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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
Call of Duty 2: Big Red OneExperience the gritty WWII battles of the 1st Infantry Division in a console‑focused shooter
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.

Step into the boots of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division as they fight across North Africa, Sicily, and Western Europe. The game delivers a cinematic, squad‑based experience that highlights the camaraderie and chaos of World War II combat.\nWith detailed environments, realistic sound design, and a narrative that follows historic campaigns like D‑Day, players get an immersive look at the challenges faced by the "Big Red One" soldiers. Designed for PlayStation 2, it offers both single‑player missions and split‑screen multiplayer action.

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
WWII shooter fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Treyarch, Gray Matter Interactive
publisher
Activision, Konami
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2005-11-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Authentic WWII settings
  • Engaging squad‑based gameplay
  • Cinematic storytelling
  • Split‑screen multiplayer
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited to PlayStation 2
  • No online multiplayer
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
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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Call of Duty 2: Big Red One Reviews

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