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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Battlefield 2
Battlefield 2Massive modern warfare battles on PC with vehicles and teamwork
Overview
Description

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.

Battlefield 2 delivers large‑scale, modern combat set in realistic environments, letting players command infantry, armor, air, and naval units. The game blends strategic class choices with fast‑paced shooting for both solo and team‑oriented play. With dedicated servers and extensive mod tools, the experience stays fresh years after launch, offering endless replayability for competitive and casual gamers alike.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of tactical multiplayer shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Digital Illusions CE
publisher
Electronic Arts
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
93/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2005-06-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Huge variety of vehicles and weapons
  • Strong emphasis on teamwork and tactics
  • Extensive modding community
  • Dedicated servers ensure stable multiplayer
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited single‑player campaign content
  • Steep learning curve for new players
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
10
0
User rating
4.3 (4)
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What reviewers say

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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