While the prospect of matching three of more balls isn't going to win any awards, Spinzizzle is delightfully original and represents an interesting, highly playable spin on the genre.

With oceanic depth, honed controls and absorbing missions, this is the epitome of bad, meaning good.

Granny Smith is a suitably sweet and satisfying casual game with a moreish mechanic at its core.

Mantis Burn Racing is a fine arcade racer with tight handling, a strong campaign mode, and flexible multiplayer options.

Level With Me is an interesting take on the arcade genre, and it's worth trying out.

A unique idea that's well implemented, Finger Hoola might be a bit thin, but it's still a lot of fun.

It might not be the most original idea out there, but Time Surfer is executed with such aplomb that that really doesn't matter.

A real European Champion. If only we could say the same about England.

Lil' Pirates stands head and shoulders above other freemium games by offering a compelling universe packed full of meaningful tasks without the pushy salesmanship.

If you've ever enjoyed the compositions found in the Final Fantasy series, then Theatrhythm is for you, as it's a decent music-based game with loads of extras for FF buffs to discover.

A great RPG that's full of surprises, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is far more than just a mobile tie-in

A calm and intriguing match-stuff puzzler that's likely to appeal to anyone sick of being shouted at.

Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention takes a while to learn, but once you've passed the entrance exam there's enough content to hold your attention far beyond the school holidays.

It still can't quite keep up with "Pro Evo" on the pitch in terms of purist authenticity, but FIFA 08 is a huge, glinting treasure trove of features and modes with accessible gameplay and solid presentation.

Gorgeous graphics and fun presentation make this game a difficult one to stop playing.

It's you and your machine versus the circuit. In this respect, Gran Turismo PSP doesn't stall, effortlessly powering to the front of the handheld field in a manner that is likely to leave many a petrolhead breathless.

Cunningly fusing word play with finger-friendly action, AbraWordabra offers something that's a little different from the norm, and is well worth investigating.

Qbism convincingly makes use of the touchscreen for simple, yet astonishingly addictive puzzle play that will suck you in for hours.

A complex but rewarding strategy game, Ravenmark: Mercenaries will satisfy the strategy cravings of mobile Napoleons everywhere.

A smart card game that's different enough from other games of its ilk to stand out.

Perhaps a little too fast and superficial to become a new habit, Tower Boxing is furiously entertaining and difficult, for a short while at least.

A brutal, cyclical action RPG that builds on the foundations of its predecessor, Infinity Blade II is a showcase for everything that's right about sequels, but it's not the big leap forward that some might have been hoping for.

An enjoyably simple management sim that threads its theme and humour through every part of itself, Middle Manager of Justice is well worth your time.

Solomon's Boneyard smartly hones in on a more action-oriented brand of gameplay than its predecessor, casting the established twin-stick combat and RPG character development elements in a new and attractive light.

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

Not without issues and will demand perseverance, but F1 2009 rewards with a pick-up-and-play F1 experience that effortlessly overtakes the competition on PSP.

FAST RMX is a solid arcade racer, with a gratifying sense of speed, excellent visuals, and an interesting phase mechanic ensuring you have plenty of fun. It's not quite a flawless experience though. Outside of Hero mode, it's all a bit basic, with no tricks to perform in the air, and tracks lacking the intricate design of Mario Kart or Wipeout.

It might look a little haphazard, but Don't Die, Mr Robot! is actually one of the best arcade games to hit the App Store this year.