TouchArcade's Scores

  • Games
For 4,638 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 23% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 The Case of the Golden Idol
Lowest review score: 20 Legends of Heropolis
Score distribution:
4661 game reviews
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I think it's something anyone who likes Tetris can appreciate, and that's just about everyone there is, right?
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Check it out only if you're a die-hard runner fan or want to see what it feels like to get sick from playing a so-so game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, you’re not going to find anything particularly new or innovative with Demons, but to be honest that isn’t necessarily a bad thing with tower defense.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Just, again, don't expect hardcore soccer simulation, but the kind of soccer game you'd play on a Sega Genesis back in 1994.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    t's not a replacement for Bust-A-Move, but just think of it as some free extra modes you can fire up now and then for something a little different.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a strange little thing, to be sure, but I'd definitely recommend A Dark Room to people who appreciate off-beat RPGs, fans of experience-driven games, or really anyone looking for something a little bit different from usual.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Battleheart Legacy is easily among the best games I've played this year, and I can't imagine a reality where it isn't still high in the running when we get around to doing all of our game of the year stuff in December.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's a grand adventure that no JRPG fan should miss, as long as your device can run it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's a strong sense of deja vu here if you've been playing along with the recent Tank Battle releases, but while Frontline covers a lot of similar ground, it still manages to offer some cool elements of its own.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you have an MFi controller, I'd give it a thumbs-up, as long as you can put up with a lack of accuracy in the drawing sections. Otherwise, with the drawing issues and the control problems, it's hard to recommend Drawn To Life with much enthusiasm in its current state.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A lot of hard work has certainly been invested into SXPD and its with no doubt that this game has got a lot of clear potential, but due to its repetitive nature and lack of depth it unfortunately misses the mark just slightly. I
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Power Grounds will only appeal to certain types of gamers, but those of you who enjoy a good puzzler with a touch of action will enjoy it. Just be sure to keep some patience on-hand for when the random number gods are particularly unforgiving.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For a few bucks, it's definitely worth it for fans of the characters, but if you're not a fan, you might want to pass unless you're really jonesing for another side-scrolling action game or you want to reward the developer for their pay model.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're interested in SRPGs at all, you'll probably find an awful lot to like in Agarest, but unless you're fairly experienced, I'd advise you to stick with something more digestible and less tedious, like Final Fantasy Tactics.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, it’s a well executed game that fans of endless runners will likely enjoy and keep returning to.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game that should come with a warning label attached, Crobble takes a beautifully simple concept and mixes it up with some fantastic gameplay modes in order to provide players with one of the most enjoyably captivating games this summer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it's seriously cribbing from Pokemon, Band of Monsters feels pretty fresh by Kemco's standards.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like most of the games from developer Rebel Twins, Aliens Drive Me Crazy isn't something most people are going to want to sit down and play for hours at a time, but is incredibly fun in short bursts where its limited gameplay scope isn't quite so apparent.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although Adventure Beaks is a free-to-play game, there’s not really any essential in-app purchases you will need to make unless you really want to kit out your penguin squad.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you have a couple of bucks to spare, Dungelot is the way to go. For those who have exhausted that game, or those who aren't keen to spend money, I can now at least say that Dungelot 2 is almost as good.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    All in all, Lost Civilization is a fairly gentle gaming experience, perhaps aimed at the majority of families or the younger generation of gamers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you've got any love for these super-hard score attack games at all, make sure to check this one out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's pretty hard to mess up a puzzle-RPG, and that hasn't happened here, but it's equally hard to step out from the pack, and I feel this game just doesn't do enough towards that goal.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It’s worth every penny you put in, and you’ll get a good three or four hours of enjoyment, along with a heartwarming tale of friendship.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I’ll admit that it’s unique style of puzzle presentation means it’s not necessarily for all players, but it’s a sure-fire recommendation for everyone else.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Last Inua is a decent experience, it just feels like it could have been a lot more than that.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The multiplayer is designed quite well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The relatively low challenge might appeal to kids, and as previously mentioned, big fans of action-platformers might get something out of it while they wait for something more enjoyable to show up, but for most people, I suspect Lethal Lance is going to be about as fun and memorable as Kickboxer 2.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid attempt at an overly exhausted genre, but nothing exceptional, despite its fun factor.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you like a challenging game and you’re looking for something quick to play through, this would be the perfect steal.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    So, no, Kero Blaster is not Cave Story 2, and the sooner you put the notion out of your mind, the sooner you can get to enjoying an extremely well-crafted action game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a retro homage done right, and not just for the sake of being retro.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you have an iPad, then you owe it to yourself to check out this arcade shooter.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's not a great RPG by any means, but it serves a particular context that is somewhat underserved. That might be enough to earn it a place in the library of genre fans. Not bad for a first outing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This is one game that certainly sets the standards for all future puzzle games.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As mentioned earlier, 2-Bit Cowboy, with its simpler ‘Westernvania’ experience is almost like an introductory experience for gamers looking to get their feet wet into more complicated platformers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for something a little quirky or you enjoy a good puzzle game, you should definitely give Blek a try.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Superfrog HD isn't a bad platformer, but it's not a very good one, either.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Whether you’ll enjoy HSL or not is dependent on your preference for an “old-school” rogue-like. If that’s something up your alley, then by means give it a try.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Dice Dungeon is generally fun to play and it's packed full of interesting ideas, even with its shortcomings. It's assuredly rough around the edges and the balancing needs more work,
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's definitely worth checking out for gamers who appreciate a good score attack.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a bit of a slow burner, but if you like logic puzzles and word games, Spellpix will provide you with hours of entertainment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's unambitious, predictable, short, and not very stimulating, but it's almost impressive in how tightly mediocre it is in every aspect.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you enjoy a tough challenge built around a relatively simple gameplay technique, Suited Up offers you a good amount of well-designed content with the potential for a lot more, but I think a lot of players are going to get their fill pretty quickly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Angerforce - Strikers isn't quite as high-quality as the Cave games it clearly homages, but it does get awfully close, and taking the price into account, that's a pretty good deal.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With a core mechanic as simple as climbing over the fallen bodies of your past incarnations, Sometimes is fun, unique, and memorable.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    An excellent adventure platformer, Leo’s Fortune is a prime example of taking an established genre and simply taking the quality factor to an entirely different level.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blackmoor is sometimes funny, sometimes surprisingly deep, sometimes intensely frustrating, and sometimes kind of dull.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Stunningly beautiful, jam-packed with replay value and secrets, and loaded with tons of great action, Wayward Souls is an absolute must-have.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aside from its unattractive presentation, Circix is a quality title.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Instantion contains 50 levels, with each level taking at least a few minutes to figure out even if you're quite fast to pick up on things, making for a fairly meaty puzzler.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I think if you're interested in trying a game of this genre, Fable Age isn't a bad choice, especially if the theme works for you. I doubt it's going to steal away many players from Puzzle & Dragons or Brave Frontier, but it's certainly a competent, if not all that exciting, entry into the ranks.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dark Guardians may lure you in with its striking visuals, but don't expect much more than smoke and mirrors.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is marginally better than the previous game in many ways, and I'd dare say we are approaching the quality of the early console open world Spider-Man games in most respects, which is a delight for just a fiver. At the same time, there are a variety of things included in this game that not only do not benefit the end user but actively sabotage the entire experience of trying to enjoy the game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Faced with big shoes to fill, increased competition, and a very different market, Wind-Up Knight 2 isn't in the most enviable position, but it manages to succeed through good old-fashioned elbow grease.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    iOOTP Baseball 2014 is a niche game. For those who love numbers and micromanaging, you’ll be in heaven. For those wanting a game you “play” instead of command, you’ll be lost and most likely bored. The formula hasn’t changed drastically, but the inclusion of a player editor is a big step forward. I
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hitman GO is one of those unique games that takes the name of a popular series, sticks it onto a game that is not at all similar to its namesake, and winds up being good.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Groundskeeper2 is an entertaining action game that will keep you busy blasting bots for bits and bobs for a while.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hearthstone is not only an example of a free-to-play model done right, but it's a must-play for card game enthusiasts everywhere. It's incredibly easy to get into, the picturesque art is easy on the eyes, and best of all -- it plays perfectly on an iPad.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The absolute best Fighting Fantasy books are still to come, but this is one of the real classics in the series, so if you enjoy gamebooks or goofy sci-fi, I encourage you to give it a try.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Make no mistake, Technika Q is an excellent rhythm game and is a welcomed addition to the App Store. Unfortunately I think a lot of the extra layers on top of the core game do far more to detract from the experience than add to it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While the game is a bit rough around the edges (right now it's not running properly on a handful of devices including the original iPad Mini) and certainly takes some time to get used to, David is definitely a game that's worth your attention.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    World Cruise Story might not be the best simulation game from Kairosoft, but it is highly enjoyable once it gets going.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff may appeal to fans of the show; it’s hard to say with certainty that if you like the show, you’ll like the game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimately, however, as a puzzle game fan, I find SideSwype scratches a very similar itch to Threes!, but doesn't do it quite so satisfactorily.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, while it doesn't drop the ball in any meaningful way, Skyline Skaters is about as generic as they come.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Monkey Flight 2 is a very repetitive game, and you'll pretty well have seen everything the game is ever going to throw at you by the third or fourth level.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile is a fun diversion if you’re willing to spend money, or if you have no issue waiting hours for a timer to expire.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Don't purchase R.B.I. Baseball 14 expecting a deep simulation, stat tracking or micromanagement. Do expect a terrific arcade style game that is simply fun and can be picked up and played whenever, that stays true to its source.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Chalk this one up as a great gimmick with decent execution where the fun ends up almost totally spoiled due to monetizing virtually every aspect of the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a cohesive adventure, Prime World: Defenders is probably the most well-rounded tower defense game I’ve seen in awhile.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Assuming you aren’t too obsessed with the end-game or social aspects (and you don’t have an irrational hatred for freemium games) Boom Beach continues the showing seen in Clash of Clans. Whether it has enough staying power as its spiritual predecessor will depend greatly on the inevitable tweaks to the core gameplay. Meanwhile, it’s worth a shot.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a product that gives you a quite shallow city brawler game where more focus has gone into presentation, and freemium mechanics than providing a great time for the player.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The graphics are great, the controls are nice, and there's a lot of content. The problem is that with the way things are set up right now, Flashout 2 feels like a free-to-play game, and not a particularly fair one at that.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quest of Dungeons is a very good roguelike and a fun game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Eets Munchies is a satisfying and complete puzzle game, and given the included level editor you could spend a ton of time playing around in its world. I kind of wish some of the puzzles were a bit more inventive and a tad less remedial, but the latter arenas will have you satisfyingly scratching your head.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    To fans of experience-focused games, and you know who you are, you should assuredly pick up Monument Valley right this minute. It's a feast for your senses, is mysterious and vague enough to keep you thinking, and has a great, snappy pace to it without ever feeling rushed.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If you've got an iPad and have found yourself even remotely interested in games like Out There or Star Command, you need FTL. Additionally, if you've played the PC version it's still beyond worth picking up the iPad version as it has translated to the touchscreen even better than my most optimistic expectations.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tiny Space Adventure is really enjoyable, visually striking, and provides players with just what they desire - a good solid platform puzzler with no unnecessary clutter.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    So, I'm simply going to add the proviso that if you absolutely never want to see a block puzzle again in your life, you probably won't be too thrilled here. The rest of you should check this game out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a high quality spin on the mini-golf genre with some really thoughtful twists.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With simple intuitive touch controls and a largely accessible concept, Cabin Escape: Alice’s Story is a fantastic addition to the series set in the Forever Lost universe.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With hundreds of fantastic puzzles, some classically tasteful visuals and a fantastic soundtrack to boot, you can’t go wrong with iCOOLgeeks’ Mount Olympus. If ever there was a time to learn about the mythology surrounding the ancient Greek gods, that time is now.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You’ll probably love this though, especially if you see yourself enjoying a portable game of Operation, and although it’s not something I’d play repeatedly myself, it’s great for a touch of comic relief.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you even like the idea of roguelikes, or enjoy a nice, fast-paced, light RPG experience, you should definitely give this a try. It's pretty much everything you could ask for in a sequel.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    That all said, Deadlings is challenging, entertaining, and oodles of fun.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    On its sketch-book visuals alone, Roll Back Home accomplishes that and is worth checking out.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    In the end, however, Shin Megami Tensei is easily one of the best RPGs we've seen on the iOS platform yet, and it deserves your attention in spite of some of the flaws specific to this port.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dudeski is a fun arcade game, but it has some issues with identity. Is it an endless skier, or is it a level based game? That question doesn’t really matter much for the first couple of hours though, and once you start to ponder it you have already gotten your money´s worth of arcade skiing.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's an impressive hour and a half, particularly for your eyes, but I'm not sure if that's going to be enough for most.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In reality, Frontline Commando 2 isn't quite the game the first one is, and isn't even half the game D-Day is.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I've no reason to doubt this game will be improved with updates, but as it stands right now, it's going to need a fair bit of work to fully realize the fantastic potential laying tantalizingly just out of reach.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s still a fun game and players that put forth the effort can get enjoyment out of the additions. However, it just didn’t fully do it for me like the original did.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shinjuku Dungeon isn't a particularly deep game, and it isn't mechanically exciting. Instead, it is simply an interesting game, a bizarre fusion of reality and fantasy, filtered through the perspective of a developer who clearly holds 8-bit adventure and RPG games very near and dear to his heart.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You won’t want to miss out on Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork, especially if you’re a huge fan of arcade shooters with hilariously great jokes and some marvellous comic visuals. It's got a few flaws, but the good vastly outweighs the bad.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not going to do much for those who are weary of the genre, but fans should be fairly pleased with this outing.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're snowed in and not completely snowed out on winter sports, it's worth a bit of your time.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    What makes Wave Wave special is its ability to remain mechanically simply yet ultimately engaging through challenging the player’s physical abilities to react and respond. It’s a game which philosophies rest on player skill, and test that skill to the point of breaking you or making you better.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kids and adults alike will love it, and it’ll definitely keep you entertained for countless hours.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Do you hunger for something more interesting than the same old packed-lunch jump and collect game? If so, then you'll want to pass on Bloo Kid 2. Looking for a familiar taste to tide you over until something more exotic comes along? Then Bloo's your boy.

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