While it's not entirely original or polished, Antithesis is a clever take on Pong that would benefit from a multiplayer update.

Those looking for more of the same will get just that, but if you weren't won over by the original, an alien footy team from outer space will be an even harder story to stomach.

Those looking for more of the same will get just that, but if you weren't won over by the original, an alien footy team from outer space will be an even harder story to stomach.

The start of something magical, Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure will no doubt blossom into the next Professor Layton or Phoenix Wright for 3DS.

Unrelentingly difficult, 774 Deaths doesn't just raise the bar for hardcore platforming on iOS, it beats you senseless with it.

Occasionally intriguing, but never as much as it wants to be, Gnu Revenge offers a reasonably entertaining experience for a while, but soon dawdles off into repetition.

An impressive iOS debut, Fibble is an entertaining and engaging puzzler, albeit one that never quite sparks into life.

Hunters 2 is an almost perfect sequel - it improves on what has gone before without drastically changing too many things. The presence of in-app purchasing is unfortunate, but not enough to sully the good work done elsewhere. Turn-based strategy fans should pick it up.

A puzzling platformer with its feet firmly on the ground, Rinth Island is a brilliant slice of gaming that almost anyone will enjoy.

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

A twitchy sprint that nestles on the line between high-speed thrills and spectacular death, Ion Racer is a dangerously compulsive speedster.

A likeable tribute to a genre now sadly out of vogue, Swordigo provides a welcome helping of enjoyable action RPG brilliance.

It may not bear the closest resemblance to the sport it claims to simulate, but Ski Champion is a perfectly adequate way of wasting a few minutes.

Cartoony, simple, and entertaining, Rune Raiders offers a great introduction into turn-based strategy games. It just doesn't have enough to keep the veteran strategist engaged.

Whilst it pours the information on pretty thick to start with, once you've flown a few sorties Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy becomes a brilliant airborne battler.

There's a good idea for a game here, but TwinSpin's execution leaves a lot to be desired, resulting in a bare port of the Flash title it's based on.

Even if you leave to one side its overtly aggressive freemium pricing scheme, Plants War is still an unpleasant and bland slog.

An entertaining hack and slash defence title, Samurai vs Zombies Defense could do with a bit more hacking and slashing, but it's still worth a try if Japanese violence is your bag.

In trying to add a 3D twist to the Angry Birds premise, Picnic Wars ends up losing the addictive simplicity of Rovio's masterpiece.

Node.Hack will eat.up your time and spit it out as thorough enjoyment.

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.

A gorgeous art style and some really clever concepts can't paper over the fundamental cracks in rComplex's design.

While it's far from being a revolution, Madcoaster is a very well-made entry in an increasingly stagnant genre.

This physics-based puzzler does at least attempt to try something a little different, and fans of the genre will appreciate the finer points of the precise and demanding gameplay. Casual players may become annoyed due to the stern challenge, however.

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.

A smartly designed, surprisingly taxing puzzler that makes the most of its elegantly simple core.

An engaging, feature-packed match-three puzzler that won't leave you fuming.

A pitch-perfect blend of retro nostalgia and blistering, hair-flapping arcade racing.

One small catapult for a bird, one adequately sized leap for Rovio's world beating series, Angry Birds Space is as much fun as its predecessor, and adds enough new concepts to keep even the hardiest fans entertained.

This 'dodge-and-detonate' action title stands out from similar games on iOS, and while it does get repetitive after a while, it's still unique enough to be given a chance.

A few niggling issues stop Uprising from being a heavenly experience, but for a star who's spent over two decades out of the spotlight, Pit's return is nothing short of a triumph.

While it adds some interesting new ideas to the schematic laid down by the original, Flight Control Rocket can't quite focus its attention in the same way, landing it on the fun, but a little muddled runway.

A brilliant JRPG that builds on the successes of its predecessors. Chaos Rings II isn't quite perfect, but it more than justifies its premium price tag.

A stellar update of an esteemed platform classic, the Prince's latest handheld trip is one that is well worth rediscovering - or discovering for the first time if you're lucky enough to still be considered a youngster.

A distilled version of RedLynx's console formulas, MotoHeroz is a hideously addictive platform-racer that turns shaving half a second off your race time into an all-encompassing compulsion.

An enjoyable little platform game, Super Lemonade Factory has a few nice ideas, but it can't quite see them through to fruition.

Little Acorns falls short of greatness, but it has many of the hallmarks of a hit iOS platformer and it's well worth a download.

The fundamentals of arrow-throwing are executed well enough, but the spirit of the sport in a larger sense isn't, making for a totally acceptable, but soulless game of darts.

Less game, more interactive narrative: this curious and very distinct release weaves a lengthy tale of samurais and love to good effect.

A strong tower defence game that does very little new, but doesn't put a foot wrong, either.

Fantastic to look at and occasionally excellent to play, but too cumbersome and frustrating to do justice to the brand.

With care and attention, Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch! could have been great, but instead it feels restricted and poorly implemented.

An innovative and invigorating twist of Snake's tail, Lightopus is a beautifully conceived and executed adventure.

When it excels, Coco Loco is a showcase for its developer, but it slips back too quickly into comfortable routines and safe choices.

When you strip Snake Eater 3D down to its individual mechanics, it's still a strong, if aged, video game. But this stingy re-release features a dodgy camera and an occasionally unstable engine, making for a package that doesn't do justice to the original release.

Full marks for originality, but this unusual mixture of RPG and tycoon simulation doesn't quite have the killer ingredients to make it fly off the menu.

A nice icebreaker for RPG noobs, but this short-lived fairytale will leave experts looking for other page-turners.

Conclusive proof that retro games can still mix it up with modern releases, Gridrunner is a shooter fan's dream come true. Sublime controls and a stern challenge make this one of the best blasters to grace iOS in ages.

As garish as it might appear, Storm Strikers is a precision piece of bullet-hell gaming that can only add to the gaming credentials of iOS.

Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is the best downloadable launch game for the PS Vita.

A decent range of great value, genuine arcade classics neutered by poorly implemented controls.

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

Simple, short, but immediately engaging, Hungry Giraffe is a game that will devour your time as readily as its protagonist devours tacos.

A tightly paced, furiously addictive endless climber that plunders those arcade classics for more than just rose-tinted window dressing.

This isn't SOCOM Vita. The storytelling is abysmal and the online is underdeveloped, but Unit 13 still manages to be a solid military shooter with an arcade edge.

A beautifully designed, relentlessly inventive space oddity with genuine heart.

Trading on its licence and some scraps of humour from the Simpsons table, The Simpsons: Tapped Out is a bog-standard city sim with little to recommend it once you get past the Groening gloss.

Heist is a great slice of first-person bank-robbing action for smartphones, but its very brief length is a sore point.

A retro feast for the eyes and the ears that's let down by sluggish, unreliable controls and damp squib shooting.

You'll dislike the approach Ubisoft took to the presentation of Michael Jackson in the title, as well as the paltry number of songs on offer, but look past these issues and this is a great rhythm-action title that makes smart use of the Vita's touchscreen.

Far from revolutionary, Fancy Pants is an interesting, slightly muddled game that still manages to have moments of high-speed brilliance.

F1 2011 is a great handheld addition to the franchise, although it could really do with an injection of personality.

A fine example of style and substance, AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! (Force = Mass x Acceleration) is as addictive as it is garishly unique.

Released into a genre that is perilously close to saturation point, Towers N' Trolls doesn't bring anything new to the table but still promises tower defence fans an enjoyable ride.

Mediocre stealth action is the order of the day in this forgettable sequel.

Ugly, unfair, unenjoyable: Asphalt Injection should be headed to the wrecker's yard, not your Vita's memory card.

Captivating, elegant, and fiendishly clever, Waking Mars delivers a science-fiction epic that's a delight to explore, and rewarding to play.

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is a lousy game. It's never particularly enjoyable, is technically clumsy, and looks like garbage. It may well be the worst game in the Vita's launch line-up.

Another welcome addition to the eShop's already stellar line-up, The Rolling Western's unique spin on tower defence is as noteworthy as its flaws.

SpongeBob's Super Bouncy Fun Time is a well-presented and competent Peggle clone.

Don't Fry The Frog is mildly entertaining, but there are better casual gaming experiences out there.

Ironworm is a good game at heart, but a poorly balanced freemium model seriously undermines its gameplay.

Pizza Vs. Skeletons is a weird, wildly unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining roll-'em-up.

What appears to be an early '90s throwback racer is, in actuality, an extremely forward-thinking game in terms of simplicity of play, online connectivity, and pricing.

Housemarque proves what a great home the Vita is for twin-stick shooting thrills with this enduring classic.

A compelling, never-ending shooter, ZiGGURAT turns the high score chase into a two dimensional art form.

Tekken 3D nails its formula but doesn't provide much room to show off and flex it. As far as arcade fighters go, there are better, more substantial alternatives now with much cheaper price tags.

Stupid, glitteringly bright, and a little bit broken, WWE WrestleFest still manages to capture the slapdash drama and violent hilarity of the ring.

Individual, engaging, and brief, Lume is a fitting introduction to what will hopefully become a much bigger experience.

A micro-budget racer, with visuals and sound effects to match, yet under the bonnet is a very sophisticated engine.

It's a pity that simultaneous multiplayer didn't make it into the Vita version of Rayman Origins, but that doesn't stop it from being an unforgettable platformer from the mind of Michel Ancel.

Robot Gladi8tor cleverly expands on the Infinity Blade blueprint with FPS freedom and stunning presentation, but it's not quite as polished as Chair Entertainment's offerings.

An excellent first shot on target, FIFA on Vita may not pack as much detail and features as the console players, but the combination of slick touchscreen and button controls make it well worth picking.

Terrible English localisation throws a spanner in the works for Toy Factory. Somebody dropped the ball in the QA dept, which is ironic considering the subject matter.

A great virtual recreation of pool that eases beginners in smoothly and offers up a feature-rich multiplayer mode for the experts.

Frobisher Says is an essential PS Vita download that perfectly shows off the console's various functionality.

A lovingly crafted selection of mini-games that will definitely put you in the mood for the real Olympics.

A solidly constructed, surprisingly addictive take on the endless-running genre. With dogs.

At times, Army Corps of Hell is an adrenaline rush of swift tactical fighting. It's also, however, incredibly repetitive and far too drawn out.

The best version of the classic puzzler to date, packing some great music and some interesting new twists for newcomers and experienced players alike.

Extend hasn't changed much from Continuum Shift II, which means it can be considered a strong 2D fighter. What's new here, though, will delight veterans of the franchise.

Not just for tennis lovers, Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition is an enjoyable, well-rounded game. Easy to pick up for players of all levels, but difficult to master.

Despite some broken levels, Ragdoll Blaster 3 still sometimes captures the spirit that made the original great, but nostalgia isn't enough to make it a must-play.

An inventive noir brainteaser that's short but dense, filling out the package - not with fluff - but smart puzzles, visual gags, and a bucketful of inky black blood.

A game whose major selling point isn't actually that important, Beat Hazard Ultra has a strong enough shooting mechanic to avoid any accusations of being a gimmick.

Lacking in character and bloated in fetch work, Unlimited Cruise SP is a clumsily translated import that, just like the game's missing second episode, should have been buried at sea.

While it might have sky-high aspirations, Fishbowl Racer is a mundane, frustrating experience at the best of times.

100 Trials takes the roguelike concept, mixes in a slab of puzzling brilliance, and lets it simmer into something wonderful.