Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies, Activision’s latest offering in the mobile zombie slaying genre, recently received an update that makes it playable, several weeks after releasing on the app store. Now that we’ve actually been able to advance past the menus and delve into the gameplay, we are reminded why we enjoyed their previous release so much. Call Of Duty: Black Ops Zombies Pros: F... more.

One Epic Game, a mission-based endless runner developed by Grip Digital and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring a look and style very much like Halfbrick’s Monster Dash, One Epic Game simply doesn’t have the character and excitement of its predecessor. One Epic Game Pros: Detailed graphical presentation with varied environments Adrenaline-fueled soun... more.

M.U.S.E., a third-person shooter developed by Lab Rats Studio and published by Ayopa Games, is now available from the app store. Falling face-first into a number of action clichés and been-there, done-that gameplay, M.U.S.E. fails to live up to our expectations. M.U.S.E. Pros: Nice variety of detailed, destructible environments Upgradeable main character Adrenaline mode and point combo... more.

Zombie Wonderland 2; Outta Time!, Chillingo’s follow-up to their previous zombie-shootin’-and-scrubbin’ title, is now available from the app store. With developer Xoobis bringing similar gameplay to the original, as well as an actual story, a stepped-up challenge, and more zany enemies, Zombie Wonderland 2 is yet another undead title that’s worth a look. Zombie Wonderland 2: Outta Time!... more.

Star Marine: Infinite Ammo, a retro platformer from Glitchsoft, is now available from the app store. Featuring dual-stick controls, big boss battles, and plenty of enemies to destroy, Star Marine is a fun addition to the genre. Star Marine: Infinite Ammo Pros: Nice retro platformer look Old-school soundtrack enhances arcade experience Cool dual-stick controls Upgradeable weapons and a... more.

Combat Arms: Zombies, a first-person zombie survival shooter from Nexon Mobile, is now available from the app store. A port of a popular online offering, Combat Arms on iOS fails to live up to our expectations. Is anyone else as frustrated with trailers that appear to show one gaming style while providing a completely different type of game? Combat Arms: Zombies Pros: Gritty and dark graphi... more.

Super Crate Box, an exciting platformer from Vlambeer, is now available from the app store. A spot-on port of the game that inspired Muffin Knight, Super Crate Box features a retro pixel look, a plethora of weapons, and outstanding touch controls to create a challenging yet thrilling experience. Super Crate Box Pros: Minimalistic pixel art style is clean and appealing Catchy soundtrack ... more.

EPOCH., a cover-based TPS from Uppercut Games, is now available from the app store. A polished shooting gallery of sorts, EPOCH.’s terrific graphics, upgradeable weaponry, and engaging gameplay make it a title worth checking out. EPOCH. Pros: Gorgeous graphics and polished presentation Menacing soundtrack and futuristic wartime sound effects Swipe-based controls are intuitive, elimina... more.

Legendary Outlaw, a Wild West-themed FPS title from Game Tongue Software, is now available from the app store. With all of the polished and engaging games available from the app store, we’re bound to come across a few clunkers now and then that just don’t live up to their descriptions and hype. Legendary Outlaw is one such title. Legendary Outlaw Pros: Core mechanics seem like fun elemen... more.

It remains common for a lot of developers to release multiple versions of the same game geared toward both the iPod/iPhone and iPad. Sometimes, both versions don't make it to the app store at the same time for one reason or another. Typically, the iPad version lags behind, as is the case with a couple of recently released apps. The other is something of a re-release with a number of improvements. ... more.

Extraction: Project Outbreak, a top-down zombie shooter developed by ShortRound and published by Chillingo, is a recent release from the app store. Utilizing an interesting one-touch input method to dispatch the undead, Extraction employs a stylish presentation that’s both easy to manage and fun to play. Extraction: Project Outbreak Pros: Detailed environments with nice shading/lighting e... more.

Rocket Riot, an arcade shooter developed by CodeGlue and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Featuring fully-destructible environments, unlimited ammo, and a bunch of interesting power-ups, Rocket Riot easily overcomes its quirky controls to provide a fun and exciting experience. Rocket Riot Pros: Destructible pixelated environments Multiple modes, power-ups, and ... more.

Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, Gameloft's latest iteration in the GTA-inspired series, is now available from the app store. Borrowing a number of features from San Andreas and generally improving upon a decidedly successful formula, Gangstar Rio continues the tradition of profane, violent, sociopathic entertainment on a mobile platform. Gangstar Rio: City of Saints Pros: Detailed open-world ... more.

Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation, the third iteration of Gameloft’s Modern Warfare-inspired FPS series, is now available from the app store. Packed with tons of improvements, including sharper visuals and even more players in their outstanding multiplayer offering, Fallen Nation bring the iDevices even closer to emulating their console brethren. Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation Pros: Great vi... more.

Super Crossfire HD, a terrific new take on Space Invaders that was developed by Radiangames and published by Chillingo, is now available from the app store. Despite the familiar neon graphics and side-to-side arcade shooter style, the included twists really up the ante and make this a compelling challenge. Super Crossfire HD Pros: Familiar neon-on-black aesthetic, smooth animations Upbeat... more.