Fort Meow

Fort Meow

Adorable cats and addictive physics-based puzzle adventuring is a winning combination and ensures that Fort Meow will keep players hooked to the end. Building pillow forts out of all kinds of odds and ends is a blast, and the physics-based gameplay keeps things interesting. While initially a little short for our liking, the free Challenge Mode added after release offers a great excuse to keep playing after completing the campaign.

Gameplay: Very addictive and features enough items to keep the fort building interesting.

Graphics: The adorable children’s book style visuals look great.

Sound: Some very catchy tunes to accompany the wacky action

Shattered Planet

Shattered Planet

Shattered Planet is one of those games that are impossible to play only once. It is so addictive that I found myself returning to it again and again even after getting my character killed in a myriad of ways. Between the daily challenges and endless mode there is enough content here to keep players hooked for a very, very long time. This is not a game to start playing if you value your free time!

Gameplay: Simple to play, but highly addictive.

Graphics: Bold, colorful and features tons of item designs.

Sound: Mostly tranquil, but speeds up when there is action

Whispering Willows

Whispering Willows

Whispering Willows is not a game that will keep you on the edge of your seat from excitement, but the slower pace and interesting story make for an engaging experience. Unraveling the mysteries of Willows Mansion and communicating with the lost souls is a unique experience that kept us hooked from start to finish. If you demand quick reflexes or mind-bending puzzles to be entertained, the game may feel boring to you. Still, if you can appreciate a slower-paced, engaging experience, this is a great title to add to your collection.

Gameplay: The game is slow-paced but very engaging.

Graphics: Whispering Willows features beautiful artwork for the characters and backgrounds.

Sound: The soundtrack is very atmospheric, and the sound effects are excellent

SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig makes the transition from 3DS to PC flawlessly and loses none of its addictive charm along the way. Carving out your own mining tunnels while avoiding or killing the enemies is loads of fun, and there is always one more upgrade or power to tempt you back.

Gameplay: SteamWorld Dig is polished, entertaining, and incredibly addictive.

Graphics: The visuals consist of charming high-definition 2D graphics.

Sound: The game features some western-flavored tunes and spot-on sound effects

Zoo Landing

Zoo Landing

With its funky pixel art visuals and simple, but addictive gameplay Zoo Landing is a great time killer. The game is simple enough that anyone can pick it up and start playing immediately, but challenging enough that it takes plenty of practice to reach a high score. Best of all, it’s free and the micro-transactions are restricted to removing the adverts or purchasing additional characters.

Gameplay: Simple, fun and quite addictive.

Graphics: Detailed and colorful pixel art visuals.

Sound: Well suited for a mobile title

Arcana Heart

Arcana Heart

A 2D fighter with an all female cast places Arcana Heart in a somewhat niche genre but don’t let that deter you. Beneath the cute visuals lies a good fighting game that should appeal to anime and fighting fans. The mixing and matching of Arcana and characters also set the game apart.

Gameplay: Nothing groundbreaking, but still fun.

Graphics: An interesting cast of characters.

Sound: Better than I expected

Fantavision

Fantavision

As a launch title I can’t be too hard on Fantavision but apart from the nice colors there isn’t much here that set the game apart visually from the PSone titles. The gameplay is pretty solid, although button mashing can get you pretty far, but once you get the hang of it the novelty soon wears off. Fun while it lasts but not something you’d want to revisit too often.

Gameplay: A bit deeper than it looks initially, but not really up there with the classics.

Graphics: Pretty colors, but that’s about it.

Sound: Mostly dance tunes

The Bouncer

The Bouncer

There was a lot of hype around The Bouncer and sadly it just does not deliver. The story is nice, but the gameplay versus cut-scene ratio is just out of hand. The actual fighting can feel a bit clunky until you get used to it and by then the game is probably over. There is some replay value, but this is definitely not the game it could have been.

Gameplay: Very little actual gameplay mixed in with all the cut-scenes.

Graphics: Pretty darn impressive for a launch title.

Sound: Nice music and bearable voice acting

Drift Girls

Drift Girls

Drift Girls is simple to play, but mastering it takes some skill. In addition to the addictive action on the track, the game also features 32 different girls to date, which makes for a nice diversion between races. Overall, it is a very polished title and the quality is very high considering it is free to play. Best of all, the in-app purchases are not essential to having fun.

Gameplay: The game packs enough features in both the racing and dating departments to keep you hooked for ages.

Graphics: Beautiful manga style visuals for the dating sections and impressive 3D races.

Sound: Good music and great voice acting, but the way the women squeal during races can be a bit much

So Many Me

So Many Me

The whimsical visuals might fool you into thinking that this is just another easy platform title, but So Many Me packs a lot of tricky puzzles as well. Completing the levels is easy enough that players of all skill levels have a fair shot, but finding all the costumes and relics takes considerably more skill. If you are looking for a polished and addictive platformer, then look no further than So Many Me.

Gameplay: A charming platformer with a strong emphasis on puzzle solving.

Graphics: Packed with detail, color and personality.

Sound: The catchy soundtrack is a perfect match for the light-hearted visual style