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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Castle of Shikigami III
Castle of Shikigami IIIVertical shooter where proximity fuels power and score.
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 of Shikigami III is a fast‑paced vertical scrolling shoot‑'em‑up that rewards daring play. Your closeness to enemies and their fire boosts both your score and firepower, encouraging aggressive tactics. Choose from multiple characters, each with unique weapons like chain lightning or psychic blades, and switch between them mid‑battle. Play solo or team up in split‑screen co‑op, enjoying fully voiced dialogue and relentless bullet patterns.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Shoot‑em‑up fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Alfa System, Barnhouse Effect, SKONEC
publisher
Arc System Works, Taito, Aksys Games, CyberFront
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
60/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2006-02-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Innovative proximity‑based scoring system
  • Diverse character abilities and weapon types
  • Local co‑op split‑screen multiplayer
  • Fully voiced dialogue adds personality
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern shooters
  • Limited online multiplayer options
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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