The myth of the werewolf is centuries old: an idea that taps into our most primal fears. Perhaps that's why no matter how many times the theme is utilized, we continue to be drawn to it. Shiver: Moonlit Grove, the new hidden object adventure by Artogon Games does its best to take advantage of this transformational, often tragic, theme—however its efforts are undermined by poorly-done cinematics and weak storytelling. 

Diablo has influenced a large number of dungeon-crawling loot-fests that, while sometimes marginally entertaining, have never really been able to match the sheer scope of the PC classic. But as the iOS gaming experience grows more refined, so too do the options for mobile hack ’n’ slash experiences. Some of these titles (Dungeon Hunter or Castle Master 3D)aren’t half bad, either. No, they’re not as huge as their PC or console cousins, but this is only to be expected of the medium, and there is still plenty of fun to be had. The recently released RPG Dark Avenger follows in these footsteps, and is packed with quite a bit more content than you might expect from a F2P title.

CandyMeleon is the type of game which feels like it would have been right at home in arcades in the early 80s, but with graphics and sound a bit more befitting a contemporary title. The premise of the game is that you are in control of a cartoon chameleon with a craving for candy, and one who has a bit of swagger in his walk at that. Fortunately, as he walks through the woods, candy is in abundance, and your goal is to catch as much of it as possible: either by tilting your device left or right to move, or by tapping the screen to flick his long, sticky tongue skyward.

Today’s video games tell their stories with photorealistic graphics, fully orchestrated soundtracks, and crews of professional voice actors. Is there still a place for the genre that started it all—the humble text adventure? Absolutely. There will always be that niche of game fans that enjoy imagining their own visuals and voice-overs. My Geek Farm is a text-based game that strives to attract that niche, but it works better as a ten-minute joke than as a full experience.

English author Jane Austen died in the 19^th century, but she’s maintained a pretty interesting career despite her passing. Apparently she co-authored Seth Grahame-Smith’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in 2009, and she’s still had time to show up in hidden object games (HOGs) like Jane Austen Unbound for Facebook.

Sometimes I feel like I'm wasting my time writing a review when I should really just be pointing at a game and demanding that people play it. This is one of those times. Steve Jackson's Sorcery! is an absolutely marvelous fantasy storybook adventure. Lushly illustrated and expertly told, it should not be missed by anyone even remotely interested in the genre.

If science fiction has taught us anything, it’s that humans are frail little monkeys that probably don’t belong in space.  Yet despite our primitive minds and color-coded tunics, we often set a course for exploration and adventure among the stars.  But as the crew in Star Command learns all too well, those stars might not be as welcoming as we’d hope.

There was a specific, memorable moment when I realized just how brilliant Monaco is. Myself and three friends had just successfully stolen a bundle of unmarked bills from the Casino de Monte Carlo, and were making our way to the exit when a guard popped out of a nearby corridor, forcing me to dart through the closest doorway.

Enigma and shadows: the two are like bread and butter for hidden object gamers these days, and the latest harrowing tale from Big Fish comes with a healthy dosage of each. The adventure begins after your character has an eerie premonition about her boss at the agency, John, and things will only get darker and more mysterious from there. Enigma Agency: The Case of Shadows is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, and all in the middle of some fun exploration and hidden object gameplay.

As much as I’ve enjoyed the Iron Man films, I just haven’t liked the games. Whether they’re for consoles or mobile devices it seems like Mr. Stark is stuck with a reputation for sub-standard quality when it comes to interactive media. Iron Man 3 is no different. Gameloft has managed to pull Stark out of the mud, clean him up a bit, and shove him right back down into the muck.

I’m going to go out on a limb and say you’ve probably played a game about shooting zombies. In fact, you’ve probably played several of them. They’ve practically evolved into their own genre, thanks in no small part to the mainstream success of titles like Left 4 Dead and Dead Rising.

Imagine you live in ancient Greece. The gods of Olympus have forsaken you along with the rest of humanity. War, darkness, and beasts stalk the land. You cry for mercy, but above the clouds, there is only silence. The gods are angry, and they must be appeased. You realize your destiny. You steel yourself with tales of Hercules’ heroism before arming your body with holy weapons. Then you strike out into the deadly wilderness—and play some match-3 puzzles.

Even though technology is evolving at a pace that might impress a super-virus, humanity’s fondness for settling down with a good story hasn’t dissipated. What has changed is the way we consume those stories: While many of us are content to feel rough pages turn under our fingers, the popularity of eBooks and digital readers has blossomed over the past five years.

Sometimes a series of smaller niggles - niggles that on their own wouldn't be too great of a threat - can build up to the extent that they completely overshadow any of the good that a video game has to offer. A lot of the time it's silly little things that are easily solvable, but were simply overlooked.

Leaving a room is often a difficult task. I frequently find myself having to look for clues as to how I'm supposed to leave the house. Fortunately, when I get bored, I can just open the door and walk on out. In the world of videogames, you're not usually given such luxuries. Killer Escape is an example of how to leave a room with a sadistic murderer on the loose. And it won't take you too long, either.

As the follow-up to the wildly popular Mr. Runner Plus and original Mr. Runner, Mr. Runner 2: The Masks has a lot to live up to. It's an infinite runner, but things are a bit different this time around -- rather than working toward increasing speed and a stressful play environment, things slow down. You can change the speed of your sprint throughout the level, and this makes for some interesting gameplay tweaks players will undoubtedly enjoy. It's telling that the Zing Games logo has a gamer sitting on the toilet -- that's likely where you'll end up having the most fun with it.

My frustration will sometimes get the best of me. In those instances, I usually stop what I’m doing, take a break, and come back to it later. Escape From Hell brings about those same feelings of frustration, but I’ve been unable to turn away. It’s a difficult game, but it provides a classic arcade feel that makes every failure and every moment of frustration feel completely satisfying.

Batman made his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Ten years later, Lego began selling interlocking bricks. The two franchises are among the most successful in history, but more impressive is how they’ve managed to stay relevant through decades of changing taste. Many mobile titles attempt to emulate their genre counterparts on the consoles, but Lego Batman: DC Super Heroes is a full console game. Can the world’s greatest detective put the pieces together?

As the number "2" in the title indicates, Robot Unicorn Attack 2 is the sequel to the amazingly popular (or is it so amazing, given My Little Pony) Adult Swim game Robot Unicorn Attack. And as a sequel, this one manages to keep what worked in the original game while adding just the right enhancements to differentiate without alienating fans.

Another day, another seemingly unsolvable mystery involving a lunatic in a mask! Dark Tales: Edgar Allen Poe's The Masque of the Red Death is inspired by Poe's original story and takes you to the town of Lumineux where city officials are disappearing. A strange gentleman in a creepy red mask is up to something, so you're called in to investigate. Grab your monocle and cane, it's time to play detective!