With performance and control issues, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is a sweet classic turned sour.

Fuzzy, outdated graphics appropriately reflect the worn and improperly tailored gameplay of SEED 2: Vortex of War.

A very good physics-based puzzler that's held back by a woolly scoring system.

Colourful and novel, Save Toshi is a fresh breath of anime-style gaming in the 3D physics puzzler genre.

Slow turn-based racing makes Disc Drivin' a mediocre game that lacks fun and excitement.

This updated version of Tactics Ogre ranks among the best tactical experiences on the PSP with features that make it easier for newer players yet don't dilute the challenges or rewards for veterans.

Great graphics aren't enough to save endless jumping game Volcano Escape from floaty controls.

A clever game lacking basic features and polish, Chicken Coup feels like a good game just waiting to be hatched.

Lil' Pirates stands head and shoulders above other freemium games by offering a compelling universe packed full of meaningful tasks without the pushy salesmanship.

Looking a whole lot better than it plays, OMG Pirates!'s Cartoon Network-esque visuals can't hide the fact that it's an uninspiring hack and slash game - entertaining for short periods but not worthy of much long-term attention.

Not as playable as Doodle Jump, controls provide Oddy Smog's Adventure with its biggest challenge.

Fairly uniform in nature but no less engaging for it, N.Y.Zombies is a nice living-dead shooting gallery that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Not in either Doodle Jump or Bird Strike's league, Ninjatown: Trees of Doom! comes with a similar height-chasing set-up, but you could well get bored before it hits the top.

In many ways a very simple game, the tactile pleasure of flicking basketballs into a hoops makes NBA Hotshot a joyous experience.

A perfectly playable climbing game, A Moon For The Sky doesn't do enough to make itself stand out from the crowd.

This nitro boost has given the Monster Trucks Nitro series a kick up the exhaust after a lacklustre first outing, but this isn't robust enough to ensure it captures pole position.

Offers the pick-up-and-playability of the old skool shooter, combined with great graphics and surprising deep gameplay.

Max Adventure doesn't try to reinvent the twin-stick shooter, instead providing a delightful experience fit for all the family.

Master of Alchemy is a fine physics-based puzzler set in an entertaining universe, but it's contaminated by a few unnecessary embellishments.

Though dressed in full Lord of the Rings regalia, Middle-earth defense is an entry-level tower defence game that hits the basics, but doesn't reach any new heights.

A blend of arcade pace and tactical nuance makes Linkoidz an innovative match-three puzzler, which is notable in and of itself.

So much bigger than the original, Labyrinth 2 brings a slickness and depth to play that lifts rather than overloads its puzzle core.

Slick, challenging, and that rarest of things: a spin-off project that manages to outstrip the original.

Kosmo Spin looks a treat and features a neat universe-spinning concept, unfortunately it can't back these up with sufficiently compelling gameplay.

Rich with layers of gameplay, but saddled with a less-than-intuitive interface, Kingdom Conquest nevertheless succeeds as a serious, in-depth freemium title.

Kick-Ass is the worst game on the App Store (twice).

Trial and error gameplay is a source of minor annoyance in Jet Car Stunts, though it's not enough to slow down this high-speed thrill ride.

Jenga replicates the look and feel of the old puzzling favourite handsomely, although snubbing gyroscopic control is a missed opportunity.