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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Gauntlet
GauntletCo‑op arcade hack‑and‑slash adventure through endless monster mazes.
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.

Choose from Warrior, Wizard, Valkyrie or Elf and battle through top‑down maze levels filled with ghosts, demons and the dreaded Death. Collect food, potions and keys while racing against a draining health timer to reach each exit. Co‑op play lets up to four players share loot, lure enemies and revive fallen teammates with a coin, creating endless replayability for arcade fans.

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
Arcade lovers and retro co‑op gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Atari Games
publisher
Mindscape, Inc., U.S. Gold, Midway Games, Namco, Atari Games
age rating
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
77/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
1985-10-15
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Supports up to four players simultaneously
  • Distinct character abilities add strategic depth
  • Simple controls make it easy to pick up
  • Endless replayability through coin‑based revives
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited visual fidelity by modern standards
  • No boss encounters may feel repetitive
  • Requires continuous coin insertion for full arcade experience
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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