Top iOS Platform Games of All Time
Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top iOS Platform games of All Time, a list of the best videogames, created from editorial reviews on the site. It's the perfect tool to find that great game you haven't played yet, or even to find a gem for a friend or loved one as a gift.
Please take into account this list is in descending order! VideoGamer.com is always open to hearing about your opinion. Would your list be different? If so let us know by contacting us or tweeting us @VideoGamerCom.
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Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame
If you decide to play it, don't blame us. I wanted to stop playing Prince of Persia: The Shadow and The Flame after 5... more
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II
Sonic 4: Episode II is worse than its predecessor in almost every respect. It seems a long way off now, but there was a time when news of a new Sonic... more
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1-bit Ninja
It is odd how a game can emulate a classic so unashamedly and completely, and yet fail to achieve anywhere near the same level of quality as its inspiration. Many games are influenced by Super Mario World, but 1-bit Ninja has its eyes... more
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Contre Jour
Contre Jour manages to successfully ape some of the App Store's most popular mechanics, but it doesn't really know what it wants to do with them. Contre Jour is like an greatest hits collection of popular iOS games, all... more
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Paper Monsters
A charming little game lacking the creativity its presentation suggests is going to be present. Fun while it lasts, but a little too safe to be considered one of the genre's best on iOS. It doesn't take much for a new iOS game to gain a nice bit of hype. Paper... more
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774 Deaths
If you like a challenge then 774 Deaths is an interesting curio you can really sink your teeth into, but give it a miss if you get frustrated easily. These days, it feels like games are easier than ever. Adventures ship with... more
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1
Sonic 4 does a fantastic job of recreating the retro Sonic experience that defined many a childhood, but ironically this could be considered its biggest shortcoming. The title screen sets the precedent. Sonic poses behind a familiar looking... more
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Mos Speedrun
Probably the closest thing the App Store has to Super Meat Boy, which is high praise indeed. Mos Speedrun taps into a very pure vein of gaming: completing 2D levels as... more
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Rasta Monkey
Rasta Monkey might not take long to finish, but it will grab you in an instant and captivate you throughout. There's something compelling about bright colours, bouncy reggae inspired... more
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KAMI RETRO
With more than 60 stages to complete, Kami Retro will take some time to beat. This is a quirky little title which stands out in a market swamped with clones. Think of Lemmings crossed with indie WiiWare game LostWinds and you've got... more
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Tiny Wings
Tiny Wings' high position in the App Store charts is quite simply because it's one of the best games released this year. While Nintendo President Satoru Iwata attempted to devalue the mobile gaming... more
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Ms. Splosion Man
By iterating on its most endearing property, Twisted Pixel has created a sequel that injects a fresh lease of life into both the platform genre and Xbox LIVE Arcade itself. Whatever happened to silly games? I'm talking about actual silliness as... more
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Rayman Origins
A passionate tribute to the days when platform games ruled the Earth, but beyond that, it's also one of the best examples of the genre we've had in recent memory. This review was originally published for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3... more
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Tobe & Friends: Hookshot Escape
It's an endless runner with all the addiction of a Doodle Jump, but it has a sharp, decidedly retro twist that makes it more than just a fluffy, throwaway time-waster. The hookshot - the mythical do-all superweapon from Zelda - is not the only... more
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Rayman Jungle Run
Jungle Run works so well because it remembers that the core joy of platform games comes from the kinetic thrill of movement. Rayman Jungle Run isn't a game that dawdles, so neither will I: it's... more
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Rayman Fiesta Run
The UbiArt engine continues to shine and Fiesta Run is an excellent addition to it, but a third mobile game will need to do something new. Thanks to a reinvention and the UbiArt engine, Rayman has never been more... more
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LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias
Spell-bindingly beautiful, packed full of wonderfully designed characters, and an eerie yet entrancing atmosphere that forces its way under your skin. It's easy to think of LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, the sequel to last... more
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Doodle Jump
For a meagre price there's absolutely no reason why Doodle Jump should be overlooked. The App Store has provided a plethora of premium games, ranging from NBA... more
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Beat Sneak Bandit
Even if you're a bit rubbish at Beat Sneak Bandit, it's impossible not to fall in love with this funky little number. The hardest thing about Simogo's new game is that every movement must be... more