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

It may initially appear to be somewhat basic and the pesky language barrier presented by this Japanese import is a shame, but Bangai-O Spirits remains an unmitigated blasting brilliance that every DS fan should indulge in, and one of the strongest DS titles we've encountered so far. [JPN Import]

A sweet and endearing adventure, Fetch will wrap you up in its spell and leave you smiling.

Like a shoot-'em-up sans bullets, Silverfish offers challenging gameplay that revolves around keeping your enemies close at hand without being taken out in the process.

Bad Piggies is creative, addictive, and absolutely packed with content. It might be Rovio's best game yet, but we can't help noticing it all feels a little too safe and predictable.

A sharp and retro-edged platformer, Cally's Caves 3 is well worth a look.

Radiangames squeezes its frenzied twin-stick experience into a level-led maze game, and it's just as satisfying and addictive as the rest of the series.

Genuinely innovative puzzler that will change the way you think about the genre.

An easy to play, incredibly addictive dungeon crawler that's the perfect fit for your pocket.

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

It's been a long time coming but DS owners finally have a decent brawler to enjoy - Bleach: Blade of Fate offers peerless scrapping action.

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

Splatoon 2 is an incredible shooter that improves on the original in almost every single way. But if you still have a Wii U and don't care about taking it on the go, there might not be enough new content to justify the purchase.

Polara is a unique twist on the auto-runner, and is packed with clever ideas and bonus content. It's just a shame that the difficulty has been defanged

With its clever gimmick, smart design, and charming sense of style, Bad Hotel is a fine addition to the tower defence genre.

World of Tanks Blitz offers some of the very best multiplayer you'll find for your mobile or tablet.

Picross DS isn't the most alluring game you'll ever clap eyes on, but it's startlingly addictive and will provide endless hours of utterly compulsive amusement.

Judged on fun, depth and the amount of recharges you'll be forcing into your DS, 42 All-Time Classics is a winning formula. We heart it.

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

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

Max Adventure doesn't try to reinvent the twin-stick shooter, instead providing a delightful experience fit for all the family.

Not without its quirks, many of which are part and parcel of a ten-year old game, but the abundance of style and busy streets make Driver a continued success.

A visually impressive point-and-click adventure, 1112 episode 3 continues the saga without offering too many answers. Despite all of its qualities, its high level of difficulty may limit the appeal.

Modern day first-person shooters will feel weak after you give Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD a play, thanks to innovative gunplay that still holds its own today.

It'll ask you to invest significant chunks of time into it, and if you get really serious about it you'll definitely want to splash out on a character or two, but Solstice Arena's top presentation and accessible tactical play make it worth the effort.

Wonderfully excessive, but not quite as clever as it thinks it is.

Sleep Attack TD's stage-spinning gameplay adds a dash of originality - and difficulty - to a solid tower defence game.

New 'n' Tasty is charming, cheery, and has been carried over to Vita spectacularly despite some technical imperfections.

If you're interested in story-driven games and cute character art, Burly Men at Sea demands to be played.

There are some great moments here, but a few fussy ones that spoils things a little bit.

A great distillation of stealth mechanics into a fun and engaging arcade score-chaser.

This is a deliciously tactile, malleable game. One of its levels is full of more ideas than most games on the App Store can cram into their entire run time. Plus it's beautiful. So very, very beautiful. I can't stress enough how good Monument Valley 2 is. It builds on what came before - in a very real way, it's a sequel about sequels. And its story about legacy cements ustwo's own position as one of the greatest developers working on mobile.

Octopath Traveler is a magnificent experience, but its story structure holds it back from being a truly amazing game.

Land-a Panda boasts excellent visuals, a long-term challenge and engaging physics-based gameplay, only slightly undone by some minor control grievances

Frustrating in all the right ways, this sophisticated head-scratcher is a must for puzzle nuts.

Not immediately a perfect fit, 6th Planet's fusion of Lunar Lander style play with its collection of comic strips proves to be a winning formula in the long run.

Robokill is an engrossing hybrid RPG-shooter that calls to mind classics of both genres, but it never reaches the same heights of either.

The most fun you'll ever have with an intergalactic crustacean, Crabitron's a ton of fun that can be shared with a nearby friend.

Spiky-haired hero seeks action RPG with flawed character development mechanics covered up by gorgeous graphics and comprehensive gameplay. Would prefer a Final Fantasy VII fan.

A slick first-person hack-and-slasher that really benefits from some colourful and imaginative enemy design.

Clash of Heroes is a monstrous RPG with beautiful graphics; a suite of multiplayer modes; and some of the most smart and addictive battles around.

A beautiful little RPG, which is just as great on Vita.

A few corners have been cut to facilitate the transition but Football Manager Handheld 2010 is a tactical feast for football fans.

By limiting the number of units, and focusing on simple, explosive gameplay, iBomber Defense turns the tower defence genre into a more enjoyable spectacle.

Online battles and loads of loot save Chronicles of Inotia 2 from errand-like missions and lackadaisical spirit of adventure.

Very little has changed since the last instalment of Gameloft's arcade racing franchise, but Asphalt 7: Heat certainly isn't lacking when it comes to hot-rod action and stunning presentation.

Fester Mudd is a funny game with smartly designed puzzles. You don't have to be a point-and-click nostalgist to love this game.

Deft controls and smart random level generation lead to one of the freshest endless-runners in some time.

Fun, challenging and atmospheric with plenty of replay value, but the lack of online multiplayer is puzzling.

An endearing and often challenging platformer that sees its idea through.

One More Dash is an entertaining one touch arcade game with an awful lot going for it.

An interesting and effective narrative adventure that's definitely worth checking out.

The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a great CCG, but you're going to have to stick with it to really discover that.

A fast-paced card game that's far more interesting than its source material might suggest.

Loop Hero is an ingenious roguelike RPG in which you must rebuild reality using cards you earn form defeating enemies.

The things that some people will find clever and immersive about Uplink, others are going to find strange and confusing, but if you fit into the first camp it's a blast of historical futuristic fun.

A twisted mix of Tetris and colour matching, Art Style PiCOPiCT provides a complex but intelligent slice of bite-sized DSiWare gaming.

Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call is more of the same great puzzling gameplay, but it's definitely starting to lose its appeal.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a rough diamond that is both demanding and delightful, but one that raises the bar for portable RPGs higher than ever before.

Major Magnet is a colourful, playable, and imaginative arcade casual game that suffers from a vertical difficulty curve.

Hector Ep2 is more welcoming for newcomers, without losing the sharp wit, funny jokes, and tough puzzles that marked it out in the first place.

Bold and unique, Gravity Rush is a strong PS Vita release that gets better and better the more you play it.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire brings back and adds some great features, but not without cutting out some of the standards set in Pokémon X and Y.

A fun, inventive slide 'n' slash action game that doesn't get everything right, but stays true to the way of the ninja with satisfying combat and beautiful visuals.

A solid hack 'n' slash role-playing game despite the need for fine-tuning and a more substantive cooperative multiplayer experience.

Creative new mechanics and a cracking solo option make this worth playing in spite of the occasional dull session.

Punishing: Gray Raven is a heck of a ride with its adrenaline-pumping combat and ultra-smooth graphics performance. You don’t need to scale a paywall to excel at this game, so it’s a must-download for any RPG fan. Plus, the units you pull actually have a healthy dose of husbandos for a change (yay!).

With its learning curve, Rocket Slime offers charm, weirdness and huge, huge tanks.

Funky, fresh and funny, Rhythm Heaven Gold transcends the language barrier with its instinctive gameplay and hilarious scenarios.

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.

A game that prizes exploration and creativity above all else, The Blockheads is a great way to waste a couple of days.

Pocket City is a fantastic addition to the city building genre with slick gameplay, speedy progression, and that just five more minutes feel.

Cooked up using elements from the most noted games in the genre, Zombie Infection is a predictable, yet filling survival-horror action romp.

While not for those lacking experience points, Final Fantasy V Advance offers a highly customisable adventure for anyone seeking a role-playing challenge.

What Luftrausers lacks in sheer amount of stuff, it makes up for by being a finely crafted thrill ride of satisfaction and fun.

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.

Kirby Mass Attack is one of the most innovative and varied platformers in Kirby's long, diverse repertoire, making it a fitting swan song for the aging DS.

Full of charm and plenty of nice ideas, Bee Leader is a strange and alluring glimpse into the world of the honey bee.

Donut County is simply stunning. It smashes together smart gameplay, simple controls, a ridiculous storyline, and a gorgeous soundtrack, creating a masterpiece of an easy-going puzzler. If you're looking for something with tons of depth and hours of gameplay, you won't find it here. But what you will find is one of the finest puzzle games you may ever play, and an experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

Early Bird HD is cheap, challenging fun for the Angry Birds set.

Got a 3DS? Get VVVVVV. Essential indie gaming, now on the go.

It may look like a normal point-and-click puzzler but Thimbleweed Park is complex, classic, hilarious, and will have you coming back for more.

This Tomb Raider mobile port features all the action and suspense it's known for, combined with an intuitive touch control system.

A superb portable version of the PS2 original, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days offers exceptional depth and charisma, along with a few new tricks of its own to make it essential SRPG fare.

Splasher is an excellent platformer with interesting mechanics and beautiful level design.

It's Full of Sparks is a fun, colourful platform-puzzler that doesn't quite ignite as it should thanks to a few mechanical imbalances.

Well-presented and infuriatingly hard, Slice it! will delight those looking for a seriously challenging puzzler.

Proof that you can deliver a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining racing experience on touchscreen with a bit of creative inspiration. It's definitely worth giving a fling.

Mixing quick thinking with fast fingers and a gothic setting, Helsing's Fire is a smart puzzler that's more about fun than challenge.

A polished and well-contructed side-scrolling sandbox, Junk Jack X doesn't build much on the foundations of its predecessor, but what it adds is well worth exploring.

An intriguing mix of genres that gel together brilliantly, Bardbarian is a breath of fresh air.

If you are a Final Fantasy or rhythm game fan don't even hesitate to pick up Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call.

Just as involving, dramatic and downright addictive as its PS3 predecessor, Valkyria Chronicles II will have you glued to your PSP for weeks to come.

Despite its steep difficulty curve, Hook Worlds offers up a fun time waster that's worth its pocket money price.

Despite its cartoon art style and arcadey gameplay, Shake Spears! scores thanks to the surprising tactical intelligence it requires.

Until Magic: The Gathering comes to iPhone, Kard Combat will rule the dark magic roost, with hours of single-player card battling action and wonderful multiplayer options.

A 2D platformer in the traditional sense, Terra Noctis borrows elements from Sonic and Mario to create one of the best examples of the genre yet seen on the iPhone. Physical controls would have made it a near-perfect game, but it's still a highly recommended download.

Short but sweet, Scramble With Friends is a game designed exclusively for the socially-enabled wordplay fan. That said, Zynga With Friends has delivered an addictive puzzler for those willing to engage with friends and randoms alike.