Hot Dog Down a Hallway: Distance-shooter with tilt-controls, awards system and slightly naff ‘fnar’ humour. 3/5 Free http://is.gd/5mGjP
Bluebird: Endurance game, piloting a bluebird in the clouds. Lacks thrills and variety. 2/5 $0.99 http://is.gd/5i6jK
Asteroids vs Planet: Twitchy tilt-based dodge game. Pretty graphics, but unexciting gameplay. 2/5 Free http://is.gd/5i5Eb
Real Racing GTI: VW-sponsored racing game, with 6 cars & 3 tracks. Great control options & decent graphics. 4/5 Free http://is.gd/5i5q0
TouchChords: Interactive guitar chord reference. Nice idea, but unstable & desperately needs a rotation lock. 3/5 Free http://is.gd/5i4OH
Elf Command: Frantic festive time-management game. Lacks depth, but good for a quick blast. 3/5 Free http://is.gd/5i4ce
Payload: OK graphics, but tedious and dull gameplay in this tilt-based ‘catch’ game. 1/5 $0.99 http://is.gd/5haHT
Planning bite-sized #iPhone ‘awards’ for the end of the year. What were your favourite apps and games of 2009? (Please RT.)
smackBOTS: Tedious, awkward and limited one-on-one fighter. 1/5 Free http://is.gd/5f5qp
And Another Thing: Disappointingly clunky eBook/audio book hybrid. Get the paperback instead. 2/5 $14.99 http://is.gd/5chGV (US Store only)