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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Iron Angel of the Apocalypse: The Return
Iron Angel of the Apocalypse: The ReturnTetsujin returns in a faster, fully CG sci‑fi shooter for PC.
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.

After the showdown with the Scientist and the Android, Tetsujin finds himself disembodied. A mysterious corporation, SCR, gives him a new body, but their motives remain hidden. The sequel keeps the first‑person shooter core while upgrading the graphics engine for a much faster pace. Unlike the original’s mix of live actors and CG, this game uses computer‑generated imagery for all characters, delivering a fully digital experience.

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 retro sci‑fi first‑person shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Synergy Inc.
publisher
Synergy Inc.
multiplayer
Single player
General
release date
1995-09-22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Improved graphics engine delivers smoother gameplay
  • Fully CG characters create a cohesive visual style
  • Rich cutscene storytelling expands the lore
  • Fast‑paced combat feels more engaging than the original
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited to single‑player mode only
  • PC‑only release restricts platform availability
  • Ages poorly compared to modern shooters
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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