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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3Survive the island and confront your inner darkness.
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.

Far Cry 3 drops players onto a tropical archipelago teeming with hostile wildlife and a ruthless pirate army. As Jason Brody, you must master the environment, craft weapons, and rally allies to escape captivity. The game blends open‑world exploration with intense first‑person shooting, stealth tactics, and a compelling narrative that challenges your morality. Its multiplayer modes extend the island's chaos into co‑operative and competitive experiences.

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
Action‑adventure gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Ubisoft Montreal
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
90/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2012-11-28
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Expansive, beautifully rendered open world
  • Engaging story with memorable characters
  • Varied gameplay styles: stealth, combat, crafting
  • Strong multiplayer options
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Linear mission structure can limit freedom
  • Occasional performance issues on older PCs
  • Some side content feels repetitive
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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