Real Racing (2.99 GBP)

When I first started playing games on my I really didn't expect to one day be playing a game like Real Racing. It's a truly fantastic example of the potential that the iPhone has. It offers an impressive graphics engine and fantastic driving physics. To be able to drift so accurately in an iPhone game is a particularly impressive accomplishment as well as the fact that the career mode offers an astounding 76 events. Real Racing truly is a well-rounded racing title. It puts games on 'proper' gaming systems to shame thanks to its wealth of options and intuitive controls, making it an essential purchase for the petrol head in you.

Rolando 2 (2.99 GBP)

It's a game that has won countless and for good reason, Rolando 2 is a vibrant and adorable platformer. It's another game, much like Real Racing, where it's impressive just how much can be fitted in to one game especially for such a low price. There are 46 different levels spread across six different chapters offering plenty of longevity. Gameplay is relatively simple while offering plenty of puzzles to tax the old grey matter. The objective in each level is to use the accelerometer and touch based controls to guide the small Rolando creatures to the exit of each level while avoiding numerous traps and pitfalls, a bit like the classic Lemmings. There are multiple paths to take making the game particularly interesting to traverse, as well as various items which can aid the Rolandos in their plight. Rolando 2 truly is a charming little adventure and great for those looking for a little more depth to their games.

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (4.99 GBP)

The most expensive title in our selection, The Secret of Monkey Island is here for good reason: it's a phenomenal example of the point and click adventure genre. The Secret of Monkey Island was originally released nearly 20 years ago for the and ST and instantly stole our hearts. Much of this is down to the storyline; its script is funnier than many 'real world' comedies. You play Guybrush Threepwood, a young lad desperate to become a pirate. While embarking on his quest, he must defeat a sword master through insult sword fighting as well as the more conventional method: finding buried treasure. Along the way Guybrush meets the likes of Stan the used boat salesman and the 'Three Men of Low Moral Fibre', as you can guess any game with characters like this has a great sense of humour. With a graphical reboot being introduced to the iPhone adaptation, The Secret of Monkey Island is a brilliant way of spending a few hours and it's great to see such a great classic game be given a new lease of life.

Space Invaders Infinity Gene (2.99 GBP)

Talking of new leases of life, Taito has done a fantastic job of reviving Space Invaders for the iPhone, making Infinity Gene an essential purchase for shoot 'em up fans. Infinity Gene is a true evolution of the classic shoot 'em up, in every sense of the word. The game starts out looking like conventional Space Invaders but as each level progresses, more new features are unlocked. The combat is no longer restricted to one screen and the weapon types are wide and varied with the likes of the search laser (a homing missile basically) and the self explanatory wave attack swiftly becoming available. Infinity Gene may not be the prettiest of games, but its longevity is unbeaten in the genre with tons of unlockables available. A very worthy successor to the Space Invaders crown.

Wolfenstein (1.19 GBP)

It's another classic game resurrected for the iPhone, and while 3D might look rather dated, its gameplay is as relevant as ever. Wolfenstein 3D was once the King of genre and it still shows now. Offering 60 levels spread across 6 different chapters, there's plenty to keep you busy here as you help the hero, BJ Blazkowicz, escape Castle Wolfenstein while killing anything that moves. You'll even come across Hitler in a robotic suit eventually. It's furious, mindless but Wolfenstein 3D has never really aged thanks to the good old fashioned action it offers.

Zenonia (1.79 GBP)

Finally we come to a bit of a surprise hit: Zenonia. It's the type of game that fans of the 16bit era, and in particular the series, will adore. Sure it might feature a rather generic plotline but its the gameplay that really counts. Zenonia offers an impressive 40 hours worth of game time with plenty of side quests to complete as well as the main quest. As well as that there's even a basic class system allowing players to choose from three different class types, extending longevity even further. Oh and did I mention the choice of good or evil storylines to pursue? Or the customisation options? Zenonia is the best on the iPhone and RPG fans would be mad to not download it right this second.

By Jennifer Allen