The Adventures of Tintin, Gameloft’s latest and possibly best movie tie-in game to date, is now available from the app store. Providing a solid story, Pixar-style graphic quality, and a nice variety of gameplay mechanics, Tintin is an engaging experience that raises the bar for all others. The Adventures of Tintin Pros: Gorgeous graphics worthy of comparison to Pixar films Nice voice wo... more.

LostWinds, a hauntingly beautiful platformer from Frontier Developments, is now available from the app store. Despite its pretty visuals and engaging story, the swipe-based control method is simply too imprecise, causing a great deal of frustration that ultimately squelches our enjoyment. LostWinds Pros: Beautiful graphics with rich colors and great lighting/shading effects Top-notch soun... more.

Trenches II, the follow-up to the WWI-themed castle defense title developed by Thunder Game Works and published by EA, is now available from the app store. Though it offer much of the same as the original, there are enough improvements that allow Trenches II to stand on its own. Trenches II Pros: Cartoonish graphics and plenty of cover-based objects in the battlefield Crisp militaristic t... more.

During the winter holiday season, we have a pair of apps to check out: a holiday-skinned favorite and a winter sport. Let's dive in.... Blobster Christmas Blobster Christmas is a holiday-themed version of Chillingo’s physics puzzler. There are 20 new levels to enjoy, as well as 5 bonus levels. The gameplay is identical to the original, allowing you to drag our hero’s body to slingsho... more.

Wind-Up Knight, a challenging side-scroller from Robot Invader, is now available from the app store. Featuring a crank-driven hero, beautiful 3D graphics, and timing-based gameplay, Wind-Up Knight’s fate, and the fate of the princess, are in your hands. Wind-Up Knight Pros: Terrific 3D graphics with enjoyable lighting effects and exciting environments Catchy soundtrack Dedicated butto... more.

Rebuild, an exercise in zombie apocalypse survival from Sarah Northway, is now available from the app store. If you’ve often wondered how you’d fare against the undead when things really hit the fan, Rebuild will give you the answer. Rebuild Pros: Colorful and cartoony graphics Tap-based menus comprise the gameplay element Plenty of strategic decisions to make, survivors show good v... more.

Sonic CD, a fantastic port of one of SEGA’s most beloved franchises lovingly developed with Christian Whitehead, is now available from the app store. Featuring your favorite characters, retro visuals, and lightning fast speeds, Sonic CD is a particularly well-developed port that easily exceeds our expectations. Sonic CD Pros: Sharp retro graphics and super smooth framerate US and Japane... more.

Ice Rage, a slick little hockey jump-off from the pros known as Mountain Sheep, is now available from the app store. Essentially a facelifted air hockey game, the 2 vs. 2 matches, slick graphics, and ultra casual gameplay make this a great way to challenge your friends or nab a quick game when you don’t have much time. Ice Rage Pros: Polished top-down graphics that run ultra smooth Plen... more.

This edition of Quick Reviews has us checking out a toddlerized version of an old favorite, a clever two-sided puzzler, and a physics puzzler that aims to impress but falls short. Let's take a look... Sprinkle Junior Sprinkle Junior is a watered-down (awful pun) version of Mediocre AB’s fire-extinguishing casual title released earlier this year. The original puts you in control of a fi... more.

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Home Sheep Home 2, a multi-character puzzle game developed by Aardman and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring a dreamy storybook style, character attributes that create strengths and weaknesses for each, and challenging time-based puzzles, Home Sheep Home 2 is a satisfyingly fun experience (or it will be once its crashing issues are eliminated). Home Sheep Hom... more.

Monster Burner, a fireball-flinging arcade game from Ubisoft, is now available from the app store. An iPad-only release with picture book appeal and simple gameplay mechanics, Monster Burner provides both a casual experience and a fun high-scoring challenge. Monster Burner Pros: Beautiful storybook graphics with wide appeal Fun soundtrack and sound effects Simple flick controls are intu... more.

Mini Motor Racing, The Binary Mill’s new top-down arcade racer, is now available from the app store. Featuring a large variety of short tracks, upgradeable cars, and terrific graphics, Mini Motor Racing is a quality title that, despite a few quirks, manages to impress. Mini Motor Racing Pros: Outstanding graphics with detailed textures and great lighting effects Upbeat soundtrack reinfo... more.

Our latest segment of Quick Reviews has us checking out a trio of new releases. Inertia: Escape Velocity is a physics-based platformer that uses gravity as a control mechanic. Mad Chef is a tap-based game of flinging knives at food stuffs as they pass across the screen. Swingworm is a cute puzzler with a stretchy protagonist who must collect berries as quickly as possible. Let's take a look.... ... more.

Shine Runner, Vector Unit’s latest water-based racing game, is now available from the app store. Swapping jet skis for fan boats, you take on the role of a bayou-based smuggler looking to make a boatload of cash. Shine Runner Pros: Great graphics and realistic water physics Banjo-infused soundtrack reinforces hillbilly mentality Tilt and touch controls offer excellent ways to manage s... more.