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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Duke Nukem Forever
Duke Nukem ForeverThe long‑awaited return of Duke's over‑the‑top action and humor.
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.

Duke Nukelson returns in a first‑person shooter that blends classic 90s attitude with modern graphics. Players blast through alien hordes, rescue hostages, and deliver one‑liners across a variety of sci‑fi environments. The game offers both a single‑player campaign and multiplayer modes, letting fans experience Duke's brash personality solo or with friends. Its tongue‑in‑cheek comedy and over‑the‑top weaponry keep the experience loud and unapologetic.

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
Retro shooter fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Triptych Games, Gearbox Software, 3D Realms, Piranha Games, Aspyr Media
publisher
2K Games, GT Interactive Software, Take-Two Interactive, Gathering of Developers, Aspyr Media
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
55/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2011-06-10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Iconic humor and one‑liners
  • Large variety of over‑the‑top weapons
  • Multiplayer modes for competitive and co‑op play
  • Cross‑platform availability
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Inconsistent level design
  • Outdated graphics compared to contemporaries
  • Mixed critical reception
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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Duke Nukem Forever Reviews

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