6.5 out of 10 Review

What do you get when you tap an endless running game open on your iPhone and turn it vertical? A jumping game! Now, there are just about as many endless jumping games as there are running ones, but that doesn't stop the usual deluge of new ones being released with their own little spin. This time we have a new game from the creators of Pocket God. Ooga Jump puts you in the position of a benevolent

Sonic: The Hedgehog’s handheld outings have had a peculiar relation to his console based AAA titles these past few years. While mainline Sonic titles have almost been universally panned as eccentric over experimental misuses of Sega’s most powerful IP, handheld Sonic titles have always stuck to the 2D formula that Sonic worked best in. Even the worst handheld Sonic title outshined the best Sonic c

Pixels. Chiptunes. Beards. Plaid. It's as if Fist of Awesome took a bunch of different hipster recipes and Vitamixed them all together into one package. On paper, the formula sounds kind of insufferable. But with quirky humor and some slick presentation, this new beat 'em up homage blends things together and tries to celebrate and satirize all of its ingredients at the same time.

In Disney's Seven Dwarfs: The Queen's Return, our villain from the original Snow White tale is back to wreak havoc on Snow White's happy ending by trapping her and most of her friends in a creepy forest. Through a number of quests, it's your mission to save everyone and restore peace to the once happy land. The game doesn't really feel like a continuation of the Snow White story but it gives you

Batman: Arkham Origins is a free to play app, and whether you're a mobile or a tablet user, the idea of the Dark Knight in an iOS world is downright enticing. Debuting this app a week before its console release also gives gamers a primer to Batman's current adventure. The key to this title's success lies on its freemium aesthetic. Will our Caped Crusader flourish amidst an in-app purchased Gotham?

Since it was released 30 years ago, Dragon's Lair has gone on to achieve legendary status as of the most remarkable and influential coin-operated machines to ever light up an arcade. It has also been ported over to just about every system out there, including an iOS port back in 2009. For its 30th Anniversary, Dragon's Lair has found its way into the App Store again with an HD upgrade for the late

In the discussions of what makes a particular game good game or bad, the topic of "depth and complexity" often arises. In this case, complexity refers to the amount of detail present in the game systems, and depth refers to the arc of mastery -- how long a player can continue playing a particular game while still learning new things about it, making new, meaningful choices, and having ne

Everyone grows up hearing fairytales or watching movies about them; after all, they’re magical and uplifting (as long as you stay away from the Grimm’s Fairy Tales Classics), so of course we love them. Now, Crescent Moon Games has provided gamers with a chance to beat up their favorite fairytale characters in Fading Fairytales.

Who doesn’t like candy? People who are crazy and/or have the "diabeetus," that’s who. Candy is sweet, sugary, and so very bad for you, making it the perfect treat. In Greenfly Studios newest puzzle game, Drop That Candy, it’s clear that their candy-loving hero agrees. All it took for this cute little guy to become hooked was a single lick, and now he’s willing to go to great lengths to g

Sidekick Cycle, from Global Gaming Initiative, is a game that seeks to deliver some fun while giving back to people in need. How do they do both, you ask? With bicycles! The downhill cycling game offers up a gaming experience that makes sure every download goes to a good cause. But is Sidekick Cycle a good game to boot? Or does it all go down hill after you hit the "Play" button? Read Mo