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Apex Legends vs Call of Juarez: The Cartel

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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Call of Juarez: The Cartel
Call of Juarez: The CartelA gritty modern shooter set in the Mexican drug war
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 in contemporary Mexico, Call of Juarez: The Cartel follows DEA agents and a Mexican cartel member as they clash in a story of betrayal and survival. The game blends first‑person shooting with stealth elements across urban and desert environments.

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 gritty shooters and narrative‑driven action
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Techland
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
51/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2011-07-19
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Varied character perspectives add narrative depth
  • Co‑op campaign extends replayability
  • Solid gunplay with diverse weapon roster
  • Stealth options provide multiple playstyles
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Repetitive mission design
  • AI can be inconsistent and predictable
  • Technical issues on some platforms
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 Juarez: The Cartel Reviews

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