Top 5 iPhone and iPad Games of the Week (10/3/12)

With a few ties, this week we actually have 6 iOS games for you. Kicking it off with a 92 AppScore is Fieldrunners 2 HD - it's the iPad version of the sequel to one of the best tower defense games of all time, trust me, I've spent a lot of time playing the first version. In second is Drop Out Adventures HD - with an 88 AppScore it's a pretty cool physics puzzler. We have two games tied for third with an 85 AppScore: Big Business HD is a freemium city / empire building game and Apocalypse Max: Better Dead Than Undead is a zombie thrashing platformer. Finally, tied for fifth with an 83 AppScore are Lich Defense, which is a tower defense game that kind of feels like Warcraft, and Retrobot, which is a shooter that takes place in a comic book - pretty unique. So there you go, 6 more iPhone and iPad games to brighten your day (and ours). Of course we'd love to hear what you think so let us know in the comments below.

As always our iPhone and iPad app rankings are based on aggregating professional review scores from around the web.

1.		Fieldrunners 2 HD	92
		$7.99: iPad
		From the app description: "The biggest sequel in tower defense history is now on iPad: Fieldrunners 2 HD has arrived! From Subatomic Studios, creators of the award winning classic strategy game, comes an all new adventure that was years in the making. Build epic mazes out of powerful weapons to defend the world from the invading fieldrunners!" Check out a quote from AppSmile: "Years of waiting have finally paid off with another polished strategic offering that improves upon the original in almost every way" (September 15, 2012).

2.		Drop Out Adventures HD	88
		$0.99: iPad
		From the app description: "Drop Out lets you travel through various environments to rescue your little buddies. It uses physics-based gameplay which combines gravity, friction and collision to deliver a fantastic experience. Creative elements combined with challenging levels deliver an outstanding gameplay." Check out a quote from AppAdvice: "This is a fantastic game and it is great to see that the developers have given us an iPad version. The graphics are cute, the puzzles are challenging and the overall atmosphere of the game is good, clean fun. If you are a fan of challenging physics-based puzzle games, then you should pick this up." (September 13, 2012).

T3.		Big Business HD	85
		Free: iPad
		From the app description: "Have you ever dreamed of becoming a billionaire? Build your own business empire from the ground up! Build the city of your dreams and rake in millions, right now! Learn all the secrets of successful business management. Build factories, manufacture products, expand your city, and entertain its citizens. Make your business the most successful and prosperous one around! The big boss's chair is waiting for you!" Check out a quote from The iPhone App Review: "In the end, the real fun comes from watching your pathetic little patch of land grow into a marvelously sprawling business empire. It’s absolutely enthralling, and with just the right amount of overwhelming content, Big Business HD is as solid as it is thrilling" (September 21, 2012).

T3.		Apocalypse Max: Better Dead Than Undead	85
		$2.99: iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch (Universal App)
		From the app description: "For the first time ever on iOS, Wandake Studios present to you the re-invention of the classic retro platforming experience. Apocalypse Max combines timeless zombie slaying fun with free roaming, acrobatic platforming awesomeness to create an action packed, hack-n-slash, shoot-em-up adventure like the world has never seen before!" Check out a quote from iFanzine: "From the rip roaring adrenaline fueled gameplay to the eye-strokingly lush visuals, Apocalypse Max oozes quality from every festering pore! Seriously, this is the quality benchmark any future iOS side-scrolling shooters and/or zombie-themed games should be judged against" (September 17, 2012).

T5.		Lich Defense	83
		$0.99 (Sale): iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch (Universal App)
		From the app description: "Decimate and annihilate invaders in new and exciting ways each level. Each of the undead warrior king’s towers are uniquely designed and animated, with their respective strengths and weaknesses designed to combat the staggering array of magical, physical, and airborne attackers who would defy the grim ruler." Check out a quote from Tapscape: "Whether you’re a long-running addict to tower defense titles, or are completely new to the genre and a bit skeptical about their appeal, Lich Defense is a great TD title that offers plenty of amusement for very little cash" (September 2, 2012).

T5.		Retrobot	85
		$0.99 (Sale): iPhone & iPod Touch
		From the app description: "The Adventures of Retrobot mixes tank shooter gameplay and fantastic boss battles with a full one hundred panel comic book. The gameplay features strategic elements like an EMP blast and a health recharging shield. Tons of over-the-top action is fused with a comedy story holding an abundance of jokes referring to classic videogames, as well as videogame logic." Check out a quote from Hot Mac Apps: "Retrobot is definitely a breath of fresh air, its a great, enjoyable game with humor, action and a good story line" (September 16, 2012).

For more of the Top 5 series, check out past Top 5 Apps and Top 5 Games posts. Also, check out our other series Favorite iPhone and iPad Apps and Games, Best Free iPhone and iPad Apps and Games, Best iPhone and iPad Apps and Games for Kids, The AppScore 100, iOS Interviews and iPhone and iPad App Giveaways.

Notes: Top five is based on apps released two weeks prior, 9/9/12 - 9/15/12, to the current week to allow for reviews to come in. AppScores, prices, ranking, and availability are accurate as of 10/2/12. To make the list an AppScore of 75 or above is needed and the primary app category must be "Games". The top 5 apps ranked by AppScore that meet these criteria make the list.