Sqwords is an addictive word game that anyone can play, though the presence of in-app purchases might cheese some players off.

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two might suit the kids, but it's too dull and fiddly for anyone else to truly enjoy.

War. What is it good for? A pretty decent builder / battler that will appeal to the more domineering fans of freemium strategy on mobile.

A simple and entertaining airborne blaster, MetalStorm: Aces isn't revolutionary, but it's pretty enjoyable.

Cosmic Clean-Up is mostly good clean fun, but its limited premise leads to repetition and one or two dull patches.

Fast & Furious 6: The Game is the simplest, most accessible, and graphically impressive of the current set of drag racers.

Great Battles Medieval has history and accessibility on its side, but in the end its weak points are too visible to stand up to stronger opposition.

A dark and macabre puzzle-platformer, Limbo is always experimenting with new ways to make you think, and new ways to shock you to your core.

Bridgy Jones is terrific fun. It's challenging, surprising, and even quite funny. A perfect touchscreen game with loads of content.

A brilliant digital version of a brilliant card game, Magic 2014 is every bit as impressive as its predecessor and adds more to the mix, too.

An often-amusing love letter to the Zelda series, Anodyne Mobile offers plenty of 2D fun but is handicapped by the rushed nature of the port, which has resulted in faulty controls.

A pleasantly simple puzzler with a straight-forward premise, though it rarely ascends to the level of greatness.

A flawed but occasionally entertaining mash-up, Puzzle Pirates never quite manages to connect its disparate, uninspired parts.

While the original remains a classic, Samurai Shodown II for iOS is too glitchy and broken to really recommend.

A polished and precise tower defence title, Siegecraft TD does little to change the tested formula, but that's not too much of a bad thing.

Generic but accessible, Kingturn RPG Plus won't make you care about your characters but it might scratch your SRPG itch.

Colin McRae Rally is a fine racer, but it's sorely let down by some forgotten modes and features, and those seriously outdated visuals.

This Layton may not take after his famous dad, but his thrilling, fast-paced mysteries make this the gaming equivalent of a page-turner.

The extra layer of polish on Forever Lost: Episode 2 makes this clever and engaging game an even more enticing proposition.

Spiral Episode 1 is a passable adventure game that calls to mind the story-led JRPGs of the late '90s, but it doesn't offer a great deal of gameplay meat beyond a reasonably fresh battle system.

Hotline Miami is brutal, gory, masterful, essential. You'll play for the arcade mob shootings, and stay for the psychedelic style.

A stunningly poor game, Return to Castlerama feels utterly unfinished.

Despite some control issues, Quadropus Rampage proves that an octopus with four tentacles can mess up bad guys just as effectively as the eight-legged breed.

This sequel lacks the charm of many of its puzzler rivals, but still offers plenty of fiendish challenges to solve if you can overlook the sterile artwork.

A chilling tale told with economy and intelligence, Home is a tense, atmospheric adventure that stays with you.

A brilliantly executed racing sim. If you're after a racing game on Vita, this is what's currently in pole position.

Look! Up there on the App Store! Is it a faithful movie tie-in? Is it a decent Infinity Blade rip-off? No, it's the rather mediocre Man of Steel.

Gloomy Hollow manages to live up to its name, but not in a good way.