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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
BioShock 2
BioShock 2Dive deeper into Rapture with a haunting sequel that blends action, story, and RPG elements.
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.

Set two years after the original, BioShock 2 puts players in the shoes of a Big Daddy, fighting to protect a young girl named Eleanor while uncovering the dark secrets of the underwater city. The game expands the series' signature atmospheric storytelling with new powers, upgraded weapons, and a compelling multiplayer mode. Featuring a rich narrative, immersive environments, and a blend of shooter, puzzle, and role‑playing mechanics, BioShock 2 delivers a thrilling sci‑fi adventure that rewards exploration and strategic combat. Its open‑world sections and moral choices deepen the experience for both solo and cooperative players.

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 story-driven shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
2K Marin
publisher
2K Games, Take-Two Interactive, D3 Publisher, Feral Interactive
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
87/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2010-02-09
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep, atmospheric storytelling
  • Robust plasmid and upgrade system
  • Engaging single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Strong visual and audio design
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Occasional performance issues on older PCs
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be slow
  • Limited open‑world freedom compared to modern titles
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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