Apex Legends vs Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars

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.

Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars is a 1993 live-action laserdisc arcade game from American Laser Games. Players assume the role of a police officer confronting drug-related crime across multiple gritty scenarios, using on‑screen prompts to fire at the right moments. The game was later ported to 3DO and CD‑i and re‑released by Digital Leisure in 2002, preserving its cinematic FMV action for modern audiences. The title offers single‑player, multiplayer and co‑operative modes, delivering fast‑paced, reaction‑based shooting that mirrors its predecessor, Crime Patrol. With a PEGI 16 rating, it targets players who enjoy retro arcade shooters and cinematic gameplay experiences.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Authentic 1990s FMV experience
• Multiple play modes including co‑op
• Varied scenarios with branching outcomes
• Historical arcade title with cult following

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Very low critic score (14/100)
• Limited graphics by modern standards
• Gameplay relies heavily on timed button presses