Echo Dawn isn't going to knock your socks off, but if you're looking for an original JRPG-style game that offers the full package, it's a decent enough choice.

It’s rare for a game to be as difficulty and frustrating for me and yet be so enjoyable to play. Chromaticon manages to strike that balance with me and offers a compelling enough experience to keep plowing along until I can eventually complete that next stage and move on.

Criminel is disappointing, but to reiterate, the ending really redeems the whole experience.

What we've got here is a well-designed, beautiful game with great controls.

I really have to recommend Tiny Dangerous Dungeons to anyone who enjoys platformers or Metroidvanias

Even the most diehard of gamebook fans is going to be hard-pressed to get much out of Gamebook: Pocket RPG.

I'm thoroughly enjoying Lettercraft. It's fresh and fun. I don't see it being a hit for its multiplayer aspect, but as a single-player word game it's a lovely experience.

If you're a fellow Star Wars fan, search your feelings you know it to be true, is there ever really a bad time to indulge in games paying homage to that galaxy far, far away?

Escape From the Pyramid will scratch your itch if you're looking for another challenging runner that actually has an end. It could use a few tweaks control-wise and maybe a bit more content down the line, but for now it's a great way to unwind and watch all of the IAP-heavy runners pass you by.

There is most certainly an audience for Rebus. After all, if there are people who can complete the New York Times' Saturday crossword in less than six minutes, then surely there are people who can look at the number 6135 and work out that the answer is "face". If you're one of those people then go ahead, download and enjoy. But for the rest of us, you'd better be ready to spend some cash on clues.

If you have a few hours and an axe to grind against angry tortured spirits, embrace the panda. There is a chance you won't hate it, instead, like me, you might actually really enjoy it.

To be honest, Proto Raider is one of those games you're likely to only play through once. You'll have a great time figuring out the trick to each level, collecting all the treasures, and seeing every stage.

Strangely enough, I ended up enjoying this one a little more than the previous games, even while recognizing that the trick is starting to get old.

If you enjoyed the first game, Five Nights At Freddy's 2 is a no-brainer purchase. It's a better game in almost every respect, though its difficulty might turn some away.

It's not just unique, Breath of Light is pushing boundaries in terms of what a game can or should be and is definitely worth a look.

This episode starts off with you having to remove a man's eye from its socket so that you can do a retinal scan to access a computer...with a darkly comic kicker. So yeah, this episode is a step down, if only because Episode 1 consisted of significantly less eyeball trauma.

I definitely have to recommend Silly Sausage in Meat Land. It involves a stretchy sausage dog that can sniff its own butt, and it costs you nothing to download.

This is pure arcade blasting action on your phone or tablet. But, for me, with its pernickety jumping challenges, Jump'N'Shoot Attack stops being fun and becomes tiresome very quickly.

Stickman Rush is a bit of a one-trick pony: It looks wonderful, and little else.

So, if you enjoy puzzle games, hidden object games, crime-solving games, or all of the above mixed in one, I have just the right number of dead bodies for you.

Combining a respectful homage to its source material with a decent battle system and loads of unlockables, Final Fantasy: Record Keeper is the real deal in my book.

If you enjoy relatively deep management games and have even a passing interest in science and space, then this is definitely a game you should check out.

I see Heavenstrike Rivals as a mobile game that just happens to have connections in console gaming.

Magenta Arcade is definitely a shoot 'em up worth checking out for anyone who appreciates the genre, or even has been looking for something that feels right on mobile.

Mr Jump has a very specific appeal to it. I'm sure you can tell right away whether it's your thing or not.

If you're tired of waiting for the next Infinity Blade, this might be just a good enough substitute.

SwapQuest is a perfect example of a game with a simple premise that is executed so well and includes so many complementary layers that it becomes an experience far beyond that premise.

Even with its failings, I still think it's a good game that may not live up to the highest standards of Sid Meier's name, but certainly doesn't tarnish it.

I’ve been really impressed with Odd Bot Out, even the lack of tutorials provided a challenge which was a puzzle in itself. The game is fresh, challenging, and the wobbly walk of our robotic hero is definitely worth checking out if you like puzzle games.

Rop is a perfectly cromulent experience, balancing out thoughtful challenge with minimalist design and delivering satisfying solutions.

If you can stick with it and see it through, I promise the juice is worth the squeeze. If you're prone to moving on to the next game when you hit stubborn walls, I'm afraid you've probably got the wrong number here.

This game is utterly uproarious, and Tin Man did a great job at using their gamebook engine, along with their visual and music touches, at making this come to life.

.Decluster - into the Bullet Hell is a modern masterpiece in the shooter arena.

RAD Boarding is incredibly well-made as a game, but everything around the game feels like it needed some tweaking and time in other people's hands to be changed and improved.

I have seen better looking games, and I have heard better sound tracks, and I have played more complex arcade games. But not very many at all that have managed to combine them half as well as Imps in Tokyo.

Make no mistake, Dungeon Hunter 5 is knee-deep in its freemium systems and it’s not going to make any converts of those that are staunchly against such elements. However, for those others willing to engage with what it offers in the environment that it offers it in, I believe you’ll have a good time.

If you're even slightly weary with the whole JRPG idea, I'd steer clear of Grace Of Letoile, though. While its plot is unusual and its specific mechanics are unique, the overall trappings are about what you would expect at this point from the Kemco assembly line.

You can play it and know that you're getting your money's worth, and you get a lot of game out of this, because getting to space is extremely difficult, and a real accomplishment.

Maybe with a fully featured story, a world map, and multiple paths to pursue, Combo Queen could have been a really cool action-RPG hybrid. Instead it's a rather limited rhythm title that isn't going to appeal to everyone -- especially if you don't have the patience to painstakingly learn the ins and outs of the system.

Epic War TD 2 is a pretty straight-forward tower defense title. There aren’t any RPG-like elements, story, or anything other than good, difficult gameplay.

With its simplistic pick up and play design and well-crafted procedural map, it's a win-win.

It’s simply a cool, interesting mashup of elements that somehow works into a reasonable and enjoyable overall gameplay experience.

Blokshot Revolution is one of those brilliant titles that finds a central mechanic that feels good and runs all the way home with it.

If you gobbled up Battle Academy, its sequel, and Pike And Shot, you'll find another excellent serving here. I think this game also offers a strong experience for strategy fans who love the serious designs of Slitherine titles but are looking for something a little less serious thematically from their usual fare. Those who burnt out on previous titles using this engine might want to avoid Hell: Fight For Gilrand, however.

The game ends up being a roller coaster ride that starts fun, becomes frustrating, then gets enjoyable again until it cedes to tedium, taking one last-minute hairpin turn into frustration depending on your party build.

Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition is a very good port of an incredibly good game.

AG Drive is the epitome of a "good" game to me.

I highly recommend Magic Touch. It's something I'd recommend to casual players, as just tracing glyphs is simple enough for anyone to get into without needing to be intimidated by old-school platformer mechanics.

And that's what Tempo is: pointless. It aspires only for pointlessness and reaches those shallow goals.

It's not going to rock your socks off with its style or innovation, but for those who enjoy playing with balls, iO has plenty to show you.

If you've got even a little love for rhythm games and a device capable of playing it, you owe it to yourself to at least try Planet Quest.

The basic gameplay is fast, enjoyable, and nicely side-steps some of the problems with trying to do an action-RPG on touch devices. It's just in need of some balancing and a bit more care given to the other elements built around it.

It has the standard array of features: singleplayer, multiplayer, customizable controls with external gamepad options. But with the addition of online multiplayer along with a game that's deep but accessible, I highly recommend checking this out. Get your feet wet, and then prepare for a beating.

I imagine most folks will fall into two camps when it comes to Alto’s Adventure. The first will appreciate the sheer amount of artistic integrity and nuanced visual effects that the title employs and will play it just to experience those aspects. The second will largely ignore those aspects and see the game as yet another side-scrolling endless runner with pretty standard mechanics.

This sequel is just a small step forward, not a huge leap. And considering that it's less than a year later, that's far from a bad thing!

Auro is one of the rare games in this genre that should please both beginners and experts alike. It's definitely worth checking out.

Come in, play a level, and come back a while later when the game feels fresh again.

Regardless, Daytona Rush is pretty enjoyable and deserves at least a download.

Whether you're willing to put up with an imperfect feel in exchange for hours of content is your own personal choice.

If you have a strong distaste for free-to-play, stay far away from King of Thieves. If not, then I really like the concept enough to check it out, even if it's nowhere near perfect yet.

The engine is here, the physics are terrific, and it plays divinely. If you've got fond memories of Pro Pinball, get on this right away.

I'm not going to sit here and call Radical an absolute must-play that you're going to sit back and play for hours on end. No, but it is a stellar example of a simple game that you can enjoy for five minutes at a time, when you want to beat a friend's high score.

Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! isn't a bad game, but between its brevity and lack of interesting ideas, it's not a very good one, either.

Right now, there's a solid package of soccer gameplay, just one that could use a lot more tweaking and finalization, even though it's in general release.

There is so much here in terms of unlockable weapons and upgrades. There’re also the great production values and a story that’s actually worth exploring. However, it’s all tempered significantly by the game’s freemium system.

Dark Echo hits all the right notes any well-designed horror game should.

It's a massive, and immensely enjoyable experience.

It rides hard on the novelty of its gimmick, but when a gimmick is as good as Evoland's, the outcome is still a pretty cool game.

The game has strategic depth and lacks the cracks and wrinkles of many of its competitors.

Magazine Mogul serves to at least partially fulfill the wishes of people waiting for a sequel to Kairosoft's first breakout release. It's not as original as some of their recent titles like Kairobotica, but the familiarity isn't a bad thing in this case.

If you really like dolphins, then you might have enough love in your heart to fumble around with the controls enough to enjoy the spectacle and oddity of Shark Eaters.

It has charm, style, and a great art style that screams franchise material.

It takes a bit of patience to get over the initial learning curve, but once you do, you'll find it hard to put down.

While it's a little on the short side and there isn't a lot of replay value to it, for the price the iOS version goes for, Yet It Moves is an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys puzzle platformers.

It's worth a pass unless you're the most die-hard fan of Crescent Moon games.

I think from a functional level, I'm not a huge fan of Potatoman Seeks the Troof. But at least it was an interesting and memorable experience, and one that has that unique Pixeljam look to it.

While there's a little more flab on its restless bones than Hoplite, it's easy to love Lamp And Vamp for its sense of humor and its success at achieving that wonderful feeling of vulnerable empowerment.

If you can handle a slower pace than most gather and craft games and an AI that can get confused occasionally, Craft the World isn't just a solid game, but one you will end up pouring tons of time into as well.

The dramatic changes in art style and game mechanics are probably going to leave the many fans of the first game scratching their heads, but nothing the game does seems all that likely to pull in anyone else.

Like most MOBAs, The Witcher Battle Arena is free to play, so of course you’re free to check it out on your own accord. However, I just don’t think it’s worth your time at this point.

So no, everything is not awesome. Everything is the same as ever. Everything is boring and expected.

Older console ports have had a tendency to not transition well to iOS, but Indigo Prophecy is thankfully one of the rare exceptions.

And I see myself continuing to play it long after this, because the combat system is so much fun to play with, and there's depth in the various modes and systems in play here. I really recommend this game: it's just so much fun and I see myself playing this for a long time to come.

Adventure To Fate: Battle Arena is an excellent sequel to the first game. It cuts some of the stuff that didn't work that well, doubles down on its strong points, and adds a bunch of new things for players to play around with.

All that said, Ambition Of The Slimes costs nothing to try and I can honestly say it tries harder than most to stand out from the pack. It's worth looking into for that alone, and you might just find it gels with you a little better than it did with me.

Dead Dragons isn't a terrible game, and it has a few interesting ideas to hang its hat on, but it's really hard to recommend the game to anyone but the hungriest of JRPG fans.

Satellina is just a solid experience.

If you like RPGs, you should buy Dragon Quest 5. I consider it one of the peaks of the genre, its highest points yet to be surpassed in the more than 20 years since its release.

As long as you're open to a few nods to early RPGs, you really can't go wrong throwing a couple of dollars down on Lowlander.

Hexxy Snake is probably more a noble failure than anything else. It tried something, and it wasn't quite to my taste, but I appreciate what the developers tried to do.

Dungeons Of Chaos isn't going to be for everyone, but anyone with fond memories of CRPGs from the 1980s should at least give the Lite version a shot.

It's already a darn solid game as it is, but there's plenty of loot to be added, new levels to be challenged by, and just more that can be done. But until then, there's plenty of fun to be had with Space Marshals.

If you don't think you'll mind the nasty difficulty or just intend on cheating your way through it using free read anyway, you'll find Bloodbones to be a meaty, interesting quest that feels a bit different in tone and pacing from any of the other Tin Man Fighting Fantasy releases so far. I suspect few will have the patience to see everything it has to offer, unfortunately.

It doesn't do anything novel or well enough to stand out from the pack, but taken apart from that pack, it's a fairly solid effort.

But for all the flaws and inconsistencies with this game that I can point out, I struggle to put this one down. The concept is a ton of fun, and there's definitely some elements of a great game here.

For now, WWE Immortals is a great new option for fans of Injustice, and it's a great experience for those who are simply fans of the WWE.

For other fans of the cult hit, I have a hunch they will share that feeling. Alas, if you don’t have a strong attachment to the film there probably isn’t enough here at this time to warrant a purchase.

Gunslugs 2 is a unique run 'n gun game, for better or for worse, but considering that not many developers are trying to take the modern run 'n gun crown, if shooting enemies by the hundreds sounds like a rollicking good time, then check this out.