A mix of challenge gameplay and fantastic presentation, Cave Bowling is a fun-filled arcade game with personality and substance to match.

Devil May Cry 4 refrain is too basic to be anything more than mildly enjoyable, its lack of depth, excitement, and polish preventing the delivery of a more satisfying experience.

Although this port does little to spruce up a decade-old adventure, enough quality shines through to make Riven a worthwhile play.

Shamelessly derivative and lacking likeable characters and an interesting storyline, The Jim & Frank Mysteries: Blood River Files is a well-intended but ultimately disappointing puzzle adventure.

Tony Stark's high-tech robot suit may boast an alluring sheen, but the core gameplay in Iron Man 2 is rusty and uninspiring.

Hybrid 2 is a playable, though clearly outdated action RPG that can't shake the sense that it's not at home on iPhone.

Though it suffers from loose physics and level design, The Package is inventive and challenging enough to be worth a purchase.

Ozone has one of the simplest set ups around, but delivers past glories to serve up a puzzler-cum-platformer of real merit.

Pacing issues and overly random gameplay detract from the elegance of Osmos.

Elegant, deep, innovative, and most importantly fun, Osmos and its effervescent gameplay makes for one of the most tactile experiences on iPad.

A bright and quirky physics-based puzzler, No, Human suffers from a lack of value and presentation issues.

Extraordinarily polished gameplay and high production values guarantee a blast, even if N.O.V.A. lacks the originality necessary to be an all-time classic.

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

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.

A faithful replication of a mentally taxing strategy board game, Neuroshima Hex is limited by its small selection of gameplay modes but offers an engrossing and complex multiplayer experience.

Need for Speed: Shift offers the best single-player racer on iPhone to date, with in-depth customisation and superior handling that almost make up in full the limited multiplayer offering.

The melodramatic use of weapons and curious lack of online multiplayer can't stop Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit from offering cheap arcade racing thrills.

A lazy effort that adds little value in relation to last year's instalment, NBA Elite 11 offers only superficial improvements that fail to move the ball forward in terms of gameplay.

An affectionate ode to Pac-Man, Naughty Bear is worth a play for the hilariously inventive deaths that dominate its gameplay.

Pulled up from Davy Jones's locker, Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge breathes new life into a classic while at the same time setting a new standard for adventure gaming.

A stellar combination of graphics, entertaining action, and robust multiplayer, Modern Combat 2 is one heck of a shooter.

A sophisticated platformer with style, Mirror's Edge has polished gameplay but not length and lasting value.

You have to dig through a layer of questionable controls, but at the core of Miner Disturbance lies an ingenious adventure-puzzler.

Poor controls and inconsistent level design badly hamper MaXplosion in its attempt to replicate the 'Splosion Man formula on iPhone.

Although the endearing visuals do an excellent job of replicating the look of one of the world's most popular MMOs, the lack of human interaction, awkward controls and uninspiring quests render MapleStory Thief Edition underwhelming.

Madden NFL 11 offers innovative gameplay, impressive visuals, and an overall quality of design rarely seen in portable sports gaming.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is a charming adventure hampered by an ill-conceived touch control scheme.

Despite a handful of issues, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is an enthralling adventure with great action and killer cooperative multiplayer - just stay away from the unstable iPad version.

An amusing game of evasion, The Incident holds little in the way of lasting appeal.

A little more detail during matches would help make Championship Manager 2011 a more intuitive experience, but the rest of the package is impressively comprehensive.

A reasonably simple game with some hidden depth. If your current chess or RTS game is all played out, Catan should be next on your list.

Catacombs mixes classic hack 'n' slash gameplay with twin-stick shooter mechanics to pleasant effect, but it lacks the depth and variety necessary to fight its way to the top.

Part timing, part luck, Canabalt is the kind of quick-fix that has the potential to become a phenomenon, the game's free-running fix giving players a new kind of high score to chase.

Rarely have we seen a zombie slaying FPS with this much life in it. Seamless online play and intense action make this an instant iPhone classic.

Fun and familiar - Brothers in Arms 2 opts for variety over freshness and largely succeeds in spite of its many minor shortcomings.

An extraordinary example of how to properly remake a classic, Broken Sword: Director's Cut remasters the original with wise alterations that galvanise rather than degrade.

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

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

An amusing, bite-sized piece of gaming that pairs classic arcade action with unpretentious style.

Though it doesn't give you enough room to breathe, BioDefense: Zombie Outbreak borrows enough from the wider action strategy genre to make it an interesting proposition in the crowded tower defence genre.

Tempered by minor control quirks, Beneath a Steel Sky remains as entertaining as it did 15 years ago, galvanising the adventure gaming resurgence on iPhone.

A new approach to rhythmic gaming that marries substance with style, its unique gameplay proving you can provide a fresh experience in a saturated genre.

Visually appealing and with an operatic setting like no other, Battle of Puppets's strategic play is highly addictive, if also repetitive.

Battle Blasters has the perfect mixture of killer gameplay, fantastic multiplayer options and slick graphics, all of which come together to create an action title that will keep your trigger finger occupied for some time.

Too similar to the fluffy one's previous outings, Battle Bears -1 consists of overly familiar, repetetive gameplay in a sterile setting.

Banzai Rabbit doesn't try to conceal its source of inspiration, but the end result is a fantastic recreation of Konami's classic Frogger – albeit one with a few regrettable camera niggles.

Charming and demanding in equal measure, Babylonian Twins shrugs off one or two outdated design mechanics to remind us what was so good about 16-bit gaming.

Asphalt 5 improves the road paved by previous instalments, bringing new multiplayer options, enhanced graphics, and a robust single-player experience.

Armada: Galactic War has the makings of a fine online real-time strategy game, but it�s simply not ready for battle yet.

There's not quite enough new material to give it a full recommendation, but the original formula is still great. If you want more zombie slaying, look no further.

Alice has visual flair, but she's a vapid romp, with platforming gameplay weighed down by its puzzles rather than uplifted by them.

Fussy controls and a bizarre battle system render Across Age nothing more than an average anachronism.

A.D.D. lives up to its name as mediocre mini-game compilation that won't hold your attention for long.

An honest, though underwhelming effort, 9 Innings: Pro Baseball 2011 toys too much with game balancing in an effort to deliver high drama.

Best described as The Desert Megan Fox, 2XL TrophyLite Rally looks beautiful, handles well, but lacks variation, challenge and depth.

2XL ATV Offroad dresses up controls quirks and a shallow Career mode with phenomenal graphics.

Inotia 3: Children of Carnia is competent and unexciting, a by-the-numbers level-grinding game that lacks the polish and energy of its betters.

An awkwardly structured combat system and bland presentation undermine World in War in its attempt to provide an original turn-based strategy game.

Dracula: The Path of the Dragon: Part 2 moves the plot forward, but doesn't address the need for more engaging gameplay.

Dracula: The Path of the Dragon strikes a supreme style, but doesn't stake claim to the depth of gameplay and satisfaction to support such an ambitious setting.

A competent, though not a convincing enough re-release without online multiplayer and a wider slate of control options to bring a new generation into the flock of Doom faithful.

Just like the marines battling it out against hell's minions, it feels like we've been here before. It's still an intense and entertaing experience - it just isn't a new one.

Doodle God looks and sounds great, but the charming graphics soon give way to dull repetitive gameplay.

A cool concept let down by clumsy controls and difficulty sharper than the teeth of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

A fun match-three RPG hybrid that hits all the right notes, even if they are familiar ones.

Despite a limited set of features, Denki Blocks! is a highly polished puzzler that provides a good mental workout.

An interesting idea that's technically well implemented, high score game Dead Runner is nevertheless thematically confused.

Dead Rising Mobile is an outdated action game without proper controls, decent graphics, and gameplay satisfying enough to keep you playing.

Living up to its claims of revolution, the game offers a fresh perspective on paint-based puzzling save for its harsh penalty for failure.

Poor controls and bland missions render what should have been a surefire hit into a flawed shooter.

Although Dark Void Zero ran the risk of being a one-joke game, its faux-retro styling combines beautifully with tight gameplay to create a brilliant iPhone action platformer hampered only by its shortness.

Bright, imaginative, and supremely polished, the physics-based gameplay of Cut the Rope shows developer ZeptoLab has knack of putting a unique spin on familiar ideas.

Road Master dishes out great graphics and more than enough thrills to overcome its steep level of difficulty.

A poor facsimile of a much better platformer, Miss Claire Garden lacks the polish and tight controls necessary for great gameplay.

Crimson Gem Saga only looks the part of a classic role-playing game and is actually a synthetic reproduction that lacks the glittering quality of the real thing.

Slow pacing, unusual level design, and missing features prevent Cowboys Vs Zombies from hitting its target.

Despite its lack of depth and a myriad of minor flaws, Command & Conquer: Red Alert succeeds in its objective of accessible real-time strategy with good controls and even better graphics.

Cogs is a finely tuned puzzle experience that does well in getting the gears in your head moving.

Attractive presentation can't make up for a lack of substance - just like a real circus!

There's little inherently wrong with Clumsy Bob and its sideways take on Doodle Jump but for the fact we've seen so many similar games before.

Despite the light-hearted script and colourful visuals, chronoSgear is a riveting and mentally challenging proposition that skilfully melds two genres into a cohesive and enjoyable experience.

Chopper 2 is a demanding experience that won't appeal to everyone, but if you accept the challenge of this side-scrolling shoot 'em up you're certain to get your money's worth.

A marriage of great graphics and solid role-playing, Chaos Rings works through minor hitches to provide enjoyable gameplay.

Methodical and hugely satisfying, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter isn't your typical shooter and while it makes considerable demands of the player, the feeling of reward you get in return is immense. The only real complaint is a lack of variety.

Blue Defense: Second Wave! is amusing when played to fill a free minute or two, but it lacks the depth needed to encourage extended play.

Bland, outdated gameplay and a poorly designed interface deflate the cutesy Bloons TD 4.

A colourful iteration on Pong, Bit.Trip Beat is to be enjoyed in spite of its structural shortcomings.

Baseball Superstars 2011 makes enough improvements on its predecessor to become the definitive version, but it doesn't offer anything substantially new.

Despite being very similar to the first game, Sword & Poker 2 remains a beautifully balanced marriage of poker and dungeon crawling.

Though a little monotonous in parts, Monster Mayhem keeps you entertained with inventive enemies and a collection of captivating weaponry.

Monster Dash is a spunky spin on the speedy platformer with a short shelf life.

Flying Hamster charms with bright colours and an adorable hero, but its shallow shooter gameplay is stuck in a wheel.

An attempt at modernising classic arcade gameplay, Minotaur Rescue fails due to awkward, imprecise controls.

A great example of the innovation bubbling up from indie games, They Need To Be Fed is a lovely little action platformer. Your only disappointment will be its brevity.

While it's a fun mix of match-three puzzling and role-playing, Dungeon Raid fails to set the two elements in a solid structure and so never gains any long-term appeal.

A charming adventure packed with memorable characters, scenarios, and gameplay, Secret of Mana remains enjoyable in spite of control issues and minor audio quirks.

An inadequate interface, poor localisation, and underdeveloped story make 1112, Episode 02 a disappointing follow up.

1000: Find 'Em All! speaks to the completionist with long term treasure hunting, though has trouble pairing its inventive features with lasting intrigue.