New Cut the Rope games are fairly predictable. Over the past few years we’ve been treated to two full games and numerous content updates that brought nearly the same thing: fun, clever physics puzzles starring one of the cutest iOS mascots ever to grace the touchscreen. Each set of levels includes a new gameplay element or two, but you’re always slicing ropes to feed candy to Om Nom. Cut the Rope: Time Travel sticks to this formula, and that’s just fine with us.  Read More →

Fish Out of Water is a nice change of pace for developer Halfbrick Games. Their most popular titles, Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, start out leisurely enough, but soon turn into white-knuckle reflex tests that have you frantically swiping or tapping the screen to stay alive. In comparison, Fish Out of Water is like a vacation on a beach.  Read More →

Minimalism is a good thing in iOS gaming. After all, simple plots and easy-to-understand games have earned millions in the App Store, especially in the physics puzzler genre. On the other hand, Stay Alight may have taken minimalism a little too far.  Read More →

Final Fantasy V is a game that has a weird place in the legacy of the series. It doesn’t have the nostalgic values of being the first in the franchise, nor does it have the crown of being the first to introduce something like the Jobs system that has become a staple of the Final Fantasy games. It also doesn’t have a beloved story like the fourth, sixth and seventh installments. Going back and looking at what people thought of it way back when, you’ll find words like “trite” and “simplistic.” Not exactly sentiments you would expect to see about a game from the early days of this classic series.  Read More →

Shift is one of the most recognizable Flash game series on the web, so it makes sense that the folks over at Armor Games are prioritizing it on their ‘port to iPhone’ list. While the original iPhone version was a great port of the first Flash installment with a few extra levels, Shift 2 is a complete overhaul of the sequel. In fact, apart from a couple of rooms at the beginning, you won’t recognize any similarity between the two.  Read More →

Even with the World Cup frenzy starting to taper off due to our US national team falling to the hands of the floptacular Ghana squad, there’s still reason to celebrate. Soccer seems to be growing in popularity among US sports fans; local bars and pubs around our neighborhood have been packed. Not one to miss out on a unique opportunity, Gamevil has recently launched Soccer Superstars, their take on the world’s most popular sport. Does Gamevil continue their streak of excellence, or does this one veer left of the goal?  Read More →

Sick of Sudoku? Tired of the crossword puzzle craze? Solving the numerical logic puzzles of PathPix Pro, for most puzzle aficionados, will be a brand-new experience. In this pack of 300 puzzles, you create colorful images from a plain grid of numbers, by thoughtfully connecting two points with your fingers. It all adds up to be one of the best collection of puzzles on the iPhone.  Read More →

After 35 years exploring space, an aging captain and his crew return to Earth. However, the planet has been destroyed by an epidemic of self-controlled robots. In an effort to save whatever remnants of life they can find, the crew and survivors met along your journeys must work tactically with the units at their disposal to prevail. This compelling story is just part of what makes Rogue Planet a turn-based strategy game not to be missed.  Read More →

In the Rainn Wilson movie Super, a masked vigilante responds to a society sliding towards anarchy by taking a hefty wrench to the face of any criminals he meets. Drug dealers, pimps, and even people who cut in line are met with his full, unwavering force. in Smash Cops, you’ll barrel into speeding cars, stopping them by any means necessary. It’s enough to make you want to shout, “Shut up, crime!”  Read More →

You’d think a game named Frisbee Forever would be all about throwing Frisbees. You’d be wrong. In each level, you toss the disc just once, and it requires nothing but a gentle flick. The game is actually about steering the Frisbee. You’ll steer it though hoops and tubes, against gusts from fans and through propeller blades, all while following a path of floating stars to the goal. Frisbee Forever is a challenging, addictive game, and– best of all– it’s free.  Read More →

The title “Sky Combat” is a bit misleading. You don’t just pilot a helicopter in this game– you also take command of a tank and heavily armed speedboat. It doesn’t matter which vehicle you use, because Sky Combat is a fun little shooter from start to finish.  Read More →