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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Call of Duty
Call of DutyWorld War II action shooter that set the standard for modern FPS games
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.

Call of Duty is a groundbreaking first‑person shooter that thrust players into the gritty battles of World War II. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision and Aspyr Media, it delivers a cinematic single‑player campaign and robust multiplayer modes. The game launched on PC and Mac on October 29 2003, earning an 87/100 critic score and a T/PEGI 16 rating. Its blend of historical warfare, fast‑paced action, and tactical gameplay continues to influence the shooter genre today.

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
FPS enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Infinity Ward
publisher
Aspyr Media, Activision
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
87/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2003-10-29
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Authentic WWII setting with detailed weapons
  • Highly praised multiplayer experience
  • Strong modding support on PC/Mac
  • Solid single‑player narrative
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited console availability
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
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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