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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Dust: An Elysian TailExplore a hand‑painted world as Dust, wielding the Blade of Ahrah in fast‑paced action.
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.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand‑painted world as the mysterious warrior Dust, searching for his true identity. The game blends platforming, RPG elements, and hack‑and‑slash combat across peaceful glades, snowy mountaintops, and ancient ruins. Take on quests from villagers, uncover hidden upgrades, and battle dozens of enemies with the mythical Blade of Ahrah and its tiny guardian Fidget. The open‑world adventure offers a deep combat system that’s easy to learn but hard to master, revealing the secrets of a dying civilization as you fight to discover your past.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Indie action‑adventure fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Humble Hearts
publisher
Microsoft Studios, Humble Hearts
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
82/100
General
msrp
$14.99
release date
2012-08-15
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Stunning hand‑painted visuals
  • Responsive and deep combat system
  • Rich world with many secrets
  • Engaging story and character development
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited replayability after main story
  • Occasional performance dips on older hardware
  • Linear progression in some areas
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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