Vectrex: Authentic recreation of a classic system. Some decent games, but virtual controls can irk. 3/5 $6.99 itunes.apple.com/us/app/vectrex…
Blackbar: Engaging text puzzler set in a world of oppressive censorship. Short but original. Univ. 4/5 $2.99 itunes.apple.com/us/app/blackba…
Blur: Elegant and usable app for creating beautiful background wallpapers perfect for iOS 7. Univ. 5/5 $0.99 itunes.apple.com/us/app/blur-cr…
Hemming: Sweet, simple but somewhat monotonous endless game where you rotate your device to stay on track. 3/5 $0.99 itunes.apple.com/us/app/hemming…
Freebie alert: Dark Nebula HD Episode 1 itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dark-ne… – One of the original iOS ball-rolling greats, now in iPad/high-res.
Boson X: Super Hexagon + Canabalt + Tempest = maddeningly tough, twitchy, addictive endless runner. Univ. 4/5 $1.99 itunes.apple.com/us/app/boson-x…
Freebie alert: Trace itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id28944… – One of the original App Store platformers now has Retina and upgraded audio.
Freebie alert: MotoHeroz itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id49621… +HD itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id50246… – Overly tricky and grindy but good-looking/fun trials game.
Barg alert: Osmos itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id38299… and Osmos for iPad itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id37932… Superb, immersive multitouch arcade puzzler. $0.99/69p
Freebie alert: Scurvy Scallyways itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id59329… – Slightly grindy but nicely designed match game by Ron Gilbert.