A decent mix of action and platform gameplay, but despite an interesting new feature, Crash of the Titans simply doesn't do enough to stand out in a sea of Nintendo DS titles.

A nice idea that gets a bit lost in difficulty spikes and frustration.

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

A marvellous idea that hasn't been executed as well as it deserves. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.

Almost nothing to do with Transformers but a reasonably decent action puzzler nonetheless.

The 3rd Phantom is a workman-like tactical RPG which will come as manna from heaven for hardcore Bleach fans but fails to distinguish itself from the many other titles of this type already available.

Entertaining but sometimes incredibly tough, Fluid Football doesn't have the grace of New Star Soccer, but it'll keep football fans engaged for hours.

It's better than the original, but there are still games more worthy of your attention out there.

Despite being loveable and well-made, Pokémon Ranger's combat system is too shallow to grip your attention.

Still a few content updates away from realising its true potential, Guns Royale could grow to be a monumental mobile hit.

There are some nice ideas in Lifty, but it doesn't quite manage to hit the heights it should.

A fairly enjoyable puzzler that would have made a decent premium mobile game, but IAP and gating drag it down.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus is what happens when a classic is ported too often.

Overall, I and Me has some good ideas but the gameplay dries up too quickly to warrant hours of play.

A mish-mash of good ideas and poor execution, Furious Stars has its moments, but they're too few and far between.

It's not exactly Asphalt, but Overdrive is bright and bold enough that you'll enjoy it for a while at least.

By diluting its traditionally strong ball-flicking action with underwhelming card collecting and free to play elements, PikPok's attempt has bounced off the rim.

Heavily derived from Clash Royale, SIEGE: Titan Wars does make a few small changes to keep things interesting.

A familiar RPG premise given a refreshingly imaginative rock twist. Fun at first but the game's rigid structure struggles to remain engaging over time.

A technically superb port of an excellent fighting game, the absense of modes to practise in and lack of caveats for new players will sadly confine this to a niche audience.

If a landslide of repetitive battles with cluttered combat is your thing, then this game fits the bill. At least you'll never be at a loss for laughs.

The problem with the game is that it plays to none of Sonic's strengths while simultaneously underlining all of the franchise's most famous faults. You're ultimately left with the conclusion that actually a Sonic The Hedgehog role-playing game probably isn't a very good idea. That said, BioWare has done the best it could with a difficult brief.

Globosome: Path of the Swarm is troubled by problematic controls and uninteresting character designs, but it's still compelling when it lets itself roll free.

Magnetic Baby will likely polarise opinion, but its low price means it's worth finding out which camp you belong in.

It hovers, but never soars. For its price, Ballooned! is a good diversion for a few minutes.

Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow has some fun ideas, but its free-to-play features weigh it down.

Sticky is full of great gameplay ideas hampered by a restrictive camera and a sense that luck overrides skill.

Has all the right elements for a great light strategy game, but some odd design choices make it less playable than it should be.

A nice compendium of puzzle games, but lacking much of a connection to its TV heritage.

A competent but ridiculously overpriced JRPG with too many old ideas and not enough substance or excitement.

While it's well-made and decent to look at, 4 Thrones doesn't really have the gameplay to keep you entertained for long.

A game that sparks occasionally but never manages to catch fire, Sky Force 2014 is a pretty average shooter in a world where that's not good enough.

Beatbuddy HD is dripping with charm and good intentions, but repetitive ideas, annoying controls, and frequent bugs lead to disappointment.

It's not quite a podium finish, but Flick Champions Winter Sports may make you smile as you live out your dreams of winning a gold medal.

City of Wonder is a competent city-building social game that does not rely heavily on in-app purchases but is not one for the impatient.

A series of decent - if overly-familiar - puzzles buried beneath a dreary, nonsensical narrative.

An improvement over Fireteam Bravo 2, but not exactly groundbreaking.

Despite a fun premise, BeatDefence fails to make the desired impact thanks to gameplay that can't keep to the beat.

A clear advance from last year's wretched instalment, NFL 2011 fumbles with a number of issues new and old that prevent it from scoring big.

This single-finger speedster certainly offers a refreshing way to drive, but the lack of variety means there's not enough fuel in the tank to ensure it goes the full race distance.

An imaginative take on the endless-runner that's let down by unresponsive controls.

Feed-The-Duck is a fine but shallow puzzler that could use some depth in its gameplay.

A brief but surprisingly engaging little puzzler that adds a frantic air to some pretty staid shape-shifting challenges.

A solid, accessible strategy game with a neat concept, but it's a little too wooden and clunky to really score a direct hit.

While the original Darklings was a great idea well implemented, this second season loses its way.

A fairly standard endless-runner that only really stands out for its inspired visual style.

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

Flick Baseball Pro is a good-looking, yet unashamedly shallow game without the modes and features needed to really play ball.

All the extra layers and shiny cartoon looks can't disguise the fact that Zombie Fish Tank is a small fish in a very big pond.

There are some nice ideas here, but they never quite manage to coalesce into a truly engaging whole.

Visually lush and easy to get into, Zenonia 5 has one big failing: it just doesn't do anything that hasn't been seen before. In-app purchases also upset the experience.

A simple, cathartic on-rails pinball shooter, Smash Hit doesn't have much to offer beyond its initial mechanics, but it's still pretty fun.

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.

The Sims gets a survival game. A neat package of exploration and item-finding, but one that does get a bit tedious for all but the keenest of collectors.

Effectively a fancy way of playing rock-paper-scissors online, The Witcher: Versus possesses some interesting supporting features that do much to hide this fact, but not enough to hold your attention for long.

Battlestone has polish to spare and is fun in small doses, but over time it becomes too much of a grind to maintain your interest.

Monsters Rising is eccentric, repetitive, attractive, and fussy - often all at once. It's interesting and often enjoyable, but flawed.

If you know your Stan Lee from your Stanley Carter, there's a lot to like in the collection of these beautiful cards, and the math grinding will appeal to the Excel-obsessed. But those looking for an accessible battler will be best served elsewhere.

Yak Dash certainly looks the part, but when you get down to it it's a little too frustrating to wholeheartedly recommend.

Sloppy and slack, Soccer Superstars 2011 Pro shows much promise, but – like its predecessor – puts far too much focus on special moves and has spent far too little time tightening up the matches themselves.

On a platform where there are too many great RPGs to fit on your radar, there are plenty of reasons why Gurumin shouldn't be one of them.

A well-put-together endless-runner, Miner Problem is as generic as they come.

A reasonably well put together blaster with a cold heart, Star Troll is reasonably rewarding if you're willing to put in some work.

While it doesn't quite measure up to the best of the virtual pet breed, Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys is an almost satisfying game that younger Shrek fans will enjoy.

Telltale has produced an uneven chapter in 'The Lord Lords' as it struggles to convey a rich and complex tale.

Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon is a good-looking and solid game, but it doesn't do as well in gameplay terms as it does in aesthetic ones.

Customisable controls prevent this reloaded version of N.O.V.A. HD from shooting blanks but it could have been so much more.

An atmospheric and good-looking twin-stick shooter that's saddled with crushingly linear downtime, a rubbish plot, and control issues.

A fun, but ultimately monotonous one trick pony, Braveheart is best suited to short bursts where its repetitive nature can be sufficiently tolerated.

A little too complex to get into its stride, FishMoto nevertheless looks wondrous in motion, if you can stand to stick to its strict rule set.

A cheap and cheerful shooter, Touch the Dead isn't revolutionary, but it's a relatively well put together game that will satisfy your lust for zombie zapping.

Lego The Lord of the Rings for iOS costs a fraction of its home console counterpart, and it's a fraction of the game, but it's a decent single-player introduction to the Lego franchise.

There's a solid idea at the heart of Spoiler Alert, but it never quite manages to turn it into a stellar game.

Flashout 2S is a little lifeless, but it's good for a freebie. If you like it, get the premium version for a more balanced experience.

SpyCorp looks and plays like a tweenie version of Metal Gear Solid, with vibrant production design and some brilliant gags. But the in-app purchase model is flawed and this detracts from the experience.

Deeply silly and full of gimmicky distractions, The Bowling Dead simply isn't fun enough to match its outrageously daft concept.

Narborion Saga is a decent digital adventure book with some questionable grammar and weird monetisation processes.

If only a little more budget was invested in the development of Breakout Boost, it'd play more like an arcade titan and less like a nostalgic cash-in.

Gauntlet's Revenge makes a valiant effort to bring the Tilt to Live controls to a new genre, but they're just too imprecise to really work.

A buggy puzzler conversion, which doesn't live up to the majesty of the Rubik family crest.

Super light strategy leads to super accessibility but also super shallow gameplay.

Crooked House is a competent enough puzzler, but overly simplistic gameplay and unsatisfying controls keep it from making much of an impression.

Taking too much inspiration from other – much better – games, Infinite Dreams' shooter never rises to the quality of the titles it wishes it was, instead providing a bland but competent shmup.

An intriguing builder with platforming elements that, while aiming for collaboration, seems more suitable for competition and trolling. If you like Terraria or Minecraft, it's worth a look.

There are some nice ideas here, but Quantum Revenge can't really see them through.

Stick to It! is a competent and reasonably fresh casual physics game that probably won't stick with you for long.

There's nothing wrong with it per se, and it's nice to see a mobile game that ties in with a triple-A title in a tangible way. And like I say, if you're into Battleborn then it's well worth having a crack.

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

A unique blend of genres hurt by frustrating physics and other issues.

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

A lot of love has gone into this Mega Man homage, as evidenced by its attractive 2D world, but the simple mechanics of running, jumping, and exploring just aren't of a high enough quality.

A decent base-building game with novel player on player battles and an attractive Warhammer skin.

It's not going to set the world alight with its brilliance, but Dingle Dangle offers a couple of hours of soft, harmless fun.

With a simple play mechanic and beautiful retro presentation, A Long Way Home is big on atmosphere, small on gameplay.

Civil War: 1863 is an entertaining turn-based strategy game once it gets going, but its best ideas are too rarely employed and its presentation too dry for the game to appeal to a wider audience.

A strikingly simple yet severely limited casual arcade experience, Meat Factory provides a grisly slice of ephemeral fun.

A solid beat-matching game that attempts to liven things up with action elements, but the disparate parts simply don't marry up in a way that's sufficiently satisfying.

While easily the best Slender Man title on App Store, it's unlikely to chill the blood of anyone who's stared down the skinny apparition before.