D.A.R.K., an action-adventure title with RPG elements, has been developed by Gamelab, published by Chillingo, and is now available from the app store. Featuring a polished presentation with atmospheric audio, dual-stick controls, and character leveling, D.A.R.K. is an engrossing experience that borrows elements from Dead Space as it tries to keep gamers on the edge of their seats. D.A.R.... more.

Powerslide Penguin HD, a casual physics-based game developed by Cobra Mobile and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring fun sliding physics, a plethora of collectible and avoidable elements, and multiple challenges to attempt for each level, Powerslide Penguin HD is a great game for players of all ages. Powerslide Penguin HD Pros: Clever level design with lot... more.

BackStab, Gameloft’s most recent hack-n-slash offering, is now available from the app store. Clearly taking its inspiration from Assassin’s Creed, with a bit of GTA sprinkled in for good measure, BackStab creates a mish-mash of genres that offer an interesting experience that lacks cohesion. BackStab Pros: Detailed graphics and a variety of locales Typical Gameloft controls Cool sword-... more.

Hills of Glory: WWII, a war-time castle defense game with RPG elements, has been developed by Mando Productions, published by BulkyPix, and is now available from the app store. Using a number of unique soldier-types, gesture-based weapon deployment, and fast fingers, you’ll need to hold off wave after wave of enemies bent to taking you out. Hills of Glory: WWII Pros: Detailed graphics and... more.

Continuity 2: The Continuation, a tile-sliding platforming puzzler from Ragtime Games, is now available from the app store. Based on a popular Flash game, the Continuity series finally makes its debut on iOS and takes advantage of the touch interface in a way that feels like a natural match. Continuity 2: The Continuation Pros: Great minimalistic visual style Intuitive touch-, tilt-, and ... more.

Paper Munchers, an explosive physics puzzler from Big Blue Bubble, is now available from the app store. Featuring a cool hand-drawn art style, challenging physics puzzles, and explosions at your fingertips, Paper Munchers proves itself to be a surprisingly addictive experience. Paper Munchers Pros: Cool paper craft art style Simple touch-based controls Clever level design and smooth dif... more.

1-Bit Ninja, a slick retro platformer from Kode80 that utilizes both 2D and 3D gameplay, was just released in the app store. Reminiscent of the days of the original GameBoy in both graphics and simplistic style, 1-Bit Ninja reveals itself to be anything but, as you switch frequently from the default 2D presentation to 3D to discover and unlock the game’s hidden pathways. 1-Bit Ninja Pros: ... more.

Flick Golf Extreme, the latest iteration in the Flick Golf series from Full Fat Games, is now available from the app store. Pairing the same awesome control mechanics with some crazy new environments, Flick Golf Extreme will put your flicking skills to the ultimate test. Flick Golf Extreme Pros: Beautiful locations featuring interesting hole locations Simple swipe control mechanics that a... more.

The latest installment of Quick Reviews looks at a prehistoric archery game, a space-aged tank battle, and a clever card game. Arno The Hunter Arno The Hunter is a quirky little archery-style high score game from Jonathan Kreuzer and Khang Le. You control Arno by tilting the device, sending him rolling left or right as enemies fly overhead and release fiery droppings or bombs. Tapping th... more.

This installment of Quick Reviews highlights a couple of retro platformers and a logic puzzler. Meganoid Meganoid is a quirky little speedrun-based platformer from OrangePixel. Currently, there are 70 levels to play, broken up into groups of 10. The goal in each level is to collect diamonds and reach the finish area as quickly as possible. Each level is quite short, though you will need ... more.

A bunch of great updates have been released for some of our favorite games. Here's a smattering that you should be aware of: Death Rally Our favorite combat racing game keeps adding content, yet we're still waiting on the multiplayer functionality. Remedy Entertainment is keeping us entertained in the meantime, though. The newest changes bring a lightweight and speedy vehicle, the Interc... more.

Baseball Superstars II Pro, Gamevil’s latest iteration of their popular baseball franchise, is now available from the app store. While this season’s offering doesn’t really innovate, it continues to polish one of the finer iOS baseball titles to a lovely sheen. Baseball Superstars II Pro Pros: Improved graphics and smoother animations Simple touch-based controls Seven game modes t... more.

Rocket Bunnies, a physics-based space racer developed by Defiant and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. A speedrun-style offering with polished graphics, a fun concept, and simple gameplay, Rocket Bunnies fires on all cylinders to provide a great challenge that keeps us glued to our devices. Rocket Bunnies Pros: Beautiful graphics, great lighting, fun animations ... more.

1000 Heroz, a side-scrolling speedrun-based platformer from RedLynx, is now available from the app store. Featuring fun challenges, bite-sized gameplay, and a new level every day for the next 1,000 days, 1000 Heroz will remain a fresh experience for years to come. 1000 Heroz Pros: Lighthearted, cartoonish art style Simple and responsive controls New level every day for 1000 days, leader... more.

Bug Wings, an endless runner (or flier) from DR Studios, is now available from the app store. Featuring a clean and colorful graphic interface, fun flight physics, and replay-ready collection mechanics, Bug Wings provides a fun, yet sometimes frustrating, experience. Bug Wings Pros: Bright and colorful pond atmosphere has fun appeal Positioning of pollen and stars allows for multiple ways... more.