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Pros: Keeps your brain in shape. Great way to pass the time. Uses minimal resources. Easy to use interface.

Cons: Can be addictive. Built in dictionary needs a little improvement. Interface appears somewhat dated. Limited OS compatability.

Pros: Graphics are clean and clear. Gameplay is as addictive as ever. Moving pipes add a challenge. Free to download and play.

Cons: Can get repetitive. Some deaths are cheap. Lacks customisation options. Audio is average at best.

Pros: Relaxing gaming experience. Intuitive and adjustable interface. Large, clearly visible cards. Extremely responsive support team.

Cons: No themes. Hints may spoil the fun. Not for fast-paced gaming lovers. Not for the Mac.

Pros: Storyline makes inventive use of fairy tales. Graphics are polished. Features a variety of locations. A good range of minigames.

Cons: 12+ rating bars younger fairy tale fans. Gameplay essentially the same as many other hidden object titles. Certain puzzles can be repetitive. Lacks replay value.

Pros: Simple gameplay mechanic. Nice art-style. Original music and sound effects. Fifteen different levels.

Cons: Gameplay can feel too slow at times. Feels like a re-skinned Angry Birds. Requires upgrade to paid version to get more levels. Controls designed for touchscreens.

Pros: Visuals are atmospheric and brilliantly capture the essence of the Orient. Refreshing change of pace from other major titles. More than 50 locations to visit. Extra hidden content to be found by eagle-eyed players.

Cons: Large download size for a game that's not visually intensive. Some unfortunate plot holes, coupled with an inconclusive end to the story. Total amount of puzzles and side quests are slightly lacking. Gameplay limitations won't satisfy those familiar with superior games in the genre.

Pros: Has 80 towns and dungeons to navigate. Offers over 50 spells. Has three distinct storylines to follow.

Cons: Slow-paced combat.

Pros: Good quality of life. Can save games. Good for basic practice. Good-looking table.

Cons: Very predictable AI. Few game options. No difficulty options. No significant multiplayer.

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: Both solo and multiplayer. Multiple types of AI opponent. Accurately recreates the feel of Risk. Straightforward interface.

Cons: AI is not sophisticated. Card mechanics hard to get to grips with. Graphics are basic. Lacks the features of certain other Risk-type games.

Pros: Rich storyline. Comprehensive character customisation. Long-lasting gameplay. Complex world to explore.

Cons: Redundant if you already own the various expansions. Unsuited to casual play. Graphics are uneven. Character voices are inconsistent.

Pros: Upgrade buildings as you progress. Does not punish short-episodic play. Win up to 30 in-game trophies. Each episode has its own story.

Cons: Demands you promote them on Facebook to progress through levels. Massive amounts of waiting and grinding. The cartoon-graphic styling looks dated and slightly pixelated. Some final-enemy battles are very similar.

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: 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: Interesting, fairytale-based storyline. Accessible to new and returning players. Makes effective use of puzzles and collectibles. Artwork is aesthetically pleasing.

Cons: Story runs out of steam in the second half. No back-tracking means collectibles are miss-able. Alchemy mechanic is disappointing. Bears no relation to events of the first game.

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: 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.