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So yes, it is a flawed experience, but the chances Oda takes make the ride invigorating. I would love to see what else he can do, and I hope he continues making many more games before... the inevitable. Sorry, this game is making me morbid.

It works because Out There gets the threat of death right. I can't count the times I've weighed the risk of stopping at a gas giant, wondering if this will be the one that flares and takes out my hull and if I'll even be able to gather enough fuel to make it worth while.

I could go on about how Avadon 2 is another fine example of classic RPG gameplay on the iPad but the simple fact is if you’ve enjoyed any other Spiderweb Software games, you really need to check out this sequel. It’s probably my favorite offering from the developers and a great example of not only an awesome old-school RPG but also a pretty good port.

I could probably go on and on, but I think you get the point. Bug Heroes 2 is an awesome sequel to a great game, upping the ante in almost every respect, and delivering an amazing value for its price. You could get hours of fun out of any single mode from the game.

Even with that occasional annoyance, Calculords is definitely still worth playing. It's a true testament to my enjoyment of the game that I kept at it, grinding my way through old battles time after time and coming up with new strategies along the way. The retro-centric charming visuals certainly don't hurt matters either if you're a fan of the style.

However, the issues with the controls combined with the limited amount of content (such as heavily reused arenas and enemies) really hold back Demonrock’s potential. It’s certainly worth a shot if you’re interested, but keep your expectations in check.

I think as long as you don't expect anything novel here, you'll find Ava's Quest to be well worth its asking price, and you can even try it out for free to see how well you like the basic gameplay. It's not very ambitious, but when a game gets as much right as this one does, it doesn't necessarily have to be.

If you're looking for a faster paced puzzle game, Eliss Infinity is a good bet. It offers up a diverse gameplay experience, it has a ton of content, and an endless mode ensures that you'll have plenty to do after you've beaten every level. Although it could have used a few more visual upgrades in comparison to the 2009 release, any puzzle fan will enjoy it.

Regardless, playing until you hit that "Now what?" point is pretty fun, particularly without the feeling of required IAP, which still makes Disco Zoo pretty easy to recommend checking out. I just hope that NimbleBit and Milkbag games can keep up with features and updates before the "Now what?" leads players to moving on to different games instead of waking up their sleepy animals.

It gives the game its own hook to separate it from a pretty large pack. It's already got a pretty good following in our forums, so head on over to the thread if you want some other impressions. The challenging, speed-focused gameplay more than earns this one a spot on the device of any word game fan, without a doubt.