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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Half-Life: Opposing ForceStep into the boots of a soldier in the Black Mesa incident.
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.

Half-Life: Opposing Force puts you in the role of US Marine Corporal Adrian Shephard, sent to contain the Black Mesa disaster. Experience the iconic Black Mesa facility from a fresh perspective with new weapons, enemies, and a compelling storyline. The expansion adds cooperative AI teammates, unique weapons, and challenging puzzles, all while maintaining the series' signature physics-driven gameplay. Available on Linux, PC, and Mac, it offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for varied play styles.

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
FPS enthusiasts and Half-Life fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Gearbox Software
publisher
Sierra Entertainment, Valve
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
70/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1999-11-10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Fresh narrative perspective on the Half-Life universe
  • Adds new weapons and enemy types
  • Solid physics-based puzzles
  • Supports both single-player and multiplayer
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
  • Multiplayer community is small
  • Limited replay value after campaign completion
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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Half-Life: Opposing Force Reviews

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