Solid, simple, and effective controls are the basis for an entertaining one-touch experience.

dream:scape weaves a compelling tale, but it's a real slog to reach the finish. Promising, but ultimately disappointing.

Despite one or two control inadequacies, Blackout represents a creditable attempt at offering up something new to the match-three puzzle genre.

A little harder than the previous entry, Episode 4 HD continues the Back to the Future story, warts and all.

Handsome and unrepentant, Rip Off combines borrowed gameplay and artistic concepts to create something that justifies its theft.

Polished, addictive, and disarmingly sweet, Joining Hands is the perfect puzzling pick-me-up.

Almost like as a dribbler's bible, Bonecruncher Soccer is a nice addition to this year's football line up, schooling the art of mazy runs in true arcade style.

A high calibre fighting game with stunning graphics, great mechanics, and solid controls that simply imports too many elements to be truly great in its own right.

Not quite as simple as it should be, Bird Strike is nonetheless a fun-filled arcade game packed with style.

Combining a fishing simulation with online multiplayer and crazy mini-games, Big Fish sits uncomfortably in the genre.

Despite its polished presentation and solid execution, Kung Fu Panda 2: Be The Master borrows too liberally from Fruit Ninja and Doodle Jump, adding nothing original to their gameplay.

An overly simplistic take on the franchise, Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting is dismantled by a control system that's all too often not fit for purpose.

Monsterz Revenge is too scattered to be fun, its colourful charm offset by oddball tendencies and disjointed gameplay.

A spellbinding combination of hidden object and adventure gaming, Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials is as captivating to behold as it is to play.

Without structure and a user-friendly design, Beaterator is not so much a game as it is a musical toy - and not a very entertaining one at that.

A unique brand of colour-matching puzzler gameplay ensures Bayo Bongo provides plenty of instant gratification and just enough depth to make it worthy of consideration.

Proof that four wheels aren't necessarily better than two, Ducati Challenge boasts slick visuals, realistic controls, and solid gameplay. Online multiplayer would have taken it to the top step, but it's a solid podium finish regardless.

The building blocks of solid strategy are in place, but Battlefield Moon drops the ball when it comes to presentation and gameplay; the fact that it seems to run at a snail's pace doesn't help matters much, either.

Axion features good role-playing hampered by myriad design flaws including a poor interface and clunky controls.

Aurora Feint 3 gives you some idea of the potential for the RPG match-three fantasy series on iPad, but there's little meat on the bones as yet.

Occasionally confusing instructions and repetitive nature aside, Aurifi is a fascinating experiment with sound which proves that you don't need high-res visuals to make a compelling interactive experience.

A fun physics-based puzzler that, with more levels and some fine-tuning, could yet be an iPhone essential.

Immensely difficult at points and not always enjoyable, Artilect doesn't consistenly deliver when it comes to entertainment.

Employing a relative simple mechanic, trading card game Arena 9 offers a lot of tactical variation, which is both a strength and weakness.

Aractroid's simple gameplay is loaded with possibility, which more than makes up for a lack of extra modes and so-so presentation.

While differing from the main series, ANNO: The Harbor explores a new style of gameplay that proves franchises can have exciting new life on iPhone and iPod touch.

With phenomenal hint systems, a lengthy adventure, and inventive multiplayer on iPad, Amazon: Hidden Expedition is a delight.

Devilishly playable and packed with action, Alien Space long-term appeal is limited in terms of variety.