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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2Fast‑paced retro shooter with six frantic modes and split‑screen co‑op
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.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 brings the classic twin‑stick arcade action to Xbox 360 and Xbox One with dazzling HD graphics and six distinct game modes, including Deadline, King, Evolved, Pacifism, Waves, and Sequence. The sequel adds both local co‑operative and competitive multiplayer, letting friends battle side‑by‑side on a single console. The game’s neon‑lit arenas, pulse‑pounding soundtrack, and endless high‑score chase make it a perfect pick‑up‑and‑play experience for both casual sessions and marathon score‑setting runs.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Arcade shooter fans and competitive high‑score chasers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Bizarre Creations
publisher
Activision
age rating
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
89/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2008-07-30
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Six varied game modes keep gameplay fresh
  • Local split‑screen multiplayer adds social fun
  • Stunning HD visuals and soundtrack
  • Easy to pick up but hard to master
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • No online multiplayer matchmaking
  • Limited to Xbox platforms only
  • No customizable control schemes beyond default
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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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Reviews

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