Apex Legends vs Gradius Gaiden

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.

Gradius Gaiden is a critically acclaimed side-scrolling shoot 'em up developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo and published by Konami. Released in 1997, it stands as a pinnacle of the classic Gradius franchise, offering intense sci-fi arcade action, strategic power-up management, and unforgettable boss battles. Building upon the foundation of its predecessors, this installment introduces four unique ships to pilot, a customizable weapon gauge system, and cooperative multiplayer functionality. Players navigate through visually distinct stages filled with relentless enemy waves, testing their reflexes and tactical coordination in a masterclass of retro arcade design.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Fantastic cooperative multiplayer mode
• Four unique ships to master with varied playstyles
• Memorable and atmospheric sci-fi soundtrack
• Exquisite level design and boss encounters

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• High difficulty level may frustrate newcomers
• Limited official modern platform availability
• Classic arcade structure lacks modern roguelike progression