RunGunJumpGun was created by developers who are not only passionate about old games, but the sci-fi genre in general. It might not have a compelling story that stands on its own, but everything else about it does.

Sure, the CRPG is not for everyone, but for those that appreciate it a great game in that vein is an incredibly fun experience.

If turn-based tactics are your thing, Demon's Rise 2 is a no-brainer. It offers a ton of content and the scenario design really is superb. It's great to see the game realize a great deal of its potential right off the hop, and if it gets half the support the first game did, I can't even imagine what it's going to look like a year from now. It might feel a little too familiar if you've played the first game recently, but I don't know too many people who played Demon's Rise that wouldn't be up for another 30 hours' worth of what it had to offer.

Football Manager Touch 2017 is a five star game for me, but I can't give it that considering the technical issues. Still, this is one of the most engrossing games on the App Store and will have you coming back for that "one more match" every single day. For me, that makes it more than worth the money.

SteamWorld Heist is an excellent version of a superb, extremely creative strategy game. It's approachable enough that I would even recommend it to those who aren't necessarily followers of the strategy genre, but deep enough that it's a no-brainer for veteran fans. Its finely-crafted gameplay is combined with a charming presentation to create a potent combination. Even on iOS, a platform with no shortage of high-quality turn-based strategy games, SteamWorld Heist stands out effortlessly, making it a genuine must-have. Don't miss it.

If you were in love with the speedrunning elements in the previous Mikey games, I could see Mikey Jumps being a bit underwhelming for you. It's also fair to point out that Mikey's got a lot of miles behind him at this point, so some players might be over his particular brand of entertainment. But I think if you approach Mikey Jumps with a clear mind and leveled expectations, you'll find a really fun, cleverly-designed platformer with some brilliant level designs and rock-solid controls.

It's fun, fast, and easy to run just "one more round" on, especially with the exciting power-ups that pop up that grant extra firepower, as fleeting as they may be. Note that there isn't a whole lot in terms of strategic depth though, even in the form of getting deliberately captured by the enemy and escaping to grant yourself an edge -- something the original had going for it.

At the very least, I can promise that if you stick with it, you'll learn a lot of useful techniques for the actual game of chess. Just don't try to pull off that piece-swapping trick in tournament play. They frown on it, I can assure you.

While I’ll certainly say it’s still worth checking out, I feel like some minor tweaks could make it far more enjoyable.

If you have a lot of patience, the atmosphere and unusual spin on familiar mechanics in RETSNOM might win you over.

If you're big on score-attack games with a load of personality, The Bug Butcher should probably be your next go-to. It had a lengthy journey through an Early Access period on PC, but the juice was worth the squeeze, and now you can enjoy it on a mobile device with a near 1:1 re-creation (sans co-op), and all of the advancements since.

1-Bit Rogue is a fun little pick-up-and-play title, but given the embarrassment of riches in the roguelite genre on iOS, it doesn't really stand out in any significant way. The controls can be a little fussy, and getting your character in shape for a proper run at the final boss involves a fair chunk of grinding.

Overall, if you have one of the latest devices, you'll be fine; if not, I'm truly not sure you could play this series and enjoy it, which is a dreadful shame. Here's hoping the performance is improved dramatically and soon.

It’s definitely a difficult game, but I was enamored by it, and at this point I desperately just want to conquer it and get more of the bizarre story.

This is a triumphant tale of allergies, cyborg chickens, your mean Aunt Doris, and eggs.

Even with it spinning its wheels in a variety of ways, I found Dragon Sinker to be very satisfying from a mechanical point of view.

It’s not a perfect game, but it’s pretty B’sodding great.

As long as you go in with your expectations in check forTons of Bullets -- as it has literally no surprises for you in store -- you probably won't walk away disappointed. You'll stumble into re-used ideas like teleporter pads, straight-forward boss fights, and vehicles, but you'll have fun doing it. Hopefully the idea well hasn't run dry, and the teams responsible can pick up right where they left off for a sequel.

While I doubt I'll be playing Treasure Buster as long as I played Monster Strike, it's an interesting spin on one of Japan's biggest hits in recent years. Particularly for those who have little interest in going down the social RPG rabbit-hole, it offers a lot of fun for an absurdly low price, with no IAPs, timers, or anything like that to impede your progress.

I like that Nightgate is mostly an accessible game that can be completed with a bit of perseverance and elbow grease, but I'd love to see the concepts taken to their extremes in some future content, if any is coming.

While the levels are perhaps a little too long for their own good at times, Dan the Man is a surprisingly solid and charming action game.

Although the appeal of its endless mode probably won't last for a lot of you out there, Spingun has a great premise, a cute bit of in-game lore, and mobile-centric controls that all really come together. I had a blast learning how to control its crazy little ship, and a new game that added a story mode feels like a natural evolution of a formula that already works.

Really Bad Chess manages to be more than it may appear on the surface, as through the intrinsic unfamiliarity that the randomisation of pieces causes, the app becomes a way for both beginners and veterans to learn how to read the board, react to contrasting scenarios, and eventually become better at the game. This accessibility, and how it has managed to turn the relatively mundane task of learning chess into an extremely enjoyable experience, is mightily impressive, and even more so when you consider than none of this has been accomplished through excessive gimmicks or trying to reinvent the board. Really Bad Chess isn’t really bad, because it isn’t really chess - it’s something better.

While Pumped BMX 3 may not completely replace its predecessor, it certainly stands tall enough to be at its side, and that's quite an achievement in and of itself.

Those who can play it will enjoy this interesting take on the Batman mythos and the difficult choices that come with being Bruce and Batman. You can play the character as a knight in shining armor or as a vigilante barely skirting the limits of the law. Either way, I think you'll enjoy Episode 1, Realms of Shadows; if you can actually play it that is.

Fair warning: Bullet Hell Monday takes its name seriously. Even on easy, it's going to heat up too quickly for many players. But if you've ever known the thrill of weaving through the tiny spaces in between sheets of bullets and emerging triumphantly, you'll have a fantastic time with this game.

Symbolic of a trend towards passive, free and instantly accessible experiences, rather than the cumbersome, costly and highly involved alternatives - both in the rhythm genre that took the world by storm ten years ago, and the traditional format of video games at large. This may upset some who yearn for fully priced console experiences - and long may such options remain available to those who desire them - but I’m okay with it, especially when the products of such a paradigm shift are as compulsive, compelling, and full as charm as this.

The improvements to the visuals and My Career mode are welcome, as well as the requisite roster changes. However, the core gameplay relatively stays the same from a game to game basis.