by Justin Davis

Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.

Game Debuts

Shantae: Risky's Revenge (Full) ($4.99)
The previous version of Shantae was essentially a demo – it was a free download with a $5 in-app purchase that unlocked the bulk of the game. Some players felt mislead by this "free" price, so WayForward has released this new version, with the price tag reflected right from the start.

Sarge HD ($2.99)
We haven't played this 2D brawler yet, but it stands out thanks to its quality 2D artwork.

Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove ($4.99)
Big Fish's flagship adventure horror franchise is back! These titles started off as standard hidden object titles, but have slowly evolved into top-notch cinematic point & click adventures.

Price Drops

King Cashing: Slots Adventure (Free)
Oddly compelling slot machine / RPG hybrid King Cashing has gone free for a limited time. This one is more addictive than you might think.

Assassin's Creed Recollection ($0.99)
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed-themed strategy card game is $2 off for a limited time. Strategy fans should jump on this one at this lower price.

Mad Skills Motocross (Free)
This arcade motocross racer is free for one day only.

Sorcerer of Fortune ($0.99)
Rebirth of Fortune ($0.99)
Defense of Fortune (Free)
This series of Korean strategy games has been steeply discounted. Each release normally sells for $2.99.

Pig Shot (Free)
This cute & casual pig-slingshotting title has gone free for one day only. A good time waster.

Trenches (Free)
Unique line-drawing strategy war title Trenches has gone free, for the first time in two years! Jump on this deal while you can.

Updates

Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots
Three new blades have been added, including the Nimbus Cloud, as seen in the film.

Jelly Defense
Two new Christmas levels, a new endless stage, and a new holiday music track have all been introduced.

Rebuild
Game Center achievements and leaderboards. Excellent!

Justin is Executive Editor of IGN Wireless. He has been reviewing cell phone games since the dark days of Java flip phones. You can follow him on Twitter and MyIGN.

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