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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Gears of War
Gears of WarA gritty sci‑fi shooter that redefines cover‑based combat
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.

Gears of War thrusts players into a brutal war against the Locust Horde on a war‑torn planet. Its visceral combat, deep story, and cooperative play set a new standard for third‑person shooters. The game offers a robust single‑player campaign, split‑screen co‑op, and competitive multiplayer modes, delivering endless replay value for both solo and group experiences.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Core action gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Epic Games
publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
84/100
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2006-11-07
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Innovative cover mechanics
  • Engaging cooperative gameplay
  • Strong atmospheric storytelling
  • Robust multiplayer variety
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Linear level design can feel restrictive
  • Multiplayer matchmaking was inconsistent at launch
  • Limited character customization beyond weapons
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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Gears of War Reviews

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