7 Great iPhone Games for Your Enjoyment

It's no secret that the App Store is home to tons of amazing games. From Modern Warfare rip-offs to clever puzzles games, you can find just about every type of game on Apple's virtual store. Seeing as I own just about every great game on the iPhone, I often find myself searching for fun new games to play. To save you the same hassle, I've compiled seven of the iPhone's best games.

1. Soosiz

This cute Mario-inspired platformer is one of the App Store's greatest gems. It's charming, it's fun, and it's got some of the system's most accurate controls. Although touch controls are often criticized for being inaccurate, the truth is that when done right they can be just as good as physical controls. Soosiz is a great example of that, and it helps that the gameplay itself is addictive. And the best part? As of this writing, the game is completely free. Grab it while it's cheap, but don't hesitate to buy it even once the price goes up.

2. Cut the Rope

This game is brand new. It just came out a few days ago, and it's already the #1 paid app, while the lite version is the #1 free app. That should give you an idea of how great this game is. The goal of the game is to guide a piece of candy into an adorable little monster's mouth. The game seems easy at first, but puzzles become much more challenging once elements like bubbles that lift the candy into the air and spikes that destroy your candy come into play. Getting the candy into the monster's mouth is fairly challenging, but collecting stars to unlock new levels is where you'll really have to think. All this for only $0.99. But if you're skeptical, then there's a free lite version to try.

3. Sir Lovalot

Sure, I could've taken the easy way out and recommended Doodle Jump, but Sir Lovalot is a bit more unique. The game plays similarly to Doodle Jump, but with stylish graphics, loot to collect, and a 3D tower to hop around. The game is fairly bare-bones, but it's okay because what's there is addictive and fun. And the $0.99 price tag doesn't hurt either.

4. Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus

If you've played Modern Warfare 2, you've played Modern Combat 2. The campaign consists of down-the-sights aiming, convoy escort missions, slow-motion breaches and light stealth sections. But don't let the fact that this is a blatant rip-off keep you from trying this game. In addition to the fun single-player campaign, Black Pegasus also contains an addictive online multiplayer mode for ten players. It's far more complete than previous Gameloft efforts, with a persistant character, customizable loadout, and special abilities. For $6.99, you're essentially getting Modern Warfare 2 on the go.

5. Banzai Rabbit

Essentially Frogger but with a rabbit, Banzai Rabbit is an extremely attractive, extremely fun arcade game with solid controls and a lengthy story mode to play through. It's occasionally frustrating, and occasionally tedious, but it's nonetheless worth the price – especially while it's free.

6. Monster Mayhem

Unoriginal name aside, Monster Mayhem is good fun for a buck. Gameplay consists of using a variety of weapons – from knifes to pistols to flamethrowers – to eliminate monsters and protect your fence. You'll fight zombies, werewolves, a giant yeti, and much more, all while earning cash and purchasing and upgrading weapons. All of this is wrapped in a colorful and attractive art style.

7. Mr. Bill

Based on the lovable and oft-abused Saturday Night Live mascot, Mr. Bill consists of flying around levels and avoiding obstacles. Tapping the screen flaps your arms to make you go higher; an ability that requires energy, which you earn by picking up popcorn and soda. You can choose to fly through the levels quickly, or you can earn a gold medal by completing specific goals. The game is a lot of fun, and well worth the $0.99.