Lockdown is a new 2.5D side-scroller from Mehware that reminds us of a mash up of the Aliens and Transformers franchises with a little bit of Robocop and Iron Man thrown in for good measure. The mixture of eerie atmospheric effects, OpenFeint leaderboards, weapons upgrades, and varying enemy forces quickly drew us in. Yet, the high level of difficulty combined with an uncomfortable control mechan... more.

Robot Rampage!, a polished survival side-scroller from Origin8, is now available from the app store. Playing as a gigantic robot in a B-movie setting, it’s your job to advance as far as possible while destroying everything in your path. Robot Rampage! Pros: Refined presentation and crisp graphics Animations are terrific and a joy to watch Techni-cool sound effects Randomly generat... more.

Gamers addicted to the see-how-long-you-can-last genre, this may be the game for you. Introducing SKATE or DIE, released by 3G Studios, Inc. The goal of SKATE or DIE is to ollie your way through a never ending onslaught of rooftops in what may be the largest cityscape ever! SKATE or DIE Pros: Vibrant visuals Great replay value due to randomly generated cityscape Pick-up-and-play simp... more.

Heavy Mach 2, the 3D top-down follow-up to the previously 2D side-scrolling tank combat game, has been released by IndieApps in the app store. Utilizing an open world that is less about getting from one side of the screen to the other and more about completing missions and upgrading your weapons for future battles, Heavy Mach 2 has taken one of our favorite games and made significant changes for t... more.

Mr.AahH!!, a maddeningly addictive yet oh-so-simple game from Ponos, is available from the app store. With its simple style and one-touch controls, playing Mr.AahH!! is a snap, but mastering it is another story entirely. Mr.AahH!! Pros: One-touch controls Fun, arcade-type soundtrack Leaderboards add to replay value Mr.AahH!! Cons: None as of this review Your goal is to l... more.

Canabalt, a run-as-far-as-you-can game from SemiSecret Software, is available from the app store. A direct port of a popular flash game, the iPhone version of Canabalt provides simple yet exhilarating gameplay in a neat and tiny package. Canabalt Pros: Wonderfully simplistic graphical appearance Super addictive Terrifically ominous soundtrack Perfectly smooth framerate Solid c... more.

MiniSquadron, a new 2D aerial dogfighting game from MrFungFung, is now available in the app store. The smooth controls, terrific soundtrack, and plethora of unlockable aircraft almost make up for the lack of online multiplayer and global leaderboards. MiniSquadron contains 8 different maps, each of which require you to clear 12 waves of enemies to unlock the next stage. You begin by choosin... more.

Rope Raider, a superb new rope swinging game from 10tons Ltd., has hit the app store. With spot-on swing mechanics and a pleasant interface, Rope Raider will pull you in for a thrilling ride. Rope Raider offers three modes of gameplay: Free Swingin’, Coin Rush, and Speed Frenzy. Each mode allows for three levels of difficulty. The object in Free Swingin’ is to travel as far as possibl... more.

Hook Champ, the popular retro-style action game from Rocketcat Games, has swung into the app store. A simple premise, a fun control scheme, and tons of upgradeable items have helped propel this title up the charts and into the hearts of gamers of all ages. The goal in Hook Champ is to safely (and quickly) traverse each cave level before the toothy black smoke monster catches up to you and devou... more.

Cell War, a new side-scrolling shoot-‘em-up from TipCat Mobile, has reached the app store. Stunning graphics, terrific controls, and interesting enemies converge to create an enjoyable game with plenty of character. Cell War puts you in control of a tiny spaceship which travels through the microworld. Viruses of all shapes and sizes threaten to destroy your ship, but you are prepared fo... more.