gameplay quickly gets lost in the mix of pop culture pandering and painful load times.

Despite showcasing a slightly annoying IAP mechanic which often prevents prolonged play, Dr. Jolt offers some seriously entertaining puzzle action.

While the Unmechanical controls can be infuriating sometimes, the game is still a hugely entertaining and engaging adventure.

Bobbing is no picnic, but if you've got the patience to deal with its stringent demands you'll find a lot to enjoy in its creative, intelligently designed gameplay.

It might not have the spectacle of some bullet-hell shooters, but Plasma Sky is a much more welcoming game, with enough depth to keep fans of the genre happy, too.

A ferociously intense, multiplayer-focused real-time strategy game that's hugely entertaining, despite the lack of online play.