Ms. Splosion Man:
Originally only available on the Xbox Live Arcade, this sequel to the 2009 hit Splosion Man has players navigate a two-dimensional landscape in the vein of popular titles like Super Mario World. Ms. Splosion Man, as a creature made up exclusively of explosive material, has the ability to “splode” into the air, functioning both as a jump and as an attack on nearby enemies. Ms. Splosion Man is available on the App Store for $2.99.
Myst:
When it was released back in 1993 for the Mac OS, the first-person puzzle game Myst became so popular that it helped force industry acceptance of the CD-ROM format. The unnamed character of Myst explores a mysterious island once transported there by a bizarre book in an attempt at uncovering the secrets of the area. Myst has been ported to numerous platforms, including iPhones and iPads. The game is available on the App Store in its original format for $4.99, as well as in the revamped, graphically enhanced realMyst format for $6.99
Pokémon TCG Online functions as one would expect it to. It plays as an electronic version of the tabletop trading card game that millions have been playing since the game’s start in Japan back in 1996. Players use their pet Pokémon to battle, utilizing a combination of different categories of cards to power, heal and otherwise affect the outcome of the game. The app is available for free on the App Store.
