All of us, at one time or another, probably wished we could swing from building to building like Spider-Man, but the laws of physics (and lack of web-shooting glands on our wrists) make that dream impossible.

Fortunately there are iOS games that let you use ropes and grappling hooks to go for the greatest distance. Each has different objectives and skills you'll need to master, but the swinging mechanic is what sets them apart from other games in the iTunes App Store.

This week's app collection is all about swinging games. The first lets you methodically swing for the best landing while going for distance. The second offers several game types as you swing through all sorts of landscapes. The last mixes in rag-doll physics to add even more challenges as you swing across a city.

Mr.AahH! (99 cents) is a rope-swinging game where it's just as important to go for distance as it is to time your landings. While not new to the iTunes App Store, I've found myself coming back to this game quite a lot over the past couple of years because it's easy, quick, and fun. Unlike the other two games in this collection, you won't need to continually swing to succeed. Simply touch the screen and try to let go of the rope at exactly the right time to land at the center of the next platform.

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