A fine clicker, with a few new ideas, with a compulsive 'name that rock' element thrown in for good measure.

Samus Returns is not the most faithful remake in history, but taken on its own terms it’s a fun shooter with just enough Metroid flavour to keep fans happy.

Geostorm is better than it has any right to be, and it's well worth a look.

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.

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

A wacky, attractive and challenging twin-stick shooter that doesn't quite pack enough punch in the combat stakes.

Bill Killem is a notch above typical endless runners thanks to the ability to shoot down whatever's in your way.

Lunar: Silver Star Story Touch is a charming JRPG with plenty of nice touches and an enjoyable story, but it's tarnished a little by poor controls.

Megapolis has a touch more depth than the usual freemium builder titles, and is simply a wonderful world to be a part of.

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.

Demons vs Fairyland's visuals may be on the weak side, but it more than makes up for them in difficulty and nuance.

Siegefall is an attractive and structurally sound strategy management game, but if you want to uncover its tactical complexity you'll really have to work for it

There's plenty to like about Hovercraft: Battle Arena, but once you've got to grips with it, there's not much else to do.

Solid RPG fun delivered in an interesting package, Life is Magic will help you see the world a bit differently.

Mines of Mars doesn't give you a lot to play with, but it gives you a really intriguing sandbox for you to do it in.

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

Metal Slug 7 provides great action, but unless you're a total completist, it's far too short an experience.

Master of Alchemy is a fine physics-based puzzler set in an entertaining universe, but it's contaminated by a few unnecessary embellishments.

A fun retro platforming adventure that faithfully represents '80s gaming with a crisp modern polish.

FIFA 19 on Switch is a sharper, fuller package than FIFA 18. While it's a slick and playable effort, however, it feels like a job only half done, while the football itself feels a little stiff and one-dimensional.

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.

Green Farm 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but balanced in-app purchases and colourful graphics make it worth your while.

Bobbing is no picnic, but if you've got the patience to deal with its stringent demands you'll find a lot to enjoy in its creative, intelligently designed gameplay.

They Need To Be Fed 2 offers more of the same platform-physics action as its predecessor, albeit with a couple of tasty twists at the end. It's a shame you have to wait for the truly interesting stuff, though, and the game's controls never quite click as they should.

Zombie Flick offers enjoyable, yet shallow bursts of zombie mashing. However, the gorgeously realised visuals fail to offset the paucity of modes and stages.

Xtreme Wheels is an undeniably fun ride, though the 3D visuals sometimes tax the iPad too much.

As good as it's always been, this is really worth a look if you've never strayed into the delights of Zuma before, but veteran players need not apply.

The Complex suffers from some awkward acting and jarring scene transitions but tells an intriguing story with several shocking twists. Multiple endings give the game a high replay value, and the ability to skip previously unlocked scenes makes it easy to test out choices you otherwise wouldn't have picked.