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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Darkstalkers 3
Darkstalkers 3A gothic fighting frenzy that resurrects classic demons and new horrors.
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.

Darkstalkers 3 continues Capcom's iconic 2D fighting series, bringing back fan‑favorite fighters while introducing newcomers like Donovan, Huitzil, and Pyron. Set in the nightmarish dimension of Majigen, the game pits resurrected souls against each other in fast‑paced, combo‑heavy battles. The PlayStation 3 version preserves the arcade feel with split‑screen multiplayer, hidden characters, and a dark storyline centered on Jedah's world‑rebuilding scheme. With its blend of horror aesthetics and arcade action, Darkstalkers 3 remains a cult favorite for fighting game enthusiasts.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fighting game fans and retro arcade enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Capcom
publisher
Capcom
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1998-04-16
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Faithful arcade conversion
  • Three new unique fighters
  • Hidden characters add replay value
  • Split‑screen multiplayer on PS3
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited to PlayStation 3 platform
  • No online matchmaking
  • Graphics show their age compared to modern titles
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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