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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
DoDonPachi Saidaioujou
DoDonPachi SaidaioujouThe ultimate bullet hell vertical scrolling shoot 'em up experience from CAVE.
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.

DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou is the sixth chapter in CAVE's renowned DonPachi series, delivering intense vertical scrolling shoot 'em up action. Originally released in arcades in 2012, it challenges players with dense bullet patterns, strategic hyper mechanics, and deep score-chasing systems. Players can experience multiple ship types and tactical element options, alongside distinct game modes tailored for both veterans and newcomers. Featuring memorable character designs and an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack, it stands as a pinnacle of the bullet hell genre.

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
Bullet hell enthusiasts and arcade score-chasers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
CAVE Interactive
publisher
Live Wire, CAVE Interactive
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2012-04-20
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Exquisite and precise bullet hell game design
  • Deep and rewarding scoring mechanics
  • Multiple ships and varied play modes
  • Stunning sci-fi visual and audio presentation
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Extremely steep difficulty curve for beginners
  • Niche genre may not appeal to all players
  • Demands high levels of memorization and reflexes
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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