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Pros: Interesting spell power-ups. Entertaining bonus games. 100 levels to try. Satisfyingly challenging puzzles.

Cons: Unclear instructions. Dated graphics. Intrusive, repetitive soundtrack. Extra game modes add little.

Pros: "Will" mechanic is interesting. Characters have good variety. Aesthetic will appeal to Korean/Japanese animation fans. Gameplay easy to learn.

Cons: Storyline is uninspired. Graphics are fairly rudimentary. Gameplay can become dull over long periods. Comedic cut-scenes may be off-putting to some.

Pros: A 3D version of Oddworld. Compelling characters storyline. Fun, puzzle-based gameplay. Multiple different endings.

Cons: Puzzles can become repetitive. Smaller than its predecessors. Dark themes have been toned down. Jumping controls are erratic.

Pros: Vary the speed of levels at will. Few competitor apps for bass parts. Good graphics. Goes well with the treble clef version.

Cons: Requires over 42 MB of space. Repetitive audio samples. Not many user options. Some repetition in the sub-levels.

Pros: Immersive and gripping storyline. Includes every add-on and expansion. A strong combination of gameplay genres. Meticulous graphics.

Cons: Too violent for younger players. The voice acting can be flat. Boss battles are awkwardly inserted. Redundant if you already own the extensions.

Pros: Gameplay easy to learn. Appropriate for all ages. Good for casual play. Addictive.

Cons: Very basic graphics. Gameplay somewhat repetitive. Very similar to other endless jumper titles. Can easily get frustrating.

Pros: Multiple gameplay options. Different table styles. Stylish-looking decks. Simple and easy interface.

Cons: Some modes have issues. Not always winnable. Some wasted screen space. Slower on some devices.

Pros: Has a unique sense of humour. Cartoonish graphics are appealing. Many memorable characters. Unusual approach to familiar genre.

Cons: Monsters lack variety. Quests can become repetitive. Combat system is clunky. Treasure hunting lacks challenge as items too easy to find.

Pros: Lets you work together with other players against an array of enemies. Build your own farm by growing plants and breeding animals. Play mini games such as hide & seek and death match. Large areas for exploration and good customisation tools.

Cons: Too similar to Minecraft - most players would prefer just to play that. Screen can easily become cluttered and visually unpleasant. Saving what you build requires 'renting' a patch of land. Clunky save system; you frequently have to exit the world and re-load it.

Pros: Interesting plot and characters. Beautifully illustrated scenes. Short play time. Strong voice acting.

Cons: Confusing if you haven't played the first game. Little real innovation. Low overall difficulty. Short playing time.

Pros: Superb design. Many languages supported. Apple's Family Sharing is supported. Award winning.

Cons: Surprisingly hard to play. Night mode is not easy to view. Requires lots of patience. No reveals or cheats allowed.

Pros: Retains classic Minesweeper gameplay. Customizable boards and color schemes. Save and load functions are included. Records player scores and statistics.

Cons: Algorithm can make guesswork necessary. Little in the way of real innovation. Occasional issues when flagging mines. Free version only has beginner difficulty.

Pros: Frantic and fast action. Very addictive gameplay. Simple and easy to control. Great AI.

Cons: No multiplayer. Lacklustre customisation. Patchy audio. Lacks variety in gameplay modes.

Pros: Improve your vocabulary while having fun. Dictionary provides definitions alongside gameplay. The game can find you mystery opponents online, or play against bots. Lets you track progress through stats and a leader-board.

Cons: Low on originality; many other word games available. No option to live chat with opponents. Requires in-app purchases to get the most out of the game. Needs Internet connection to interact with players.

Pros: Easy to play. Surprisingly fun. Nice graphics. Has a calming effect.

Cons: Hints make the game too easy. Capturing opponent pieces can be confusing. Doesn’t last long enough. Needs a 64-bit processor.

Pros: Three different game modes. 47 unique environments. Unlockable content. Control your character directly.

Cons: Overly simplistic art-style. No speed controls. Very little time between waves. Can feel repetitive after a while.

Pros: Players can enjoy numerous upgrades. Impressive graphics for a free first-person shooter. Only 130 megabytes of free hard drive space is required. There are six unique arenas to choose from.

Cons: Generic graphics cards will encounter issues with playback. Scenes can lag or freeze on occasion. Users complain that moderators have too much control during gameplay. Many weapons will require in-app purchases.

Pros: Rife with mysteries. Excellent battle mechanics. Great artwork. Smooth and challenging gameplay.

Cons: Story isn’t as innovative as the gameplay. Camera angles may make you lose sight at times. Combat moves are limited. Gets a bit tiresome at the end.

Pros: Makes interesting use of historical backdrop. Missions have variety. Atmospheric storyline. Engaging stealth-based gameplay.

Cons: Stealth mechanics can be inconsistent. Enemy AI is weak. Narrative can become confusing. Violence and drug theme inappropriate for younger players.