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After Burner III
After Burner IIIFly the F‑14 Tomcat and unleash afterburner fury in high‑speed arcade combat.
Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Overview
Description

Strap into the Navy's fiercest jet, the F‑14 Tomcat, and blast through enemy defenses with blazing afterburners. Experience rapid, arcade‑style dogfights as you dodge cannon fire and lock onto targets. Roll 360 degrees to obliterate desert tank patrols, radio towers, and missile sites, delivering nonstop aerial action that tests your reflexes and precision.

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 shooter fans
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1991-12-31
Specifications
developer
CRI Middleware, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
publisher
CSK Research Institute, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
age rating
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast, exhilarating gameplay
  • Simple controls suitable for newcomers
  • Varied target types keep action fresh
  • Authentic F‑14 Tomcat experience
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Short overall campaign length
  • 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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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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