Best mobile games

  • 9.2

    Crayon Physics Deluxe

    21 Jan 2009 4:13 PM

    One of the best iPhone games we've played, Crayon Physics Deluxe definitely deserves a place in your iPhone arsenal.

  • 9.0 8

    The Sims 3

    03 Jun 2009 2:12 PM

    The latest Sims game is also the greatest, striking a terrific balance between the fresh and the familiar.

  • 8.5

    Monopoly Here and Now: World Edition

    29 Jan 2009 11:56 AM

    If you love Monopoly then you're sure to love this colourful and faithful recreation. Even if you're one of those filthy Scrabble people, you'll probably have a good time with this game.

  • 8.0

    Guitar Rock Tour

    17 Dec 2008 5:41 PM

    For the money you get a good set of songs and a pretty engrossing rhythm gaming experience. Though you may also get a case of RSI thrown into the bargain.

  • Fieldrunners

    23 Jan 2009 2:41 PM

    If you don't mind paying for it, Fieldrunners is a fast and fun game that requires solid strategy to master.

  • Brothers In Arms: Hour of Heroes

    19 Jan 2009 5:27 PM

    For as impressive as we think a 3D first-person shooter on the iPhone is, there's no avoiding the fact that poor controls ruin an otherwise well presented game.

  • 6.0

    FIFA 09 (N-Gage)

    23 Dec 2008 11:16 AM

    Despite its good looks and wealth of game modes, FIFA 09 for the N-Gage plays too slowly to be a truly exciting football experience.

  • 5.4

    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

    20 Jan 2009 3:05 PM

    If you love Star Wars, or want a decent iPhone game, don't buy The Force Unleashed.

    Specs: DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii

  • 5.0

    Terminator Salvation

    26 May 2009 4:50 PM

    This bare-bones movie tie-in is like a machine with synthetic rubber skin: it's not fooling anyone and you should stay away from it.

    Specs: PC, Xbox 360

  • 3.5

    Metal Gear Solid Touch

    17 Apr 2009 11:49 AM

    Finicky controls and no real game to speak of make this Metal Gear game less than solid.

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