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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero DawnExplore a world where machines have taken over
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.

In a world where humans live in tribes and must fight against robotic creatures, Horizon Zero Dawn follows the story of Aloy, a hunter, as she uncovers the secrets of her past and the truth about the world she lives in. With a strong narrative and engaging gameplay, Horizon Zero Dawn is an action role-playing game that offers a unique blend of post-apocalyptic and sci-fi elements.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Gamers and action RPG fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Guerrilla Games
publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
89/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2017-02-28
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Engaging narrative and characters
  • Strong gameplay mechanics and combat
  • Beautiful and detailed open world environment
  • High replay value with multiple side quests and errands
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Some players may find the combat mechanics repetitive
  • Limited character customization options
  • Some minor glitches and bugs in the game
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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Horizon Zero Dawn Reviews

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