A melting pot of ideas and abstract concepts, Arranger is sure to appeal to those looking for something a little different on their iOS device. It's just a shame that its zany genius is curbed slightly by some poor controls.

A visually strong and initially engaging cover-based shooter. Give it a few days of play for its payment model to kick in and you'll quickly find yourself looking to delete it from your mobile. Its play isn't that engaging, and there's little else here to keep you coming back. Shame.

A thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully crafted puzzle game, Flow Free: Bridges is only held back by its conservatism.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward is a mature, sophisticated, and delightfully dark whodunnit adventure.

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

A solid little game with some standout moments, Super Tiny Leap is definitely worth checking out.

There's simply not enough here to warrant the ludicrous price tag. Only diehard Pokemon fans need apply.

The marble shooter genre gets a rock twist in this deranged but captivating effort. Avoid the temptation to use the in-app purchases and you'll find that this keeps you busy for quite some time.

After a rocky start, Legends of Loot just about picks itself up and charges forward admirably, but its resolve is weakened slightly by some ropey visuals, dodgy controls, and shameless reliance on in-app purchasing.

While it doesn't redefine what a city builder can be, Gizmonauts does add a couple of new systems to the formula - looking sharp all the while.

Word Smack is a fun and intuitive word game concept that simply hasn't been made the most of.

An unremarkable but effective endless-shooter designed around that compulsive coin-collecting free-to-play hook.

Thanks to a solid foundation, the new ideas that Chip Chain brings to a crowded table make it a lot of fun.

Build-a-lot 3 provides yet more property tycoon kicks with a nice European twist, but it now needs a bit of an overhaul after three similar games on the bounce.

With a few tweaks, Gear Jack could be a wonderful game. As it is, it's nearly crushed under a pile of frustrations.

Fun and fast paced, Verticus might not be the deepest game you'll ever play, but it'll certainly put a smile on your face.

Coaster Crazy is clever and rewarding, but a finicky track editor and a lack of immediate feedback means only hardcore rollercoaster fanatics will stick with it for the long haul.

Good fun with a friend (or two), this innovative puzzler might be a bit much for those with less nimble fingers.

Too short, too simple, too easy. This 'My First Castlevania' game is cute and charming, but there's not enough in this hotel to warrant staying the night

A passionless take on a great license. Only but the most battle hardened Call of Duty fans should even consider taking this one down to the range.

A breezy attempt at streamlining the classic JRPG, Penny Arcade's On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 offers some neat ideas but arguably doesn't go far enough in modernising the genre.

A satisfying blast of colourful, creative on-rails shooting that's only slightly let down by an occasional lack of responsiveness in its controls.

It's hardly groundbreaking, but iBomber Attack has tight gameplay, excellent graphics and a fair amount of longevity, all of which ensures that it's well worth the asking price.

If you're willing to slog your way through the most tedious and drawn-out start to a game ever, you'll finally discover that Harvest Moon magic hidden underneath.

While it isn't a bad game by any means, Slice the Ice doesn't do enough to make itself stand out in a ridiculously crowded market.

If Pullblox was the game that pulled you into the series, Fallblox is the game to make you fall in love with it. Awe-inspiring.

It looks the business in screenshots, yet SpinCraft's half-decent 3D landscapes can't hide the tedious design and irritatingly floaty controls.

A charmingly presented series of real-world fetch quests for your legs, sadly lacking focus and any real sense of reward for your efforts.

It's difficult to put a numerical score to an experience like Curiosity, but it deserves to be experienced by as many people as possible.

Fun for a few minutes but repetitive and boring after prolonged play, Ghostbusters: Paranormal Blast's excellent presentation can't save it from mediocrity.

Feisty Feet provides a solid base for something fantastic, but fails to bring everything required to the table.

Sci-Fi Heroes is an amusing and colourful action-RPG, but its overly severe freemium model strangles the life out of it.

Simply put. League of Heroes is a very basic action-RPG with a few presentation issues, plus a whole lot of waiting around.

A highly entertaining offering that'll absorb your free time in 90-second bursts and leave you wanting more. It's a shame, then, that it only has one main level to offer you.

A rather clumsy mash-up of line drawing and farmyard drudgery, Magic Wingdom is worth five minutes of free egg-rolling arcade play, but none of your real cash.

Angry Birds Star Wars is faithful to the source material, filled with content, imaginative, and fun. Film tie-in or not, this is the best 'Birds yet.

While it doesn't break the mould for a world-builder as set down by Zynga, Wonder Zoo - Animal Rescue! is still a decent stab at the genre, with some top production values.

WRC 3 is roughly thrown together, and lacks any of the basic requirements of fun.

A little more polished than your average button masher, Wraithborne will appeal to some, but it's a little too generic to really set the world aflame.

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.

Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D is a decent arcade-style war shooter, though it lacks that winning edge.

A broken, bloody mess of a game. Even fans of the show should give Dexter the Game 2 as wide a berth as possible.

A solid brawler, but one that does very little with the Tekken licence. If you want another Street Fighter-like scrapper, it's a solid purchase.

Just as compulsive as their other titles, Heads Up! Hot Dogs is another entertaining, weird game from the Adult Swim stable.

Packed full of collectibles, replay value, instantly accessible fun and oozing with charm and character, there really isn't a better candidate for a PS Vita title that everyone must own.

A gorgeous endless-runner that mixes challenging gameplay with sumptuous visuals.

Square Planet looks the part, and it has plenty of good ideas, but a less-than-perfect physics engine lets it down.

The dreamy visuals may cast a spell over some players, but Wizardlings is little more than a charade. The gameplay is dull and you'll have to spend lots of cash to keep things moving at an acceptable pace.

Spy Hunter's poor handling and dire visuals make this one of the least impressive PS Vita titles to date. Even long-term Spy Hunter devotees will struggle to get behind this one.

Fun in small doses, Nutty Fluffies is a little too repetitive and shallow to offset the slightly cynical in-app purchase system at its core.

A great idea that brings two distinct genres together in a clever fashion. Sadly, though, Crossword Dungeon just doesn't know what to do with them after that.

Tough, entertaining, and slightly mad, Hairy Tales is a decent puzzler that definitely deserves some attention.

A co-operative puzzle title which plays as well as it looks, About Love, Hate and the other ones may have questionable longevity, but it's a trip that's well worth experiencing regardless.

Borderlands Legends is a complete waste of a stellar IP, offering clunky action-strategy fare and paying mere lip service to the series's core strengths.

A beautiful adventure-puzzler that doesn't need combat or flashy gimmicks to enhance its slow-burn appeal.

Assassins Creed III Liberation isn't quite the poster child for Sony's neglected format that many were hoping for, but Vita owners should probably be grateful they get a dedicated adventure of their own. There's no telling whether the same will hold true this time next year.

While the lack of multiplayer is a huge shame, there's more than enough single player and social content in Need for Speed: Most Wanted to make it a must-buy.

Equal parts a stomp down memory lane, a cheeky wink to the past, and a hardcore action-platformer, He Man: The Most Power Game in the Universe is a game that's worth wasting your time on.

An extremely impressive handheld version of a console hit, but one not without some serious compromises. Still, it's one of the best racers of the year and it's in your pocket. Can't complain.

Initial impressions of Smart As are good, but the game rapidly shows itself to be a brain training title lacking any in-depth planning.

A muted, elegant, quietly accomplished platformer that's refreshingly different from most other examples of the genre on iOS.

In spite of its bright colours and broad jokes, Adventure Time: Super Jumping Finn isn't interesting enough to hold your attention for very long.

Polished and preened as you'd expect from Gameloft, Zombiewood is an entertaining but ultimately forgettable ride.

Cheesy, linear and super short, and featuring shooting mechanics that feel older than the Old West. You don't need any amount of Mad Dog McCree in your life.

Ultimately pointless if you don't own Pokemon Black and White 2, Pokemon Dream Radar is, however, an absolute must-buy for Pokefans.

Too short and a little unrefined, Reversion - The Escape has a lot of promise, but it doesn't manage to fulfill much of it.

If you liked the last Jewel Master game and want more, then you'll find Cradle of Egypt 2 a solid purchase.

A shameless clone, bursting at the seams with sneaky money-making schemes. Your progress is halted if you don't pay, and there's no telling how much it would cost to complete it.

A word game that's as addictive as it is entertaining, Letterpress is a brilliant addition to anyone's app collection.

Fun for a few days, this freemium title won't dent your wallet, but it won't steal your heart either. After the improvements made following a shaky start, there's hope that this will evolve into something more elaborate, but right now its play is all too shallow.

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

Though it's extremely short, Don't Look Back sports an effective mix of rich atmosphere and pinpoint platforming - and it's free to boot.

Punch Quest is funny, addictive, and just plain fun. Turns out that the auto-runner and beat-'em-up genres were a match made in heaven.

Funny and challenging, Stunt Star: The Hollywood Years will prove a worthy download for fans of the physics-based genre, but the intense difficulty of the later levels limits its appeal.

Real Football 2013 continues its losing streak with an ill-suited freemium model and some sloppy football action.

An excellent rhythm game that features responsive controls, plenty of challenge, and a cute storyline. Symphonica doesn't hit a single sour note.

At best, it's a bland, repetitive Silent Hill-skinned dungeon-crawling grind. At worst, it's a vacuous vandalism of a treasured horror brand.

An entertaining, if familiar, endless-swimmer that's kept afloat by its gorgeous visuals and ample personality.

If you don't own a portable device for playing Angry Birds, then this is a bumper package you'll want to invest in. Angry Birds aficionados need not apply though.

Cloud Village is My First Freemium World Builder, and if you're totally new to the genre then you may find something here of merit. For everyone else, feel free to skip this cute, but soulless time waster.

Plenty of bang for your buck here. It may not be the longest of games, nor overly feature rich, but it's as enjoyable as it is refreshing to play. Every 3DS owner should give this a go.

A unique spin on the tried-and-tested match-three genre, Linkies looks stunning and plays great - as long as your hardware is up to the task, that is.

Professor Layton's move to Nintendo 3DS is a hugely successful one, as Miracle Mask is one of the best Layton games to date.

A wonderfully presented mash-up of game and book, Blood of the Zombies is every bit as entertaining as you'd expect.

Twist Pilot adds a refreshing spin to the concept of GBA gem Kuru Kuru Kururin, but the touchscreen controls and mismatched presentation send it off-course slightly.

While it doesn't get the hidden object parts quite right, Hidden Runaway is still an interesting, if ultimately disappointing adventure.

Mikey Shorts Halloween is effectively a cleverly skinned demo of the main game, but considering it's free we really can't complain.

Carmageddon may have lost its sheen along with its controversial edge, but it's lost none of its schlocky, multilayered charm.

This is by no means a bad game - it's just an entirely average title in a genre that's crowded with entirely average games. Worth a look if you absolutely can't get enough tile-matching action.

Though it captures the tone of the series well, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock is an otherwise lifeless title with little in it to recommend.

Rebel's unique concept helps it overcome some issues with longevity, and the tight Vita controls elevate it further. If additional content is added over time, this could prove to be essential.

A cute, casual time waster of a game that delivers fun, funk, and pocket-sized distraction on demand.

It isn't the most original entry in the Sonic canon, but Sonic Jump is a great little mobile game all the same.

A dastardly effort to cash-in on a genuine indie horror sensation that's as fun as it is terrifying, i.e. not at all.

It might take a while to learn even the basics, but True Skate is a game about precision and practice that offers the greatest rewards to those who put in the hard work.

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.

Like a new lottery winner, Monopoly Millionaire makes a few immediately gratifying yet ultimately ill-advised changes to the way it does things.

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