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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Battlefield 3: Close Quarters
Battlefield 3: Close QuartersIntense close‑quarters combat for fast‑paced team play
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 3: Close Quarters is the second expansion pack for Battlefield 3, delivering tightly designed urban maps that force squads into rapid, infantry‑focused engagements. The pack emphasizes turbulent, quick‑paced battles where teamwork and positioning are paramount.

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 fast, team‑based shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
EA Digital Illusions CE
publisher
Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Multiplayer
critic score
75/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2012-06-19
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Focused map design encourages teamwork
  • Fast‑paced action keeps gameplay engaging
  • New weapons enhance close‑range tactics
  • Optimized for all three major platforms
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited variety compared to base game
  • May feel repetitive after extended play
  • Requires purchase of original Battlefield 3
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 3: Close Quarters Reviews

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