Air Buster vs Apex Legends
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Air Buster is a 1990 horizontal scrolling shooter that builds on the legacy of R‑Type, Gradius and Truxton. It offers fast‑paced, sci‑fi combat with a unique two‑player co‑operative mode. Developed and published by Kaneko (with Tec Toy handling distribution), the game delivers retro pixel graphics, power‑up upgrades and challenging boss encounters, all playable on PC.
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.
Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.
- Simultaneous two‑player co‑op adds unique replay value
- Fast, responsive controls typical of classic shooters
- Varied weapon upgrades keep gameplay fresh
- Memorable boss designs and patterns
- Excellent gunplay and movement
- Free to play
- Great non-verbal comms
- Strong hero design
- Limited modern accessibility options
- Graphics may feel dated to new players
- No online multiplayer support
- Squad play can frustrate solos
- Grindy cosmetics
- Steep aim skill ceiling
What reviewers say
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Apex Legends Reviews
4.3 (4)So much fun
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Strong hero design. One gripe: steep aim skill ceiling. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Great non-verbal comms. No real complaints. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Picked up Apex Legends recently. Strong hero design. No real complaints. Would recommend.
