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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Day of Defeat: Source
Day of Defeat: SourceIntense WWII multiplayer shooter powered by the Source engine
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.

Day of Defeat: Source drops players into the gritty battlefields of Europe during World War II, offering fast‑paced, class‑based combat. Leveraging Valve's Source engine, the game delivers enhanced graphics, realistic sound design, and smooth multiplayer performance across PC, Mac, and Linux.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
WWII shooter fans and competitive multiplayer gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Valve
publisher
Valve
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Multiplayer
critic score
85/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2005-09-26
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Highly detailed WWII atmosphere
  • Robust class system with distinct roles
  • Smooth multiplayer performance on multiple OSes
  • Strong community and mod support
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited single‑player content
  • Older graphics compared to modern shooters
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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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Day of Defeat: Source Reviews

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