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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Castle Crashers
Castle CrashersCo‑op hack‑and‑slash adventure with hand‑drawn humor
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.

Castle Crashers is a four‑player RPG adventure where you hack, slash, and smash your way through a vibrant, hand‑drawn world. Team up locally or online to rescue princesses, battle quirky enemies, and uncover magical secrets. The game blends comedy, indie charm, and intense action, offering both single‑player and cooperative modes across PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, and Xbox 360.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of cooperative hack‑and‑slash
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
The Behemoth
publisher
The Behemoth
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
79/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2008-08-27
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Highly replayable with unlockable characters
  • Engaging co‑op experience for up to four players
  • Distinct hand‑drawn art style and humor
  • Solid RPG progression system
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited platform availability (no current consoles beyond listed)
  • Graphics may feel dated to modern players
  • Online 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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Castle Crashers Reviews

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