Top 5 Games (Mar 11 - 17, 2012)

With one game doubling up, we have 6 games for you including a unique twist on the match-3 genre, a classic RPG by the makers of Final Fantasy, a dogfight in the sky that will really make that new iPad sing, a rabbit who's an expert in martial arts, and a kid friendly balloon adventure. As always our rankings are objective and based on aggregating professional review scores from around the web. So if you're looking for top apps and want a no-nonsense review of what was released last week, check out the rankings below.

1.		Azkend 2 HD - The World Beneath	90
		$3.99
		A match-3 game wrapped in an adventure gaming mold. Check out a quote from AppAdvice: "Overall, I was extremely impressed with the quality of Azkend 2. The puzzles are lots of fun and challenging. The app has exceptional graphics and is very well designed. I highly recommend this game to all iDevice users." (March 15, 2012)

2.		CHAOS RINGS II	89
		$17.99
		An epic RPG from the makers of Final Fantasy. If you have an iPad, try the HD version below. Check out a quote from Pocket Gamer: "The sheer amount of content here will be enough to drag in all but the most fervent JRPG dissenters, but it's the mix of astounding visuals, compelling gameplay, and intriguing story that will keep them coming back for more." (March 16, 2012)

3.		CHAOS RINGS II for iPad	88
		$19.99
		The iPad version of the latest in the Chaos Rings RPG series. If you have an iPhone or iPod, try the version above. Check out a quote from App-Score: "Chaos Rings II fixes almost everything that was wrong in the first two games. The story is top-notch, the gameplay is extremely fun and graphics are beautiful.Players who haven’t played the first need not fear that they will be lost as the stories don’t intertwine. It is one of the few AAA games available on the App Store and is worth every dollar." (March 20, 2012)

4.		Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy	86
		$4.99
		Looking to relive those scenes from Top Gun? This dogfight in the sky will do it for you. Check out a quote from AppGamer.net: "Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy is a great ambassador for the new iPad, but even if you only own an iPhone 4 or an iPad 2 it’s still well worth a purchase. It’s by far the best aerial combat game on iOS and should provide plenty of longevity thanks to the myriad of modes on offer once the campaign has been completed." (March 21, 2012)

5.		Kung Fu Rabbit	85
		$0.99
		Jump around in this Mario like platformer but with a black belt rabbit. Check out a quote from AppAdvice: "With 70 levels of play across three worlds, including a “bonus cavern” of extra levels, you’re sure to have a good time. This is an entertaining game, full of adventure and cartoon antics." (March 16, 2012)

5.		Save the balloon (by FT Apps)	85
		Free
		Help Charlie get his balloon back by guiding it through the mountains while avoiding attacks from his arch enemies! Check out a quote from App Store Arcade: "Save the Ballon is a very creative and entertaining experience. If you’re looking for something new and challenging we highly recommend this game." (March 19, 2012)

For more of the Top 5 series, check out past Top 5 Apps and Top 5 Games posts.

Notes: Top 5 is based apps released the week prior, 3/11/12-3/17/12, to the current week to allow for reviews to come in. AppScores, prices, ranking, and availability are accurate as of 3/24/12.