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.

What it lacks in physical dimension it more than makes up for in philosophical depth. A dark prince among puzzle games.

The House of Da Vinci may borrow heavily from The Room, but it's a well-made, detailed, and complex puzzler with a lot to offer.

An unusual, beautiful, and surprisingly sedate puzzler that's as fresh as an English garden.

Engaging gameplay and appealing visuals combine to make a thoroughly enjoyable game, which is only marred by the persistence of the pop-up adverts.

Physics-puzzlers are hardly in short supply on the App Store, but Fish Hooks offers enough entertainment to justify your attention - the top-notch presentation and absence of a price tag certainly help, too.

DanganRonpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a premium adventure with a premium price. Regardless, this runs great on iOS, and is an essential adventure if you've never played it before.

An endearingly simple puzzler that pushes you ever onwards, Block Legend is a great way to waste some time.

Even if fishing holds no appeal to you, this digital representation is eminently playable and should keep you hooked for quite some time.

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is an inventive and engrossing sequel, offering a significant, graceful expansion of scale.

A tap-happy roguelike with a puzzling core and a surprising depth, Tales of the Adventure Company is well worth a look.

Pokemon Black and White doesn't mess too much with the tried and tested formula, providing an experience we know and love.

A missed opportunity to give us something new, Doodle Jump for iPad remains as mercilessly addictive as it ever was.

BRIXITY is Devsisters focusing entirely on the idea of building a city while restoring the earth with quick processes but long buildups.

This premium release of a free-to-play game does away with the ads and most of the grinding, leaving players with an enjoyable turn-based MOBA (of a sort).

Pokemon Black and White doesn't mess too much with the tried and tested formula, providing an experience we know and love.

Refreshingly original and hugely entertaining, Self Aware is unlike anything else we've seen on the App Store, and deserves a look - despite the fact that it holds little appeal once finished.

The price tag will unquestionably be a massive barrier to entry for many potential players, but Final Fantasy Dimensions is arguably worth every penny - especially when compared to similar titles on traditional consoles.

Black Bird is difficult, weird, and an utterly brilliant shmup you need to check out right now.

Not very different from versions on other consoles, Theme Park DS makes good use of the console, and is a neat package for those who want to think on the move.

Far more than a cynical cash-in, this PSP version of Final Fantasy is the perfect opportunity to see where it all began.

A comprehensive Who's Who of Final Fantasy, DDFF manages to transpose the core elements of Square Enix's long running franchise into a highly polished fighter with depth.

A brilliant and warm-hearted RPG that deserves to be played by as many people as possible.

iStunt 2 is a ferocious mixture of hardcore high score gameplay and fun ragdoll snowboarding physics.

An ambitious, flawed, but ultimately entertaining FPS, Deus Ex: The Fall is well worth a look.

Strategic, deep, and full of content, Great Big War Game carries on nicely where its predecessor left off.

An endless-runner with a sense of style and a great difficulty curve, Agent Dash! entices you in with pretty graphics, and before you know it you're hooked.

A brilliantly built piece of platforming action, Raccoon Rising is definitely worth a look, even if you've never felt the need to fling an animal up a tree.