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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Halo: Combat Evolved AnniversaryRelive the iconic Halo saga with stunning remastered graphics and classic multiplayer maps
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.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary brings the legendary first‑person shooter to modern platforms with a full visual overhaul, preserving the original story while adding new cinematic cutscenes and enhanced audio. Play solo or with friends in the classic campaign, cooperative missions, and seven beloved multiplayer maps, all optimized for Xbox Live and split‑screen action.

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
Fans of classic FPS and Halo lore
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
343 Industries
publisher
Microsoft Studios
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2011-11-15
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Stunning visual upgrade of a classic title
  • Full campaign co‑op over Xbox Live
  • Seven beloved multiplayer maps included
  • Cross‑generation support on PC and Xbox
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • No new multiplayer maps beyond the original selection
  • Limited to legacy control scheme options
  • Online matchmaking can be sparse on PC
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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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Reviews

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