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    Asphalt 7: Heat

    Gameloft

    We miss the N64 days where you could pop in a San Francisco Rush cartridge and crash your way to racing victory. Evidently the good people at Gameloft were fans of SF Rush as well and decided to delight us with the Asphalt series of games. Asphalt 7: Heat is by far the best entry in the series. The racing is fun and the controls are precise. It has all the arcade action that you'd expect from an absurd racer. It is more realistic than those old Need For Speed arcade games, but it doesn't shy away from big jumps, flipping cars, and explosions. It isn't a racing simulator by any means, but if you want to burn some rubber on your iPhone, this is a good one to get.

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    Zuma's Revenge

    PopCap

    The creators of Plants Vs. Zombies have struck again with Zuma's Revenge. Your goal is to break as many balls as you can by shooting similar colored balls out of your mouth. Sound vulgar? Not really. It's actually quite adorable, at least until you don't clear all of the balls and a giant tiki skull eats you. In defiance of all the laws of physics, lining up three similar colored balls makes them explode and adds to your score. Combos and power-ups are awarded as you break more and more and chain up some big combos. Slowing time and accuracy are just a couple of the more useful power-ups. Zuma's Revenge is an addictive game which will have you late for most important functions. But you won't care, because it is fun as hell!

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    Draw Race 2

    Chillingo

    There are tons of racing games in the App Store, but none so clever as Draw Race 2. Instead of directly controlling your car in real time, you're given an overhead view of the track and you have to trace your way around. By moving your finger slower or faster, you effect the speed that your car will eventually go. As simple as this sounds, it can actually be a bit challenging, especially when someone on the subway bumps your elbow and your race car spears off into a barrier. The view in Draw Race 2 is reminiscent of any other slot car games, but the graphical care and fidelity on display is staggering. You may only be tracing your finger around a track, but when you let your car go, this game sucks you in and gets your heart pounding as you watch your little guy race towards the finish line.

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    Geared 2

    Bryan Mitchell

    It's hard for a sequel to improve itself enough to set it apart from its original counterpart. Geared 2 is a game that expands on its predecessor without losing any of its charm. The geared puzzles are new and complex. The art style is even more inspired than the original. It is a deceptively simple game that requires you to think creatively in order to get all of the gears moving. The addition of brand new gears to the game keeps things crisp and fun. Also, instead of just a satisfying chime to signal completion of the level, you're treated to your power hamster being flung out of his wheel with a squeal. If only you only had to jump start gears with hamsters, our cars would make no carbon dioxide. If you're interested in a clever puzzler, Geared 2 is well worth a look.

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    Robbery Bob

    Chillingo

    Fess up, you've always wanted to be a petty thief. You didn't want to keep anything you stole, just the act of burgling sounded like so much fun. Robbery Bob allows you to live out your criminal fantasies in the most cartoonish of colors. Robbery Bob has you sneaking into places, avoiding guards and cameras, and getting away with the loot. With just a few taps and swipes, you can clean out a whole house without the owners even noticing that the TV they were watching was swiped from right in front of them. The over exaggerated animations and cartoony look for the game make it ooze charm and keep you coming back to steal more and more fun out of this app.

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    SPY Mouse

    FireMint Games

    Who knew that mice could be spies too? SPY Mouse is an insanely fun game that pits you against household sentries in a quest for the cheese. You use your finger to swipe a route through each of the rooms. The controls are so simple that it is a game you can pick up in a matter of a few minutes. But that doesn't mean that the challenge isn't there. Mouse holes, bosses, and vicious cats keep the action fast and frantic. It is a game that makes you almost wonder if mice have their own CIA feeding them information on the whereabouts of your cereal boxes and Gouda.

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    Chaos Rings II

    Square Enix

    The problem with console RPG's are that they're just too long. We live in a frantic society and most of us are always out and about doing something. RPG's have really found a home on the iOS and Chaos Rings II is one of the best you're likely to find. It has the gorgeous graphics that you'd expect from a Square Enix game and all the angsty characters your JRPG heart is bound to love. The story itself is very engaging and the time honored turn based gameplay is in full form. The arena for you to explore is vast and you never lose sight of your goal to survive. You and your partner are slung into an arena and made to battle other pairs of warriors. Will you come out on top or will your index fingers tire out?

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    Waking Mars

    Tiger Style

    The once lush planet of Mars has fallen into a slumber. The Martian vegetation has moved underground to create a world full of life. You play as a space explorer with a jetpack. Already this is awesome. You basically have to navigate your way through the labyrinthine caverns under Mars while dodging enemies and completing quests. The levels are spectacularly designed and are a joy to explore. Waking Mars is a game that is smarter than it likes to appear. Each Martian creature has its own unique attributes that can help or hinder you on your quest. The concept of Waking Mars is just as compelling as the gameplay and that alone will keep you searching for more of the answers to its universe.

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    Cover Orange

    FDG Entertainment

    Cover Orange is a physics puzzler where you have to get your little orange buddy into shelter before a cloud with a vendetta rains hell on the little guy. There are a lot of physics games in the App Store, but Cover Orange brings a whole new feel to the genre. Getting your little guy under cover in time can be challenging and fun. Each level assails you with new materials and challenges. When you get the right combination of position and materials, the outcome is oh so satisfying. When that cloud swings by, you can pretend that your tiny orange friend is giving it the finger. I say pretend, because oranges don't have hands, obviously.

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    Galaxy on Fire 2 HD

    FishLabs

    Space shooters have come a long way since Galaga. Now you have 3D interstellar dogfight action in the palm of your hand. Galaxy on Fire 2 HD is one of the most gorgeous space shooters you're liable to find. It doesn't only look good, it plays well too. The controls are tight and shooting down huge cruisers is a breeze. The fighting quickly becomes fast and frenetic. You don't know which way is up, which is ok because you're in space anyway, but nonetheless, it keeps your heart pounding. It will make you nostalgic for the days of Wing Commander, but without all of those tortured cutscenes.

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