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If it seems like there’s very little wrong with Castle Doombad, that’s because it’s true. Maybe one can make some superficial gripes about the lack of backdrop settings, but there’s more than enough variety in the actual gameplay to make up for that. Developer Grumpyface Studios does nearly everything right in making a highly enjoyable TD game in Castle Doombad, and you owe it to yourself to check it out.

There's not much more to say about Hoplite. That's perhaps one of its strengths. It's very simple to learn, but there's a huge amount of depth to the game. ...Hoplite is a fantastic example of the benefits of a concise, clever design, and it's one I expect to keep on my mobile device for some time to come.

If you're completely tired of the zombie concept even past the point of enjoying it being sent up, Overlive probably won't convince you, but I found it made for a nice chaser for more serious fare. Be sure to check out the thread in our forums, where you can read other impressions and maybe even get the developer's attention.

Chrome Wolf is yet another Kemco-published RPG that falls somewhere in the crack between great and awful, making it a decent choice for hungry genre fans, but of little interest to anyone else.

If you enjoy difficult puzzle games, and haven’t yet tried this game, you owe it to yourself to give it a shot. The controls carry over well, it’s fun, and it’ll take you a while to get through all the chambers.

With challenging gameplay complemented by some much-needed depth, Castle Raid 2 is a great sequel to a good original game. Sure, there’s still room for improvement in a few areas, but I still enjoyed everything it had to offer. Strategy fans looking for a tough little adventure shouldn’t miss this release.

I wish more of the All-Stars were in this version of the game, but for the price, I really can't gripe about the amount of content here, especially since almost all of the tracks are here. It's considerably closer to the console version than the last one was. All in all, this is the best kart racer available on iOS, a worthy port, and just a great game all around.

Despite a lack of high-concept features, MovieCat 2 manages to capture the fun of the original game with an updated collection of trivia. Even if you're just going at it solo, it manages to be an enjoyable experience that any movie buff needs to try. Also, if the sequel is anything like the first game, you'll have few major updates and more Cat Scenes to look forward to.

Hero Siege may be a bit rough around the edges, but it’s still a fun dual-stick shooter with plenty of RPG elements that give it more meat than your typical action game. Even with the concerns regarding the combat system, I think there’s still enough longevity in its RPG and Item systems to be worth an investment in both time and money. If you’re in the market for a new dual-stick shooter, definitely give Hero Siege a try.

It's a wonderful conversion of a fairly weak adventure, and that ending sequence is definitely something to experience, but I wouldn't even have it in my top 10 choices for Fighting Fantasy adaptations. Set against the overall iOS gamebook landscape, it's hard to recommend unless you're a big fan of the genre.