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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Blaster Master
Blaster MasterDive into hidden tunnels and blast gigantic caveman monsters in this classic action‑shooter adventure.
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.

You fall through a hidden manhole into a maze of underground tunnels teeming with terrifying creatures. Armed with a powerful tank and a side‑arm, you must navigate secret passages and survive relentless enemy onslaughts. The game challenges you with massive prehistoric bosses that fill the screen, requiring precise shooting and strategic upgrades. Its blend of platforming, shooter action, and horror‑filled exploration makes it a timeless retro experience.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Retro gamers and platform enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
SUNSOFT, Sun Electronics
publisher
SUNSOFT, Sun Electronics, Tokai Engineering
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
85/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1988-06-17
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Engaging mix of vehicle and on‑foot gameplay
  • Huge, memorable boss encounters
  • Rich variety of hidden secrets
  • Iconic retro pixel art and soundtrack
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • High difficulty spikes can frustrate newcomers
  • Limited save system requires frequent checkpoints
  • Original controls feel dated on modern controllers
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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