Pocket Gamer - Dungeon Raid tells a good joke, but the punchline doesn’t hit until the second or third time you start a new game.
While the game retains an identical mix of match-three puzzler mechanics and role-playing elements, every time you play it the opening scene varies with each attempt.
John Bedford (Modojo): Touchscreens seem purpose-built for slower-paced and more thoughtful games, so it's been no surprise to see the puzzle game genre flourish on the App Store over the years. There's plenty of games to choose from, so we've picked out our ten personal puzzle favorites that you can download now.
John Bedford (Modojo): In just a couple of days, gamers around the world will be able to get their hands on Apple's new iPad Air hardware. Thinner, faster, and lighter, we're confident this powerful new kit is going to be great news for tablet gaming.
We've already brought you our pick of the best free games you can get for your iPad Air overall, now here's a closer look at one of our favorite areas of gaming - the humble puzzle game.
John Bedford (Modojo): Few genres have flourished on the App Store like the good old puzzle game genre, and it's easy to see why. With a focus on thought over furious finger-work, they're tailor-made for touchscreen gaming. It's not been easy trimming our shortlist down to these final ten games, but here are the puzzlers we think you need to own.
