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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Ace Combat: Assault HorizonHigh‑octane aerial combat with cinematic missions and dynamic weather.
Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Overview
Description

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon delivers fast‑paced, arcade‑style dogfighting across a globe‑spanning campaign. Players pilot a variety of modern fighter jets, executing spectacular maneuvers while battling enemy forces in diverse environments. The game features both a story‑driven single‑player mode and robust multiplayer battles, offering split‑screen, online co‑op, and competitive matches for up to 16 pilots.

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Category
Action & Shooter
Battle Royale
Best for
Arcade flight combat enthusiasts
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2011-10-11
Specifications
developer
Project Aces
publisher
Namco Bandai Games
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
82/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Thrilling, fast‑paced aerial combat
  • Diverse mission design with varied objectives
  • Robust multiplayer options including split‑screen
  • Cinematic replay system for sharing moments
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
Cons
  • Arcade flight model may not satisfy hardcore simulators
  • Limited aircraft customization compared to some rivals
  • Online matchmaking can be inconsistent on older consoles
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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Apex Legends Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

So much fun

Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Strong hero design. One gripe: steep aim skill ceiling. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Apex Legends

Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Great non-verbal comms. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Apex Legends

Picked up Apex Legends recently. Strong hero design. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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