Strange, obtuse, and a little unfair, BreakQuest Extra Evolution is a more artistic take on the typical game of Breakout.

Fun for the first few days, but you'll eventually find yourself wondering why you would want to spend so much money on rather basic gameplay. Thankfully, if you're patient you can enjoy what's on offer every now and again for free – and that's worth it.

Real Boxing looks and plays nicely, but flawed countering and training systems unbalance a promising beat-'em-up.

Compulsive toy collectors: beware! Skylanders Lost Islands is a superbly made world builder, with enough hooks to make you return time and time again

Looking for a quick and easy eShop game to occupy your time? Considering Johnny HotShot? STOP AND PUT THE NINTENDO 3DS DOWN

A fun if familiar concept that is hamstrung by wonky controls. Might be more fun following a round or two of updates.

Outlaw shoots first and asks questions later, but its entertaining brand of arcade gunplay and sympathetic approach to IAP make it strangely refreshing.

Frustrating at times and vague to the point of being obtuse, Paper Mario: Sticker Star still shines where it counts.

Violent and tough, Beatdown! won't be to everyone's tastes, but if you're a veteran of the 16bit era, it'll be right up your street.

A clever twist on a well worn template, Slide Circus has enough new ideas to make it essential for sliding block fans.

A melting pot of ideas and abstract concepts, Arranger is sure to appeal to those looking for something a little different on their iOS device. It's just a shame that its zany genius is curbed slightly by some poor controls.

A visually strong and initially engaging cover-based shooter. Give it a few days of play for its payment model to kick in and you'll quickly find yourself looking to delete it from your mobile. Its play isn't that engaging, and there's little else here to keep you coming back. Shame.

A thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully crafted puzzle game, Flow Free: Bridges is only held back by its conservatism.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward is a mature, sophisticated, and delightfully dark whodunnit adventure.

PS All-Stars Battle Royale plays around the Smash Bros formula, and comes away with a multiplayer experience that's enjoyable, but not essential.

A solid little game with some standout moments, Super Tiny Leap is definitely worth checking out.

There's simply not enough here to warrant the ludicrous price tag. Only diehard Pokemon fans need apply.

The marble shooter genre gets a rock twist in this deranged but captivating effort. Avoid the temptation to use the in-app purchases and you'll find that this keeps you busy for quite some time.

After a rocky start, Legends of Loot just about picks itself up and charges forward admirably, but its resolve is weakened slightly by some ropey visuals, dodgy controls, and shameless reliance on in-app purchasing.

While it doesn't redefine what a city builder can be, Gizmonauts does add a couple of new systems to the formula - looking sharp all the while.

Word Smack is a fun and intuitive word game concept that simply hasn't been made the most of.

An unremarkable but effective endless-shooter designed around that compulsive coin-collecting free-to-play hook.

Thanks to a solid foundation, the new ideas that Chip Chain brings to a crowded table make it a lot of fun.

Build-a-lot 3 provides yet more property tycoon kicks with a nice European twist, but it now needs a bit of an overhaul after three similar games on the bounce.

With a few tweaks, Gear Jack could be a wonderful game. As it is, it's nearly crushed under a pile of frustrations.

Fun and fast paced, Verticus might not be the deepest game you'll ever play, but it'll certainly put a smile on your face.

Coaster Crazy is clever and rewarding, but a finicky track editor and a lack of immediate feedback means only hardcore rollercoaster fanatics will stick with it for the long haul.

Good fun with a friend (or two), this innovative puzzler might be a bit much for those with less nimble fingers.