Touch Arcade

This port is superb in almost every respect, but if you don’t have an MFi controller, you may find the virtual controls to be a bit of a bear at times. Still worth it? You bet.

Space Pioneer feels like it should be a PC or console game, however, the touch controls serve as such an integral part of what makes it a good game, keyboards or controllers could very well ruin something magnificent.

Justice Royale is unique enough to never need to fight to steal attention from other brawlers in the App Store, while retaining a strong sense of that classic, back in the day arcade fighter feel. If you haven’t checked it out yet I strongly recommend it. It is the first release for Zapling Studios and in my opinion has really marked them as a must watch developer. I truly can’t wait to see what they will work on next.

Sir Questionnaire may not be for everyone, but that’s ok, it would be a boring world of games if we all liked exactly the same thing. However, if you’re looking for a game with a great retro feel, lots to discover and awesome replayability, it is an absolute must. If you like choose your own adventures, Zelda, or Zork, this game is for you. If, just like me, you’re just an aging gamer looking for some nostalgia in a modern gaming world, then this is the game to download.

But it all wouldn't matter if Pocket Run Pool wasn't fun to play, and it's so much fun to play. The game strikes a perfect balance between being casual enough to just idly pick up and play, but requiring enough thought and strategy to remain compelling. Its modes have enough intrinsic motivation to drive you to keep going. Definitely give Pocket Run Pool a download, and see if you get hooked as I am. Send help.

But I hope that if you haven't played Crusaders of the Lost Idols, that you do check out Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. It's a more refined experience than Crusaders was, and you can definitely enjoy the game for free if you're willing to step back and wait to get more gold to upgrade your heroes and progress further, or if you want to buy a chest with items and currency if you're impatient. This is a game that gives a lot back to the player without taking too much in return, and if you enjoy idle games, you ought to give Idle Champions a shot.

Sadly, the level editor is not currently part of the mobile version of the game, which is reflected in the lower price for the mobile version compared to other platforms. Still, even if you cannot create levels yet, Animal Super Squad has a lot of replay value going for it. Not only in the fact it comes with community-created levels you can pick from, but in the vehicle variations to play them on. There is also the fact that the game is worth playing just for a laugh or to see what the physics can do under various circumstances. Let's just hope the developers keep up on their app description promise and keep adding more of the community features and levels for this mobile version through updates.

Certainly, there should be plenty of room for a sequel, should the developers feel up to one. It could be another day in the same body or a new cast of characters under a completely different person's skin. Whether that happens or not, Homo Machina is yet the latest example of how even within some pretty narrow constraints in terms of setting and mechanics, it's possible to craft a pretty excellent world that is both amusing and rewarding. You might even learn something along the way, but kids, please don't use it as assistance for your upcoming biology test, because something tells me you're not going to pass it if you do.

Do not let the IAP options scare you too much, just give the game a try and you will realize whether it is worth investing your time and money quickly as the game opens up right away (the tutorial is even optional). It is really interesting to see a JapanStudio game hit the mobile scene and this game is the perfect title for them to have done that. Let's hope additional titles in the famous studio’s catalog can make their way to mobile as well if this game does well.

The game is frentic and can be fun if you overlook its downfalls in terms of an iffy control scheme and the IAP/ads it throws at you. The graphics and preentation is well done although there is no story to speak of. At the end of the day Aero Smash is simply an arcade experince at heart, and one that's free to try out for those who are curious.