Hot Springs Story secures Kairosoft's position as the god of iPhone management gaming. Far too addictive for its own good.

A sharp and enjoyable hack and slash platformer that's never any less than solid.

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.

Rock-and-roll gameplay to a J-pop beat, LocoRoco is a perfectly rounded handheld puzzler.

Although it's undoubtedly a tough game, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will keep you engaged with its blend of fluid movement and thoughtful platforming play.

With sharp design, plenty of content, and elegant presentation, Lara Croft GO is one of the best puzzle games of the year.

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

Kosmo Spin looks a treat and features a neat universe-spinning concept, unfortunately it can't back these up with sufficiently compelling gameplay.

Despite some resolution issues, realMyst is a solid remake of a remake, improving slightly on a game that was itself a slight improvement on a game.

Bucketz is a hyperactive game full to the brim of bright ideas, but its attempts at variation and humour can be a little overwhelming.

An enjoyable little title perfect for scratching your mobile arcade gaming itch.

A solid and entertaining platformer, Type:Rider has a few niggling problems, but it's still worth a look.

Another engrossing and well-written character-driven drama from Telltale. An opportunity for more varied gameplay has been missed, but it's a strong start to an interesting series.

A rich and rewarding puzzler full of neat ideas, Lost Yeti is well worth searching out.

In short, then, this is a great single-screen arcade title for those who love a challenge.

A well fleshed out and pretty darn entertaining arcade experience.

A sedate and soothing puzzler, Lines the Game doesn't offer much of a challenge, but that's not really the point.

Jetpack Fighter gets the balance between its monetisation and action just right, and it's a lot of fun as well.

Bushido Bear is a fair and generally well-balanced game with unexpected appeal, yet it lacks that little something extra to keep you playing.

Slay The Spire was already a sub-genre defining classic, now that it's available handheld it can be played on the go, or away from the big screen, and that's great. It's a competent port which, with a little tweaking and refinement, could be perfect.

If the last Build-a-lot 3 was feeling a little tired, then Build-a-lot 4 - arriving only a month later - risks popping its own property bubble.

Samurai II: Vengeance is a sharp, stylish action game that could use more diverse level design, but is undeniably entertaining.

Like a bottle of fine scotch, SMT IV won't be for everyone - but those RPG enthusiasts who can appreciate its subtlety and challenge will cherish it for years to come.

A surprisingly welcoming treat of a JRPG, and a successful blend of two worlds.

Steins;Gate is a suitable introduction to the visual novel, but content-wise it's certainly not for everyone.

Equal parts slick fun, frustrating controls, and jaw-dropping visuals, N.O.V.A. 3 is a prime example of what's good, and bad, about smartphone gaming.

Runner2 is a brilliant sequel and every bit as system-throwingly punishing as the original. Spot-on controls, online leaderboards, and plenty of content seal the deal.

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.