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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Battlefield 2: Special Forces
Battlefield 2: Special ForcesLead elite squads in intense modern warfare battles
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: Special Forces expands the classic Battlefield 2 experience with new maps, weapons, and a focus on special forces units. Players can command infantry, vehicles, and aircraft in large‑scale, objective‑based multiplayer matches. The expansion also adds a single‑player campaign that puts you in the boots of elite operatives, offering a blend of tactical planning and fast‑paced combat across diverse global locations.

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 large‑scale tactical shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Digital Illusions CE: Canada, Digital Illusions CE
publisher
Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
68/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2005-11-22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Huge player capacity for epic battles
  • Diverse special forces classes
  • Strong vehicle variety
  • Robust mod and map editing tools
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Aged graphics compared to modern titles
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited official support and updates
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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Battlefield 2: Special Forces Reviews

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