Gem Keeper's wonderful presentation and rock-solid fundamentals are undermined by a difficulty level that veers all over the place, but this is still a polished and enjoyable tower defence experience.

A buggy puzzler conversion, which doesn't live up to the majesty of the Rubik family crest.

Poor controls and curious track design stifle a compelling concept in this disappointing intergalactic racer.

A mediaeval marvel, brimming with virtual life and character. Minor conversion issues aside, Oh! Edo Towns is highly recommended.

An entertaining arcade game inspired by classics Pong and Breakout, no amount of charm can compensate for a lack of depth and long-term appeal.

A beautiful underwater adventure - the four-year wait was worth it.

Persona 2 is at its best when it deviates from the cookie cutter design of JRPGs, yet it never quite strays far or often enough from these conventions, leaving a by-the-numbers adventure with just enough innovation to keep players hooked until the closing credits.

Don't let the cuteness fool you: Monster Burner is a tough arcade puzzler.

Dawn of Magic's nonsensical story, repetitive combat and awkward controls result in a sub-standard turn-based RPG that's unlikely to convert any new fans to the genre.

Bring Me Down uses the Unreal Engine to deliver a high standard of presentation and convincing physics, but the seemingly random nature of success undermines the enjoyment somewhat.

Poker Pals is an unusual, simple, and fun multiplayer title that hides a surprising amount of depth.

A few tweaks and Russian Dancing Men could be the rhythm-action game to beat on iOS. As it stands, it's too flawed and frustrating to recommend.

FlipShip isn't the most original shooter, but genre fans will enjoy the ride.

Great in theory, Assassin's Creed Rearmed is awkward and plodding in execution.

A promising concept that falls short of the finish line, sabotaged by tilt-screen tablet controls and lack of multiplayer functionality.

Kids will love Phineas and Ferb, especially if they're into the TV show, but older gamers will see through its generic puzzle platforming.

A terrific port for this substantial side-scroller that comes highly recommended if you haven't played the DS original.

Dark Incursion is a promising game with smart combat and a wonderful style, but control issues, a small map, and a short playtime just make it feel incomplete.

Robo5's excellent presentation and challenging puzzles are undone by awkward and unresponsive controls.

Modern Combat 3 is the best attempt at recreating Call of Duty on mobiles so far, but it still has a long way to go when it comes to the finer points of the FPS genre.

While not completely free of the flaws it highlights in other role-playing games, Fara's tongue-in-cheek humour cannot fail to evoke a smile from even the most stony-faced RPG player.

While it adds a great new game mode, Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots doesn't quite have enough extra content to make it essential.

It owes much to Trials HD, but Bike Baron is one of the most addictive iOS games around.

Simple but well-tuned fighting gameplay, combined with some great humour, make Mage Gauntlet worth conjuring onto your iPhone.

Flip Riders is a ferocious challenge, but rarely an enjoyable one.

A remarkably generous offering from Team17. Fun, playable, and stuffed to bursting point with content.

A well-crafted platformer with a neat central hook, Bring Me Sandwiches!! is another Adult Swim cracker.

A charming confection that's impossible not to like, with stellar production values and solid gameplay.