TouchGen's Scores

  • Games
For 1,054 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 35% higher than the average critic
  • 11% same as the average critic
  • 54% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Dead Space
Lowest review score: 10 Dragon's Den The Official Game
Score distribution:
1054 game reviews
    • 86 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's not that there is no enjoyment to be found in Horn, but one really has to get their hands dirty with the negative aspects of the game to find it scattered about.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Anomaly Korea builds upon its predecessor. It isn't just more of the same, but don't come to Anomaly Korea expecting something entirely new. You can, however, expect a game equal in quality to the first release.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's one that will pull you in with it's charm and won't let you go till your dinner's gone cold. So by all means download and install the game, but make sure you chow down before playing. Because we all know what a cold meal is good for don't we? Absolutely nothing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are better games out there when it comes to gameplay, but Feed Me Oil is still a worthy addition to the genre giving a couple of hours of oil-feeding.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nihilumbra is one of those games that are more about the emotional experience than the actual gameplay.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A great puzzle game. It doesn't necessarily rewrite the book on puzzle games, but all in all, it's a solid package that is well worth a look if you are into the genre; especially Tetris-like puzzlers.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts may be worth buying simply for the sandbox mode, which works as a great time sink if you're bored on the go or waiting in line somewhere. As far as the game itself goes, don't expect to be challenged much, or pushed to solve puzzles in truly creative ways.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It should also be noted that Chaos Rings II is an audiovisual treat. The in game soundtrack is paired perfectly with the most gorgeous graphical display I have yet to see on my iPhone 4.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    But, after playing it, and thanks to some truly great controls, challenging boss battles and endearing graphics and music, CAVE have done it again… I'm hooked.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bumpy Road is one of those games which, like Tiny Wings before it, oozes charm and sophistication, yet comes in such a small budget package. It's proof that sometimes the simplest ideas have the most legs, or in this case wheels.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    World War One (1951) is a great purchase for anyone who enjoys aircraft games, shooters and anything with XP and level up elements in it. With it's great implementation of controls and stunning visuals, it's a must buy!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    To be honest, with a full story mode and an extra quickplay mode or two, Pix'n Love would be well worthy of a premium price, and is the kind of game I love to show off to my friends. Right now, it's definitely a must-have for any device, and will leave an 8-bit smile on your face.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    iOOTP Baseball 2012 Edition improves upon almost all aspects of the game, and improves the speed remarkably. If you have the time to kill there is literally hundreds of hours of baseball management if you get into this, and buy past seasons using iAP. Highly recommended to the baseball, and management fan.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of my favorite high-flying games on iOS. It looks fantastic, provides solid options for controls and has a cool story that makes each and every task feel important. I would love to have seen some multiplayer and improved cutscenes. That being said, this is a damn good game that I absolutely loved, and highly recommend.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a full PS2/Nintendo 64 kind of game, it is the kind of games we used to pay $50 for before and we had to play it on the couch. This one is only worth $4.99 and we can play it anywhere we want. If it wasn't for the lack of online gameplay and the few flaws it has, it would be a perfect game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The sketchy multiplayer is a black blot on an otherwise beautifully crafted real-time strategy game for iOS devices.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bug Princess 2 is more badass. But it is also very much more of the same. If you can't get enough of bullet hell then this will no doubt quench your thirst. But if you are looking for something new, then you may want to look elsewhere.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    King Cashing 2 improves on the original in ways I couldn’t even imagine, and takes the formula into a completely new realm. This is the kind of game that you can play for hours without knowing it, or just as well play for five minutes on the bus. No matter how, and when you play it you will have a great time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion is one of the most comprehensive turn based strategy games for iOS. For the strategy gamer it is a must buy, and it will definitely give you a lot of challenge. For the newcomer to the genre all the information, and options might be overwhelming.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devil's Attorney has got nothing to do with Phoenix Wright. There I said it in the final paragraph. Many had hoped for a new text based adventure game set in a courtroom, but alas Devil's Attorney is not it. It is however a truly fun turn based strategy game set in that very same courtroom. I highly recommend it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For casual fans, this is still a great action brawler but keep in mind that it can get a little bit repetitive after a little while, despite the many characters and environments available. However, it is certainly the best superhero game out there right now for the iPhone.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Penumbear is a quality puzzle platformer with a lot of content, and unsettling presentation. It never feels casual, and finding all the hidden stuff means you have to be prepared to have Penumbear impaled on spikes quite a lot. Not a game for the kiddies, but rather a game for those into darker games such as Limbo, Nihilumbra or Oscura.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cut the rope experiments then is very much more of the same. But when more of the same is this good, then it's not always a bad thing.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With online scores, and achievements through OpenFeint gamelife the game turns into a complete package. To me Giana Sisters is among the best platform games for the iPhone alongside Soosiz and Earthworm Jim.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sky Combat does nothing new. It is, however, a great example of the genre. Any fan of arcade shooters won't want to miss it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you want a fun rogue experience I can fully recommend Sword of Fargoal. It is polished, has loads of gamelife and you can win $500 if you manage to be the first to actually find the Sword of Fargoal giving quite a lot of incentive to find it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even without spending any money or unlocking every single element in the game, The Sandbox is still a wonderful time killer that is perfect for people who enjoy experimenting, destroying, and building in a fun sandbox environment.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is an overall well executed port of a great game, a game that would go on to inspire the famed job system in Final Fantasy Tactics. If you’re a fan of the original release or a fan of JRPGs in general, you will likely find something to enjoy in Final Fantasy V.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall the visuals really do steal the show. Strip all that back and underneath it is a pretty standard Super Sprint style racer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Downloadable currencies and content aside, the base game of Kingdom Rush Frontiers is an enjoyable one, and it comes highly recommended to existing fans of the genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I would have been sold on Battle of the Bulge as a regular PC wargame, but the fact that it is an iPad only release and a brilliant one at that makes it all the sweeter as an iOS gamer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite the control issues Incoboto has a lot going for it. I found it offers up one of the best puzzle platformers on the AppStore. Even if it doesn't feature a Mario and Glados face-off!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Among all the games trying to push hugely detailed worlds, and console-like experiences, it's always nice to find a game that fits perfectly within its iOS surroundings. Delivering a tight, focused and tailor-made experience that I challenge any gamer not to fall in love with. It joins like-minded titles like Bumpy Road, as true AppStore gems.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun simulation game with cool graphics, and a enjoyable vibe. Being on the easy and short side, and lacking online leaderboards hurt it quite a lot. Still it is worth getting if you have enjoyed the other titles from Kairosoft.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    On the third level I was hooked by the simple gameplay, clean graphics and chillout soundtrack.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Every few months a new game comes out that absolutely dominates my iOS gaming, and Zombie Carnaval is that game. Mobigame has taken the best parts out of one-touch, forward-motion platforming games and thrown in enough features and charm to really make this title stand out above the rest.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Micro Miners is one of the biggest surprises of the year that came out of nowhere. Unique intensely satisfying gameplay paired with a cool presentation makes it one of those games that should be part of all iOS collections.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I can see this game benefitting from the brilliant kind of mission structure that Jetpack Joyride has introduced. For now it is a highly recommended universal game that is darn fun to play.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A brilliant game to play for that ten minute break, or on the bus. It lacks long term appeal due to both being so intense, and because there are too many modes and choices to make.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A thrilling ride from beginning to end. Its crazy japanese visual style combined with a mash up of rock and techno music (including a cameo from tubular bells) is a joy to behold. Combine that with intense shooter action, item upgrades, a bizarre storyline, and multiple endings, and you have one of the best shooters on the AppStore.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cordy 2 plays like a dream with precise controls, excellent level design and all presented in a great style. Who wouldn´t want to stomp on the evil Boogaloo?
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It taps into the brain, and pours in happiness straight into the otherwise grey and dull cortex. A truly un-missable budget title!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It gives "Where's Waldo" a whole new meaning and although it is nothing new when it comes to that aspect of gameplay, this kinds of games never get old.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There are loads of funny references to different characters from literature, and movies.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pixel Defenders Puzzle is a great strategy game using the excellent match three evolution formula that feels fresh, and highly addictive. With loads of game modes, achievements and levels this is one of the best puzzle-strategy games in the App Store.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gameloft state that this is the most ambitious action RPG yet to grace the AppStore. Ambition is one thing, but delivering on that ambition is quite another. Unfortunately, Sacred Odyssey is lacking in too many areas, many of which are paramount for this genre to succeed.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    But while it is an almost perfect rendition of the game, the strafing problem with the default controls will annoy die-hard fans, making this version of DOOM more of a mobile companion piece, than the definitive version.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The presentation is stellar: both in graphics, and sound. The levels are also varied forcing you to find new ways to optimize the effect of each throw. To me this is almost a perfect game, and the only thing I really miss is a local multiplayer mode that would make this a real party game for a long time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I approached Star Wars Pinball as someone largely unfamiliar with what pinball has become in recent days. After spending some time with it, I am interested in delving in to the rest of Zen Studios’ pinball offerings. I can’t say if this is their best work, but it is a damn fine pinball game, and one that leverages a beloved film franchise.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mage Gauntlet is great fun from the first level to the last, and then you can do it all over again, albeit harder.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's all a little garish, as are most of Cave's games! The story too makes little sense, but then again, who cares! This game is all about blowing shit up amongst a bevy of bullets. And for that reason it's a rip-roaring success.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Football Manager Handheld 2012 is a must for anyone into football manager games. It is snappy, realistic and rewarding once you get your team in the right direction.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you can't get your hands on the 3DS release of Mutant Mudds, the iOS version is serviceable, but the original remains the definitive platform for Mudds.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It might not blow you away, but it does enough to keep you jumping back in for another quick blast, which I believe is the games exact intention.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The controls take some time getting used to, and some aspects could be improved such as own music support. Online functionality would be cool, but there is still weeks of gameplay without it if you want to find all the hidden tapes, and get gold on the three competitions. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is a fun and challenging game that keeps evolving as you develop your skater and skills.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Contre Jour oozes with a dark, silky charm that grabs your attention right after you first launch the game. Before you know it, you'll be 20+ levels deep without any recollection of how much time has passed.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Apocalypse Max is not the action shooter I had hoped for, and only the presentation really shines. Where it matters most the game is a bit shallow, and disappointing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Frozen Synapse does so many things right on iPad: Single player, multiplayer, and the thoughtful tactical gameplay that is consistent in both modes. If you have any fondness for tactical games, don’t hesitate before jumping headfirst into Frozen Synapse.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One minor annoyance is the functionality of weapons; these cannot be aimed and are predominantly effective against zombies that are right in front of you.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Street Fighter 4 is a must buy. Plain and simple. It offers everything a Street Fighter fan could want and more. With stunning visuals, sound, multiplayer, and the best d-pad/button controls I have seen, SF4 is worth every penny of its $10 price tag.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Where's My Perry? is a brilliant physics puzzle that takes all the strengths of the original, and gives it a bit more personality using some of the characters from Phineas and Ferb. What the game might lack in length it makes up for in sheer fun, and satisfaction.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Scurvy Scallywags accomplishes exactly that, with the hallmark wit of Gilbert & Kauzlaric The game takes the match-3 genre, gives it a fresh spin and adds enough joy to keep playing over and over again.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Waking Mars is more of an experience than a challenging game. If you are setting yourself up for an adventure after reading rave reviews at other sites, and the App Store you might be in for a disappointment. I know I was, as I actually got a bit bored.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the most ingenious features with this game is the dropbox functionality.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Two working controls methods, excellent graphics and audio along with Game Center integration for leaderboards equal a great quality release. Now if I can only find a Buddhist monk to try the game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A pretty great little game. It has a couple of annoying control issues that popped up now and then, but it is well worth checking out. It has a great difficulty curve that will appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I love the artstyle in this game and the gameplay is engaging. And despite being very challenging at times, it kept me coming back for more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fun new entry in the strategy game genre. It is more casual than ordinary war strategy games, but still more hardcore than for example Plants vs. Zombies.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ethereally moving around the classic scenery can be a great way to spend a couple of hours. I rather solve the puzzles, and if I hadn't already played the original I would have a much harder time than I have.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skyriders is a polished arcade racer in Super Monkey Ball esque levels. If you are looking for a game to mesmerize you while you are chasing stars it is definitely worth grabbing.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Samurai II will test your skill, smarts, and patience, but you should have a lot of fun along the way.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The multiplayer in N.O.V.A. 3 is awesome. The game has some issues with connections every now and again, and there seems to be a scarcity of players in some of the modes. While it might not be perfect like the single player, it is pretty damn close.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I've been converted! Don't expect me to start wearing Angry Birds T-Shirts all of a sudden, or going back and playing the original. But who knew that sticking an already strange pairing of birds and pigs, and launching them into an off-worldly environment, would turn me around. But, unfortunately for me, it has.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The differences between Agricola the board game and Agricola the app are largely stylistic, but I much prefer the artistic rendering of the iOS version to the real-world board. There is also the benefit of avoiding the tedium involved with assembling the game, but I know there are gamers who enjoy setup nearly as much as play. For me, being able to jump in and out of a few rounds is a major benefit.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hunters Episode Two isn't really the sequel I had anticipated, and I view it as an episodic updated that brings a storymode. I still think that the strategic game play is great, and it is suspenseful watching the enemy takes it's turn walking into my traps. Bigger, better and a whole lot of more violent.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dungelot should be applauded for its lack of a secondary in-game currency, and the inability for the player to purchase coins for real-world money.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hector: Badge of Carnage Ep1 is definitely one of the best point and click adventures available. The humour is raw, rude and immature – bleeding perfect that is.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    To me, the game is definitely an improvement from Canabalt. The visuals are obviously way better, the music is pretty outstanding as well, and the gameplay is just simple but quite addictive.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Block Fortress takes the Minecraft idea into a warzone with turrets, goblins and guns. It is a fresh idea executed really well.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yes, there is only one game mode, and there's nothing to unlock or achieve, but this is one of those games that drives you to play it without any quirky gimmics. It's insanely easy to pick up and play when you have literally a minute or two to spare, and the mysterious stats page really makes me wonder what I will discover if I can stay in the game for just a few more seconds than last time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The only negative is a slightly too easy difficulty, and perhaps this is why I get so much game for free.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Silverfish is a well presented arcade avoid em' up that plays very well. If you are a fan of other games of the genre you will probably enjoy this quite a lot. If you are completely new to the genre it might seem both confusing, and too hard to grasp.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The word 'design' is at the heart of why I love Bad Piggies, I honestly felt in many levels that I was not simply discovering the developers' solution. Rather, I felt that I had designed my own. The developers placed intelligent limits on the player's independence, but give the player enough room to feel ownership of their accomplishment.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Inferno+ improves upon the original from Xbox Live, but on iOS it has much more competition than on console. The formula has been tried, tested, patented, and Inferno+ is certainly one of the better when it comes to execution.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's too early to claim the puzzle game of 2010, but any contender will have a challenge on their hands. Cogs takes it's place side by side with Zen Bound and iBlast Moki as examples of the best of the best out there right now.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Polara is a fresh entry in the endless runner genre featuring a quick, and clever colour-shifting mechanic. Slow to start, but once you get to harder levels the game becomes hard to put away. At that point the lack of graphical flair doesn't matter, and I can only do one thing: keep running. And yes, die.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bad Hotel is a hard game, and there are some really harsh levels that demand quick decisions and movements. I found the more relaxed early levels to be more suitable to the colorful presentation, and quirky story.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    On the one hand you have a great thrill ride of a game, but on the other a disappointing core FPS experience due to poor AI and the almost on-rails linear feel.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A short somewhat easy twin stick shooter. The cuteness factor combined with instant playability and varied levels still make it one of the most fun games to play in the genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Great graphics, audio and gamelife paired with workable controls make for a great experience not to be missed.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The slow pace of the game limits the appeal of an otherwise well presented game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes missed out on a major opportunity with its iPad release. An otherwise fantastic puzzle RPG with decent story, CoH on the iPad lacks the level of polish of the original Nintendo DS release. I have come down hard on the quality of this port, but if you can't play CoH elsewhere don't miss the opportunity to enjoy it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Football Manager Handheld 2010 is a slimmed down version that feels agile and quick.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    iBomber Defense might not blow anyone away in terms of being new and creative, but it definitely shines as one of the most fun strategy games out there.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great racing game. It has a couple of minor flaws, but nothing gamebreaking. The social sharing hooks after every race can be a little annoying, and they delay the time getting to the next race. Still, slight problems aside, fans of racing games will enjoy the total package offered in Asphalt 7 Heat.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a JRPG style experience with some callbacks to Dungeons and Dragons, Knights of Pen and Paper excels. Just don't expect the full pen and paper experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Uplink is a classic that works really well on the iPad. I still prefer playing it on a PC though, as it connects closer to the subject matter. At times the game feels a bit too real, and too serious and I really just want to disconnect. This is the main problem with this kind of game: it takes commitment, and can't be played casually.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dungeon Hunter 2 gets my full recommendation, and it is one of the best most playable games for 2010 in my opinion.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zombie Infection is a great action game from start to finish. Sure, the story is uninspired and the voice acting is terrible, but the core gameplay is some of the best fun I've had with an action title on iPhone.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pool Pro Online 3 then is really for multiplayer junkies only. The game does have a solid single player experience, and it is advised you check it out for a bit of practice before hitting online, but without a career mode and other options, it falls short of other single player pool games on the AppStore.

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