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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2A dark, epic sequel that plunges you into a gothic, open‑world battle against ancient evil.
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.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 continues the saga of Gabriel Belmont, now the feared Dracula, as he hunts his own son across a sprawling, night‑marred world. The game blends hack‑and‑slash combat with expansive exploration, delivering a cinematic adventure steeped in horror and fantasy. Players experience fluid, combo‑heavy fighting, massive boss encounters, and a richly detailed environment that rewards both skill and curiosity, all while unraveling a tragic narrative of destiny and redemption.

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 action‑horror adventure
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
MercurySteam
publisher
Konami
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
63/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2014-02-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep combat system with satisfying combos
  • Expansive open‑world to explore
  • Cinematic storytelling and voice acting
  • Varied weapon and ability upgrades
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Occasional performance drops on PC
  • Repetitive enemy designs in some areas
  • Linear progression in later chapters
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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