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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Intense, cinematic warfare that redefines the first‑person shooter experience
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: Modern Warfare 2 delivers a high‑octane single‑player campaign that takes players across the globe in a race against time, blending cinematic storytelling with relentless combat. Its multiplayer suite expands the experience with robust modes, customizable loadouts, and split‑screen play for friends on the same couch. Built by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, the 2009 classic remains a benchmark for shooter design, offering both stealthy infiltrations and all‑out firefights across iconic maps on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and Mac.

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 and competitive gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Infinity Ward
publisher
Activision
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
85/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2009-11-10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Tight, responsive gunplay
  • Memorable set‑piece moments
  • Deep multiplayer customization
  • Strong replay value
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Aging graphics compared to modern titles
  • Limited cross‑platform play
  • Some maps feel unbalanced
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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