Deep Dungeons of Doom is an extremely bright take on the RPG with an intuitive timing-based battle system and gorgeous pixel-art visuals.

Color Zen is a original and stylish puzzler that will provide a stiff challenge to seasoned puzzle gamers.

Incredible Jack isn't incredible, but it's a visual treat that will remind you of some of your favourite, classic platformers.

This latest puzzler from veteran Alex Pajitnov looks like it was made in the '80s, but it provides a hefty challenge and it's free.

It's not flashy, fast, or furious enough to satisfy fans of the series on which it's based, and it's got too many flaws to recommend to a wide audience. But there's a grain of excellence here struggling to be seen.

Marvel Pinball is exactly what you'd expect - a well-designed pinball game based around the characters of the Marvel Universe.

Blip Blup is a confidently executed puzzler with a genuinely fresh radar-pinging mechanic - just do yourself a favour and buy the full version.

Enjoyable in short bursts, Ninja Warrior Game struggles to clear the first obstacle and likely won't advance to later rounds.

A masterful mix of match-three, RPG, and pirate jokes, Scurvy Scallywags is a brilliant addition to any iOS game collection.

Just as polished and poised as you'd expect, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers continues the legacy of its predecessor without really adding anything new.

Battlestone has polish to spare and is fun in small doses, but over time it becomes too much of a grind to maintain your interest.

A mix of FarmVille, Clash of Clans, and any other popular freemium builder you care to mention released in the last couple of years, the only thing Epic can call its own is its licence.

The Denpa Men 2 is the sequel we were hoping for, offering up quirky RPG action that is as challenging as it is silly.

The potential is there, but Bloody Vampire is just too rough to be fully appreciated.

Stickets is a quietly accomplished and fresh puzzler, though its somewhat narrow focus limits its long-term appeal.

After a few games, the veneer peels away and you realise that Starship Battles, while fun for a bit, doesn't have the depth to keep you interested.

A concept too basic to maintain any real interest, Guncrafter ends up feeling like a shameless attempt to cash in on Minecraft's success.

This is quite simply the best Animal Crossing has ever been. Fans of the series are in for an expanded treat, and newcomers will find fresh delights in its relaxed gameplay.

Passing Time is a unique football mini-game collection that's quirky but ultimately forgettable.

Frustrating in places and sometimes lacking in polish, World War Z is still an entertaining movie tie-in.

All the extra layers and shiny cartoon looks can't disguise the fact that Zombie Fish Tank is a small fish in a very big pond.

A Maximus-sized serving of blood and sandals and severed appendages. It's just a shame you can rack up a Maximus-sized bill playing it, too.

Despite some control work-arounds and dated visuals, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remains a truly exceptional RPG and one of the best Star Wars games ever released on any platform.

A passion for the sport is a requirement to get the most out of Rugby Nations '13 - while it boasts smart graphics and decent controls, matches aren't quite as gripping as they possibly could be.

Crash City Mayhem will make you pull a variety of faces, ranging from raised eyebrows, to indifference, to disappointment.

The Ace Attorney games are genuinely excellent games, with hilarious dialogue and engaging plots. Shame this iOS port is a slight disappointment.

A charming and playable physics-based stunt racer with a number of neat little touches, though 1968's largely excellent level design occasionally throws up some frustration.

Outworded looks nice and the multiplayer is fun, but in the end it's just a word search game. And that could put a lot of people off.