Monster House is a surprisingly difficult game, but there's plenty of innovation and fun for those prepared to work at it.

A fun little monkey-flinger, Chimpact is an entirely forgettable, overwhelmingly cheerful slice of twee gaming nonsense.

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.

A great control scheme and cute concept, but teeth-gnashingly difficult. One for the masochists.

Although its dystopian urban visage is fairly trite, Gang Nations levels up the base building genre with some excellent tower defence mechanics.

A little rough around the edges, and lacking that vital spark, Avoid: Sensory Overload is still an entertaining dodger.

Cubetastic offers challenging puzzle play that's enjoyable despite a wildly oscillating difficulty.

A sharp, snappy RTS with little frippery, Galcon Legends isn't a classic, but it's still a lot of fun.

While its resource-management gameplay won't be for everyone, there's a pleasant rhythm to Rebuild that makes it difficult to put down.

A twee and entertaining sim, Smooth Operators isn't perfect, but it's deep enough to satisfy the call centre-running urges of most.

A simple and straightforward package, light on extras but boasting an excellent core that will particularly please puzzle fans with a penchant for order and neatness.

ProStreet might be a little late out of the development garage, but that doesn't keep it from crossing the finish line in greatly playable form.

The ultimate remastering of a classic arcade experience, but one that's just for the fans.

A sharp-edged retro RPG with a sense of humour and a lot of content.

A unique brand of colour-matching puzzler gameplay ensures Bayo Bongo provides plenty of instant gratification and just enough depth to make it worthy of consideration.

Pro Volley Tennis is a fun representation of the game, but is limited by the constraints imposed on it by its sport.

A refreshingly different approach to the match-three genre that, while has some shortcomings, is a wonderful bit of fun.

It might not be the most original game in the world, but Sonic Dash 2 is well-enough put together that you'll enjoy any time you spend with it.

A challenging and surprisingly fresh physics-puzzler that walks the fine line between frustration and freshness.

It's Adventure Time Puzzle Quest. I could just copy and paste that again here for emphasis.

A Ride Into The Mountains is a ramshackle indie effort with frustrating controls and poor translation, but it's also imaginative, charming, and worth 69p.

It might not do much with the famous franchise, but The Walking Dead: Assault still manages to offer some enjoyably tense, if simplistic, shoot-and-loot action.

There's enough fresh material here that Nitropia - War Commanders stands out in a crowded genre.

The perfect golf game for people who don't really care for golf, but enjoy loopy one-thumb arcade battles.

Like Sudoku with pretty pictures, Paint it Back turns logic puzzles into works of art.

There's a lot to like in Gun Commando's retro remodelling of the FPS, but it's hampered somewhat by the clumsy nature of the touchscreen controls.

New gameplay touches make Guitar Hero relevant on iPhone, even if the lack of multiplayer and single-player setup are less than ideal.

Business as usual for the Jewel Master series, though the move to Nintendo's latest portable frankly seems pointless, such is Cradle of Rome 2's similarity to the last.

Questionable suitability for portable play aside, this is probably the best role-playing game yet for PSP.

Fun, frantic, and action-packed, Mario Slam Basketball is a good-looking game that lacks solid opposition.

Conceptually and artistically superb, Vikings: An Archer's Journey is an arrow that lands just shy of excellence.

Mutant Mudds remains a fun yet frustrating experience on iOS, with its quirky plane-switching mechanic going some way to making up for its frustratingly exacting 2D platform gameplay.

Hero Academy is light on strategy, but provides smooth pick-up-and-play fun.

A short, but furious, reaction-based finger swiper with enough solidly entertaining action to match its impressive style.

A treat for the eyes and ears, The Collectables mixes top-notch presentation with rote but enjoyable gameplay to good effect.

It might creak a little under the weight of extended play sessions, but there's a good bite of arcade action in 15 Coins all the same

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

Boom Brigade 2 is a solid improvement over the original, with just enough tactical scope and level variety to keep you blasting.

Significant technical issues currently hamper an otherwise strong title that represents as much a love letter to Ultima as it does a new way of freemium RPG design.

Monkey Island fans can breathe a sigh of relief - Monkey Island Tales 1 HD is a confident continuation of the franchise with unfortunately ropey controls.

An interesting mash of ideas, styles, and polish, Colossatron just about manages to pull it off.

Zen Studios knows video game pinball and this release is no exception, though a few rough edges go a long way to dull the shine of the steel.

Not every puzzle is successful in Love You To Bits, but the imaginative levels and charming presentation will keep you entertained as you seek out the more smartly-designed headscratchers.

LA Remix is as polished as the bonnet of a freshly-waxed Lamborghini Murcielago and almost as fun to drive thanks to tight controls and enjoyable wheel-to-wheel racing. Sadly though, the ride is ultimately marred by a distinct lack of variation.

The first Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery episode definitely has the style. Now, it just needs more substance in its puzzles to back that style up.

A pretty, beguiling casual puzzler that deserves to be fleshed out and expanded beyond its free advergame status.

It can feel a little bit grindy, but Sonic Forces: Speed Battle is actually a very fun multiplayer game in short doses.

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

There's a fun game here, but once you've gotten the gist of it, you might not find much else.

A fun, if occasionally frustrating mix of genres and ideas, Naughty Kitties is worth a play just to see how well it blends them all together.

Beautiful to look at and fun to play, Blade Lords offers straightforward one-on-one fighting action but relies too much on in-app purchases to keep things ticking over.

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

Pac-Chomp! may be a little light on content, but it's still one of the more interesting match-three games available on iPhone.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is a great dungeon-crawler for kids, but the older generations will find it too watered down.

Pumped full of character and charm, Feed Me Oil is a little too tight in practice, but nonetheless delivers an intriguing physics puzzler that bodes well for a sequel or two.

Devilishly playable and packed with action, Alien Space long-term appeal is limited in terms of variety.

A short, sharp burst of arcade fun, Accidental Spelunking isn't the best looking game in the world, but it is an awful lot of fun.

A realistic simulation of the sport that offers up an enjoyable boxing experience, and is only let down by lacklustre training modes and touchscreen controls.

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.

Drei is a clever take on an old formula - assuming you can find someone to play it with, that is.

Only minor improvements, but if you missed Age of Zombies the first time, this update is great fun in small doses.

Despite the reliance on cardboard and other stale tropes, The Adorables is as fun as it is challenging.

While sticklers might argue that Magic Made Fun isn't really a game, there's plenty of enjoyment to be had in mastering its array of unique and sometimes ingenious tricks.

Broken, silly, and a little bit marvellous, Backflip Madness does exactly what its name suggests.

A quicker, more hectic on-rails shooter than the original, Top Gun 2 just can't shake the annoying boss battles and hard to see enemy fire from its tailpipe.

Three-point turn failure in real life? Validate yourself with this clever, oddly gripping touchscreen parking sim. Just don't expect it to get you through HGV driver test.

FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch is the most competent handheld offering of the sport to date, though there's no escaping the fact it's a lesser product than its PS4 and Xbox One counterparts.

Not enough Assassin's Creed to appeal to a big new audience, and not different enough in its gameplay to tempt card battler fans away from their current fixes, Assassin's Creed Memories is a disappointment.

A thick and enjoyable auto-runner. It might have a few niggles, but it's still a lot of fun.

Joust Legend does get a tad repetitive, but the crunchy combat is entertaining enough to make the game worthy of a purchase.

Small and satisfying - just as any good treat should be - Snack Match is a brilliant bit of bite-sized gaming, let down by a lack of imagination in its gameplay systems and slow load times.

A perfectly playable endless runner, Sonic Dash is entertaining enough, but highlights how far the series has come since its glory days.

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

Resident Evil Revelations 2 may be a cut-down port, but if you can forgive its rough edges you're in for a treat.

A subtle reinvention of the Flappy Bird-like impossible flyer, 8bit Doves relies on charm and interesting controls to drag you through its simple gameplay.

A big silly shooter with lots of zombies to plough through, Dead Effect is far from a classic. But it is brainless fun.

A good-looking, deep and engaging package that should be in any self-respecting gamer's collection, save for the fact that many who lack the skill, talent and time to succeed in it won't be able to access at least half of what's on offer.

Amazing Katamari Damacy might not be the full KD experience, but it's still a slick and engaging mobile version.

The Sexy Brutale is an immensely enjoyable game and it's easy to understand how it's received such high praise on other platforms. Sadly, the Switch port isn't the best. It suffers from mild audio and major performance issues that a person with lesser patience would find it hard to get through, and that's a real shame.

Though the game has some issues that make it unnecessarily frustrating, Mimpi is worth taking for a walk.

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

Evidence 111 is a unique detective game in that it encourages you to hear instead of see all the action from your phone. The story is nothing too revolutionary, but the superb voice acting is the highlight of the title, making for an entertaining hour-and-a-half journey.

Pool Panic is beautiful, weird, and clever in equal measure, but it may prove too frustrating for those who don't click with its vibe.

It's Puzzle Craft too, and if you don't have a problem with that then you're going to enjoy this sequel.

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

A feast for the eyes, RAGE doesn't make the most of its fun arcade action as it's missing some standard features.

With Infinity Blade 3, Chair turns the thrilling sword-fighting series into a huge adventure. The reliance on frequent deaths and forced grinding, however, is an infuriating relic from previous games.

Although it isn't quite the game it could be, Extreme Justice is nevertheless a polished, outrageous and – most importantly – highly competent video game equivalent of the kind of films that have turned high-camp action into an art form.

Alphadia2 doesn't offer anything that we haven't seen previously, but those who appreciate old skool Japanese RPGs will find little to complain about.

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.

Archetype is a great-looking and fun shooter, but it has improvements to make before becoming the essential iPhone shooter.

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

Baby Monkey (riding backwards on a pig) is just as addictive as the YouTube video - but just as repetitious, too.

A tough and angry old-school shooter, Ammo Pigs will scratch a retro itch quite nicely.

Ultra Street Fighter II does a great job of providing the signature fighting experience on the go, but falls short of being a no-brainer due to iffy exclusive Switch content and a hefty price tag.

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.

If you're happy to play by its rules, Word Monsters is a polished puzzler packed with content that'll keep you busy for a week or two.

While it will keep you entertained for a period, Pastry Panic is a little too lightweight to become a classic.