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There is potential here, and I don’t regret buying this game, but I’d recommend holding off on checking it out until there are some tweaks to this crazy RNG and progression.

I can see a few key aspects where Phoenix 2 could really improve in order to be a better experience, or at least are shortcomings that are tough to adjust. But regardless, the core concept behind Phoenix 2 is great, and it does a great job at being a game worthy of playing daily.

Severed is just a game that's all-around cool. Its aesthetic is top-notch, its combat is deep and engaging. Plus, DrinkBox didn't skimp on the iOS-specific features including screen recording and cloud saves (though manually done, not automatic). This looked like a must-play since its initial announcement, and while it took a bit of a circuitous path to iOS – and I don't blame DrinkBox, if you can find a way to sell a game for a higher price on other systems first, do it – it's home now, and it's a must-play.

While video poker handheld machines have been around for decades (I had one myself as a kid), Politaire is pretty much the perfect way to pass the time if you're looking for a solo card game. It's also much more convenient than setting up a deck yourself, and you get some snazzy visuals while you're playing it. The developers will get no tilt from me.

It's not a perfect game by any measure, but it's unique and charming enough that I recommend giving it a shot.

The genre has advanced, but Day of the Tentacle shows why it was a revered classic in the LucasArts and SCUMM days. I played this one in pretty much one straight shot through, and while you'll really want to be patient (or have walkthroughs handy), you'll likely have as much fun as I did.

In the end, Able Black's premise is probably stronger than its execution, but it's nevertheless an enjoyable little thought exercise in more ways than one.

Don't Be Squared looks gorgeous, sports a great animation style, and is very fun to play, but it has a tendency to gate a lot of that fun behind walls to push people into IAP. As long as you have the fortitude to deal with all of those ploys, you'll have a good enough time.

Don’t get me wrong - when my main criticism with Combo Critters is that I want even more to do, it only emphasises how much fun I had with the game. With an extremely strong fusion mechanic that is accentuated through a fantastic art style, genuine humor and lots of charm, Combo Critters is an essential experience for anyone looking for a fun and casual yet deceptively complex addition to their smartphone device. At the very least, it’s the best monster catching game released this week. Gotta collect ‘em all!

If you are a fan of Uncharted, this is a must download. If you like puzzle games, this will definitely scratch your itch for a while.