Chillingo Ltd

It's the new year, and superlatives are completely understandable due to hopeful resolutions and a sunnier disposition. Feed Me Oil 2 is one of the new releases of the just reopened App Store, and even though Santa Claus is on vacation, the Christmas spirit should linger for iOS lovers.

Fightback is a throwback, meat and potatoes brawler that doesn't exactly aim for the fences. Instead, it attempts to wow us with a 'throw in everything but the kitchen sink' mentality, giving us tons of uncomplicated game play without having to pay a penny. Freemium models usually come with a horrible compromise, but some apps rise above such madness.

Forget the black infused back drop of Icycle: On Thin Ice's title screen, since everything about this game is colorful. Starting with its James Bond inspired opening sequence, this app reels you in with all its pretty pictures, illustrating a surreal dreamscape where bicycles fear to tread. Adventurers, however, may love the thrill of the chill.

Let Me Loose possesses a great moniker, as any human or creature can relate to the idea of yearning to break free. In this case, our suffocating protagonist is an amoeba, an explorer who refuses to remain stagnant. There is a world to explore and tasty scrummies to digest, and it's our duty to help him venture forth into that great unknown.

Beetle Breaker is the latest free to play app from Chillingo, a publisher known for their array of addicting apps. They may not shoot for the stars when it comes to epic narratives, but most of the games under their line are definitely worth the download. Beetle Breaker places us in the world of insects, where our heroes unleash a world of destruction before their demise.

There really is no free lunch in this world, even if you're in an iOS state of mind. You may download an app for zero cents, but the advertisements that come your way, as well as the constant reminder of in-app purchases, can turn an initial bargain into a total headache. Striker Soccer 2 inundates us with freemium madness, and the only way they can kick themselves out of this corner is to actuall

I really didn't expect 11 Bit Studios to top my Anomaly Korea experience from last December with its latest release Anomaly 2. How many sequels, in whatever form of art, can fully supplant its predecessor? Anomaly 2 was already stepping on first rate territory, and even if it hit the same notes as Anomaly Korea, the song would still be a hit. But maybe yesterday's glories may be forgotten with an

Since my switch to iOS gaming, Chillingo has been a first rate publisher of addicting apps. When Fright Heights swung my way, I assumed another dependable and great experience was in the offing. But one never truly knows with free to play titles, and a well executed adventure may be ruined by freemium excess. But Halloween is just around the corner, and maybe this title had a few tricks and treats

Steampunk Tower bills itself as "the one tower defense game," and it's a clever, if not playfully cocky way of describing the app. It literally is just one tower pitted against a horde of enemies, but the actual phrase infers that this adventure is the gold standard of its genre. I'm all in with any kind of artistic endeavor with a steampunk swagger, but does this app live up to its auda

I still haven't played a Chillingo app that has totally sucked, and after playing a countless number of their titles, I'm waiting for that streak to end. The World War 2 based Hills of Glory 3D is a free to play experience, and freemium games come with their share of baggage. Should you run for the hills and wait for the next Chillingo release, or does their gaming glory continue?