Great games on a dollar a day

What are the best new iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch games available for a total budget of $30 -- or about a dollar per day? Below are the best-reviewed titles released over the past month. All games are available for all Apple portable devices unless otherwise indicated.

Best-Reviewed New iPad/iPhone/iPod Games, $30 Total Budget - October 2011

	Game	Genre	Rating	Metascore	Price
	Gem Keeper	Action/Strategy	4+	88	$2.99
	Mage Gauntlet	Action-RPG	9+	87	$2.99
	FIFA SOCCER 12 by EA SPORTS	Sports	4+	87	$4.99
	Worms Crazy Golf	Action/Sports	9+	86	$2.99
	Scribblenauts Remix	Puzzle	9+	86	$4.99
	Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation	First-Person Shooter	17+	85	$6.99
	Bike Baron	Action	4+	85	$0.99
	FlipShip	Action	9+	84	$1.99
	Whale Trail	Action	4+	84	$0.99
			TOTAL COST:		$29.91

The Metascore for iPhone and iPad games is an unweighted average of individual scores given by professional game publications on a scale of 0 (bad) to 100 (good). A Metascore of 75 or higher denotes generally positive reviews, while 90 or higher indicates universal acclaim. Scores are not calculated for games with fewer than four reviews.

Below, we take a closer look at each of the past month's best new games. (Note that all game summaries are from the publishers' official descriptions.) Don't forget that you can now get updated critic and user reviews for these and all iOS games in Metacritic's iPhone/iPad section.

Gem Keeper  iPhone iPod Touch iPad

Yes, it's another tower defense game, but strong graphics and moveable towers separate it from the pack.

From the Publisher: Gem-crazed monsters are on the loose, and it's up to you and your legendary skills to blast them away in this unparalleled tower defense game, Gem Keeper. With 14 unique towers and 30 thrill-powered stages, Gem Keeper challenges your gamer skills to the max. Scheme, strategize, and dare to achieve the ultimate 'Perfect Clear'. The game doesn't end there – compete against your friends (and the world) in Endless Mode, and show them who's number one.

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
90	148Apps
For a newcomer to tower defense games, Gem Keepers is the perfect place to start. For those who already love the genre, Gem Keepers is a no-brainer. Get it.
90	AppSafari
Worth the money, trust me. Designed for both the iPhone and iPad , Gem Keeper has the potential to provide hours of fun.
90	TouchArcade
Simply a stunner in both execution and gameplay, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
80	AppSpy
It's great to see a powerhouse like NCsoft taking the plunge in to the App Store, but Gem Keeper feels like a safe gamble with the moveable tower system not really being explored.

Mage Gauntlet  iPhone iPod Touch iPad

This new action-RPG written specifically for iOS impresses with its polished design and should delight fans of similar Nintendo classics.

From the Publisher: Mage Gauntlet is a classic-style action-RPG, designed from the ground up for iOS. It's inspired primarily by 90's action RPGs for the Super Nintendo, such as Legend of Zelda: LTTP and Secret of Mana. We wanted to make a fast-paced RPG that doesn't waste your time with fetch quests. Fight and explore your way through a humorous storyline about eccentric wizards, powerful artifacts, and dangerous monsters. Find items to customize your character's strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy smooth, responsive controls and fast, satisfying combat. When you beat the game, unlock a remixed Master Mode with overwhelming enemy numbers and new secrets to uncover.

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
100	AppSpy
Mage Gauntlet is the kind of Action-RPG we've been waiting for on the iOS - a combination of intuitive controls suited to iDevices; fast-paced action split in to bite-sized chunks; and plenty of meaningful unlockable features makes it perfect for gamers on the go.
100	Slide to Play
If you fondly remember the days of 16-bit action RPGs, then it doesn't get much better than Mage Gauntlet. In fact, gaming doesn't get much better.
100	TouchArcade
So seriously, go download Mage Gauntlet. The time you spent reading this review could've been much better spent playing this incredible game.
90	Gamezebo
Small quibbles aside, Mage Gauntlet proves itself to be a charming, action-packed, ultra-addictive title that should satisfy any 16-bit gamer. With 42 levels to complete, and then a Master Mode after that, this is a game that will keep you busy for quite some time. Luckily, thanks to some smart design choices, you're never more than a tap away from the action.
90	TouchGen
Mage Gauntlet is great fun from the first level to the last, and then you can do it all over again, albeit harder.
80	148Apps
From the difficulty to the combat, to even just the way the game feels like it was yanked straight out of a SNES, there is a lot to love here.
80	AppSafari
The game runs pretty smooth with few hiccups. Mage Gauntlet's iPhone is likely to perform better on the iPhone 4S with its faster processor than on the iPod touch.
80	AppSmile
A departure from the rope-swinging titles that Rocketcat is best known for, Mage Gauntlet retains the same graphic style and polished gameplay that we've come to expect, making this a compelling pick-up.
80	Pocket Gamer UK
Simple but well-tuned fighting gameplay, combined with some great humour, make Mage Gauntlet worth conjuring onto your iPhone.
75	IGN
The indie team at Rocketcat has created a polished and gratifying love letter to the 90s action RPGs of yesteryear. It's a lot of fun, but its best played in short bursts, to prevent the experience from feeling too repetitive.

FIFA Soccer 12  iPhone iPod Touch iPad
Separate HD version available for iPads for $9.99; reviews below are for non-HD version

The annual EA Sports licensed soccer sim returns with its best installment yet for iOS, thanks to improved controls and a new manager mode.

From the Publisher: Experience the action of your favorite sport like never before! Watch matches come to life with vibrant graphics, ultra realistic animations, and the most responsive controls ever delivered on iPhone. Now for the first time on iPhone, take your club to the top of the league table with Manager Mode. BRING YOUR CLUB TO GLORY IN MANAGER MODE Trade players, upgrade staff, scout for talent, and collect trophies. Develop players and choose the best tactics to make your squad the team to beat! REAL PLAYERS, REAL TEAMS, REAL LEAGUES Featuring over 22 officially licensed leagues, 500 licensed teams and more than 15,000 players. Take to the pitch with superstars like Kaka, Wayne Rooney, Gerard Piqué, Karim Benzema and more. From the English Premiership and La Liga, to the German Bundesliga and beyond – dominate your league and march toward glory in 32 authentic stadiums. WANT TO BE A HERO? TRY THE DAILY CHALLENGES Can you win a match with a penalty kick? How about scoring with a header after a cross? Earn glorious achievements with Daily Challenges – only on Origin! MATCH DAY MADNESS Capture the passion and power of the world's most popular sport with unprecedented authenticity. This is the deepest, most visually striking football title ever. Feel every thrill on the pitch with your heroes, anytime, anywhere. FANCY FOOTWORK New control schemes let you handle the ball with greater precision than ever before. Master free kicks and penalty shots with full touch control. Get in the game with realistic 360° player movement and gesture-driven skill moves. Pull off defense-splitting passes, rifling shots, penalty kicks, and pro-style tricks.

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
100	Slide to Play
If you want great soccer (football), paired with in-depth management and multifaceted gameplay that can be complex but doesn't need to be, look no further.
100	Tap!
Authenticity was always FIFA's strong hand. Now that the gameplay is world class too, this is the most realistic footy sim available, by a mile.
90	AppGamer
While the lack of multiplayer is disappointing, FIFA 12 is still an impressive game in its own right. The updates from last year and attention to detail make this THE Football game on iOS.
90	AppSmile
Featuring beautiful graphics, realistic animations, and improved controls, FIFA 12 is the first serious contender to challenge First Touch Soccer for iOS football supremacy.
90	Pocket Gamer UK
Raising the game in terms of its slick and sleek delivery, FIFA 12 stands up to its big billing on the pitch, serving as EA's ultimate attempt on goal to date.
90	TouchGen
A fabulous football simulation that stops just shy of full marks.
85	Vandal Online
A very good football game that has a great manager mode as its main new feature. As a football simulator, it is also great.
80	AppSpy
It's FIFA. While the controls have been streamlined and a robust manager mode has been added, whether you drop the money on this year's release comes down to how big a fan of the series you are.
80	Gamezebo
FIFA 12 goes a long way towards proving me wrong, providing a genuinely compelling gameplay experience and presentation that, while not up to the same standard as its console brethren, does a very good job regardless. FIFA 12 is a nice way to get your FIFA fix on the go.
70	148Apps
This game is best served for the soccer faithful who wants a deep game on the go, more than just the casual player looking for a quick game on the go.

Worms Crazy Golf  iPhone iPod Touch iPad
Separate HD version available for iPads for $4.99; reviews below are for non-HD version

The cartoony Worms series branches out into miniature golf, with deep, action-puzzle gameplay designed to appeal to fans of both golfing and exploding worms.

From the Publisher: Worms™ Crazy Golf for iPhone and iPod is a hilarious mixture of the explosive action of Worms™ and the puzzle-based challenges of crazy golf! All of the trademark Worms™ humour, comic violence, and cartoon visuals are present, combined with addictive yet accessible golf gameplay. With extensive and re-playable single-player options, and hot-seat multi-player for up to 4 players, this is not just a load of balls! KEY FEATURES: • EXTENSIVE SINGLE-PLAYER CONTENT: Single-player career mode - x3 18-hole courses - Britannia, Pirate Cavern and Graveyard – with Trophy achievements. Single-player challenge mode - x15 challenges with leaderboards. • LOCAL MULTI-PLAYER ACTION: Hot-seat multi-player for up to 4 players. • HIGHLY REPLAYABLE PUZZLE-BASED GAMEPLAY: Crazy golf! Navigate the hilarious, and increasingly challenging, holes in unique ways with interactive objects, utilities and ball spin. • WORMS™ HUMOUR AND CHARACTERS: Worms™ humour! Exploding sheep, teleports, ball-whacking Old Women, ball-stealing moles, mines, magnets and even new bats! • CRAZY CUSTOMISATION: Customise the name, hat, club, speech and balls of your worm, and earn in game cash to unlock even more customisation options.

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
100	Slide to Play
Terrific fun that mixes classic Worms game play with golf, resulting in a hilarious and creative little game.
90	148Apps
Worms Crazy Golf is an all-in-one entertainment pack that includes exciting gameplay, exploding worms and some very difficult obstacles to overcome on the way to a hole in one. This game is fun for golfers and non-golfers who don't mind adding a few strokes onto their game to explore the course and unlock a few surprises.
90	Gamezebo
Worms Crazy Golf is, literally, a blast. It's a great spin (pun intended) on both artillery and golf titles, blending both genres together to create something that's new and different.
90	IGN
Worms Crazy Golf is a super blend of puzzler and strategy game wrapped up in easy-to-understand golf-themed packaging. Whether you're a Worms fan or not will have no bearing on how much you enjoy this quirky, innovative offering.
80	AppSmile
Eschewing weapons for clubs, Worms Crazy Golf features a quirky golfing experience using many of the familiar Worms elements.
80	AppSpy
For a title that many would have never thought possible, Worms Crazy Golf is not only a fun golf game, but adding the charm of Worms to it, along with all the obstacles, bonuses, and utilities, makes for a really fun gameplay experience.
80	Pocket Gamer UK
A remarkably generous offering from Team17. Fun, playable, and stuffed to bursting point with content.
70	TouchArcade
The course design changes enough that you'll likely never get bored and the puzzling aspects make for an entertaining experience -- it's just too bad the golf part of it seems to be getting in the way of what has always made Worms interesting -- screwing around and aimlessly taking the chaotic approach.

Scribblenauts Remix  iPhone iPod Touch iPad

The hit, ultra-creative DS puzzle series comes to iOS for the first time with a greatest-hits package that combines levels from some previous titles with new levels exclusive to iOS devices.

From the Publisher: Think It! Create It! Solve It! The award-winning, best-selling videogame is now available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad! Help Maxwell acquire the Starite by creating any object, bringing it to life and using it to solve each challenge. Let your imagination run wild in this groundbreaking puzzle game. Summon to life a 'colossal, winged car' or a 'shy, frost-breathing, robotic hippopotamus'! If you can think it, you can create it. It's the perfect game for the casual player looking for fun and extensive replay with unlimited solutions and different outcomes. Or, the Scribblenauts fan wanting the complete Maxwell experience. Whether you're 8 or 80, the only limit is your imagination! CLASSIC GAMEPLAY Play 40 of the most popular levels from Scribblenauts and Super Scribblenauts that will appeal to players of all skill levels. BRAND NEW LEVELS Includes 10 original, in-depth levels exclusive to iOS devices. PLAY ON MULTIPLE DEVICES Use iCloud to seamlessly switch between the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch without ever having to restart your game. INNOVATIVE USER INTERFACE Use the "shake to undo" function to remove created objects simply by shaking your Apple device. CREATE AND SHARE Use Game Center to check out the leaderboard to see how your score ranks and to compare game achievements with friends. You can also post game statistics to your Facebook and Twitter profiles. UNLIMITED FUN Enter the Playground to create objects to your heart's content, playing and interacting in a true sandbox!

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
100	Gamezebo
In fact, in all regards Scribblenauts feels wonderfully natural on the iPhone. Not only does Remix make appropriate use of the keyboard, but they've made controlling Maxwell feel less clunky, cut out the weaker puzzles, and delivered it all at an iOS gamer friendly price.
100	Modojo
Charming, intuitive and highly entertaining, Scribblenauts Remix is without question one of the best games the App Store has to offer.
100	TouchArcade
A rock-solid pseudo-port that plays extremely well on mobile and displays a measure of technical and mechanical grace none of us expected it to. Oh, and it's Universal and supports iCloud saves across devices -- icing on the cake, folks.
90	148Apps
It's what I've always wanted on iOS. There just needs to be more here! This is a wonderful start.
90	AppSafari
The controls work well, probably because the previous releases were also touch-screen based, so the developer has the experience, and didn't need to completely change the control scheme.
90	IGN
Scribbenauts veterans will lament the lack of new content in Remix, but it's impossible to complain too vigorously when the interface and presentation is so pitch-perfect. This is the definitive Scribblenauts experience. I can't wait for fresh level packs.
85	Vandal Online
A great adaptation that arrives at a somewhat high price, which only has a problem in its localization. At this time, it is only in English.
80	AppSpy
The true value of Scribblenauts Remix lies in the ability to mess around with the spawning system to create unique solutions; once the novelty wears out it's a short trip to the end of the game.
75	Slide to Play
Scribblenauts Remix is a great mobile version of the DS games but won't whet the appetite of returning fans.
70	Pocket Gamer UK
It's one of the most creative and ambitious ideas to hit the world of games, but being able to magic up a fire-breathing giraffe counts for little when the included puzzles are often so cryptic and dull.
70	TouchGen
Scribblenauts may be worth buying simply for the sandbox mode, which works as a great time sink if you're bored on the go or waiting in line somewhere. As far as the game itself goes, don't expect to be challenged much, or pushed to solve puzzles in truly creative ways.
63	Multiplayer.it
Scribblenauts Remix is fresh, original and it's got a huge potential, but it fails to deliver. You can create almost everything and that's funny, but the puzzles are often obscure or dull and there's nothing else to keep you entertained.

Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation  iPhone iPod Touch iPad

Looking for a Modern Warfare-like first-person shooter experience on your iOS device? This is your best bet, especially for multiplayer.

From the Publisher: The best, most realistic smartphone FPS series returns with even higher intensity and an apocalyptic battle for the freedom of the United States, for one or more players. BE THE HERO OF AN EXPLOSIVE SOLO CAMPAIGN • Fight through a 13-mission campaign from Los Angeles to Pakistan. • Witness multiple memorable moments thanks to AAA scenario-scripting. • Experience different types of gameplay: escort, destroy, helicopter, 4x4 chase… LIVE THE MOST IMMERSIVE REAL WAR EXPERIENCE • The deepest and most intuitive FPS gameplay on smartphones improved once again, now with a sprint and slide feature. • Gaze-upon next-gen GFX that allow for an unprecedented rendering of environments. • Improved SFX and voice acting will immerse you in an apocalyptic scenario. ENJOY WHAT IS SIMPLY THE BEST MULTIPLAYER ON SMARTPHONES • Enter battles for up to 12 players in 6 exclusive maps and 7 different modes. • Use your customized weapons to move up an addictive leaderboard with more than just ranks.

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
100	AppSpy
While Modern Combat 3 doesn't feel anywhere near as revolutionary as the previous title, it still manages to up the ante with an exciting campaign and online multiplayer that's compelling enough to keep coming back for more.
100	Slide to Play
Buy Modern Combat 3 for the multiplayer mode, not the by-the-numbers campaign.
90	148Apps
Modern Combat 3 looks great, no question, but it's the smaller details like animations and the occasional slow-motion kill shot that really draw the eye.
90	Gamereactor Denmark
Gameloft takes their Modern Warfare-clone and improves on everything. A good singleplayer campaign complements the awesome multiplayer mode. Lots of perks, killstreaks and great variety in the maps (which this time around are much larger end better designed). This is truly Gameloft's finest game yet, and the best shooter on iOS!
90	Multiplayer.it
With better graphics, a more compelling campaign and a tremendous multiplayer, Modern Combat 3 is definitely the best FPS on App Store.
90	TouchArcade
If you want to play first person shooters on your iOS device, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation is a must-buy game, so start making room for it.
90	TouchGen
Thanks to Modern Combat 3's fantastic multiplayer, not only will I be able to reclaim my right as a gamer to blow people up at 3 in the morning, but because we're now in an era where this is all possible on my phone, any location in the world is open to me and my underpants.
85	IGN
A huge, intense, and polished shooter. Modern Combat 3 is the best FPS on mobile devices, especially if you're a multiplayer-minded gamer.
80	Modojo
Suffers from the same problems that plague many 3D mobile games, but its drool worthy graphics, enjoyable firefights and wealth of multiplayer options make it an obvious favorite, as well as a welcome addition to any virtual warrior's digital library. Oorah.
70	Pocket Gamer UK
Modern Combat 3 is the best attempt at recreating Call of Duty on mobiles so far, but it still has a long way to go when it comes to the finer points of the FPS genre.
60	Gamezebo
An unfortunately mixed bag. It looks and sounds great, but the writing seems haphazard, the gameplay feels clunky at best (and buggy at worst) and its online reliability is sporadic.

Bike Baron  iPhone iPod Touch iPad

Guide your daredevil biker through 40 different courses of increasing difficulty, or build your own tracks to share with friends.

From the Publisher: What happens when you put the developers of Minigore, Death Rally and Aqua Globs together with the composer of Angry Birds and Trine? PURE MAGIC. Bike Baron is a ride you will never forget! - MASTER over 40 different tracks, beat more than 100 unbelievable challenges and learn the secrets of the Joker card - CREATE custom levels* and share them with everyone! - TRIUMPH over your friends, then speed your way to the top of the global leaderboard! - PLAY this universal build with fantastic real-time shadows on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 * Bike Baron comes with a full-featured level editor that we used to create all the levels in the game.

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
100	AppSmile
An exceptionally polished action-arcade title, Bike Baron mixes precision controls with fun physics for a highly-engaging experience.
100	AppSpy
Although some may get hung up on comparisons to relatively recent titles, stunt driving has been a staple on the App Store and Bike Baron is one of the best, sporting rock solid controls; difficulty scaling from easy to ludicrous; and community shareable levels for near endless content.
90	148Apps
An exciting and addictive bike game. Clever gameplay, fluid graphics and challenging levels make Bike Baron an instant classic.
90	Gamezebo
In a sense, Bike Baron lacks originality. But when it comes to the outstanding level design, high visual polish, and uniqueness in being the only great game of its kind on the App Store, it's hard to criticize the developers for being influenced by some great games and wanting to perfect that formula for a different platform.
80	IGN
Bike Baron is frustratingly difficult, but in the best possible way - it never crosses that fine line between "hard" and "unfair." It's the best Trials HD clone to hit iOS.
80	Modojo
Bike Baron may not be the most original of games, but who cares? This super tough app packs just the right amount of value into a small 37.4 MB package, and with possible updates on the way, you should definitely hop on this ride.
80	Pocket Gamer UK
It owes much to Trials HD, but Bike Baron is one of the most addictive iOS games around.
80	TouchArcade
Difficulty aside, the only serious issue I've had with Bike Baron is the lack of a quick level reset.
75	Slide to Play
Bike Baron is a fun and silly game that will put you through the grinder before it's done with you.

FlipShip  iPhone iPod Touch iPad
Also available in a Lite (free trial) version

A shooter with no shooting but plenty of strategy, FlipShip uses tilt controls that should be familiar to fans of games like Tilt to Live.

From the Publisher: ByteSize Games is proud to present FlipShip, the addictive space-based action game where one tap is all you need to turn the tables and score big. In FlipShip, your goal is deceptively simple: tilt your device to move towards enemies of the same color, then let your ship's automatic firing function take care of the rest. But watch out! Destroying enemies will raise your combo, but it won't score you points. For that you'll need to tap the screen, "flipping" your ship into its opposite color and flipping your enemies from predators to prey. Of course, "flipping" also reduces your combo back to zero, so you'll want to see just how long you can hang on without tapping that screen. Should you "flip" or should you flee? Score now or hold out for the promise of even bigger rewards? In FlipShip, the choice is yours. FEATURES: * Intuitive tilt-based gameplay keeps you in control, no matter how intense the action gets. * Unique risk/reward scoring system increases the tension while your combos (and the enemy's numbers) rise. * Six dynamically adjusting difficulty levels tailor FlipShip's challenge to you! * Three different ships (each with their own playstyle) offer three different ways to "flip" your way to big scores! * Procedurally generated backgrounds give FlipShip a different look every time! * Full Game Center support with 50 different achievements to earn online or off! * In-app leaderboards let you compare FlipShip scores with friends (and enemies) across the world! * High definition visuals designed for the Retina Display! * Optimized for iPhone 3GS / iPod Touch 3G and newer devices.

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
90	AppSmile
Replay value is great, with a strong "one more try" vibe.
90	Gamezebo
FlipShip manages to take elements of a few terrific games and combine them into something fresh and new, proving once again that the whole can sometimes be greater than the sum of its parts. We would've liked to see a few more modes thrown into the mix, but overall, FlipShip is a terrific little high score chaser that nigh impossible to put down. Consider this one a must buy.
80	148Apps
Fans of arena survival games like Tilt to Live, Hard Lines, and Silverfish ought to check this one out.
80	TouchArcade
Playing this game may even tell you something about your own character. How confident and greedy are you—will you gamble for the high score, or flip?

Whale Trail  iPhone iPod Touch iPad

This cute, well designed, and accessible casual action game features a soundtrack by Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys.

From the Publisher: Help Willow the Whale fly high through a magical rainbow world, dodge the angry Thunder Bros and escape the clutches of the evil Baron Von Barry. Loop the loop, collect Blubbles, smash enemies, discover new lands and make friends along the way. Highlights • Simple & intuitive one finger flight gameplay • Amazing Whale Trail soundtrack by Gruff Rhys of the 'Super Furry Animals' • Beautiful & colourful Retina graphics • Kill Thunder Bros at will in Frenzy mode • Hit speed boosts to reach secret heights • Challenge your friends on Game Center leaderboards • 43 Game Center achievements to challenge your flying skills to the MAX

What the Critics Said

Score	Publication
100	Modojo
One of the finest games we've had the privilege of experiencing. It joins Tiny Wings, Angry Birds and Cut the Rope as a handful of quality titles you must absolutely have on either your iPhone or iPad.
90	148Apps
Just an absolute joy. With mechanics that are nearly perfect, and a style that is difficult to out-do, this is a game that must be checked out by anyone who likes endless runner games, or anyone who just likes to feel happy while they play. This game is just fun.
90	AppGamer
While the perfectly balanced scoring system encourages replays, it's really the presentation, effort and generally cute 60's vibe that makes Whale Trail stand out, alongside that instantly memorable soundtrack from Gruff Rhys. Whale Trail is a refreshing blast of multicoloured fun that will brighten up even the darkest day.
90	AppSafari
Whale Trail's gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it the perfect kind of game for an iPhone.
90	AppSmile
Replay value is great, as the endless nature gives you plenty of opportunity to best your score and compete against others.
90	TouchArcade
Whale Trail contains all the components of a hit iOS game—colorful visuals, catchy music, a cute main character, and gameplay that's easy for anybody to pick up but hard to master. But somehow, it manages to not feel forced or contrived.
80	AppSpy
'Been there, done that' isn't quite fair to say of a game like Whale Trail. Although it may seem like yet another endless title, its stellar level of presentation; clever level layout variation; and simple control scheme make it worth checking out, even if it doesn't last forever.
80	Gamezebo
Simple to play, utterly charming, and completely addictive, Whale Trail has all the makings of a great mobile game.
80	Pocket Gamer UK
A charming confection that's impossible not to like, with stellar production values and solid gameplay.
75	Slide to Play
Whale Trail is like a pleasant psychedelic daydream that's over before you know it.
70	Edge Magazine
It's a breezily entertaining flight through seven coloured environments, though it never quite generates the same feeling of mastery as its inspiration: reaching the Violet Zone for the second time isn't as significant an achievement as diving down to the undulating surface of Island 9.

What not to buy

The past month's lowest-scoring games include Warm Gun 48, High Flyer Death Defyer HD 57, Boss Battles 58, and Brick People 58.

What are you playing?

Have you tried any of the games above? If so, what did you think of them? Are there any other new iPhone or iPad games that deserve a download? Let us know in the comments section below.