Apex Legends vs KiKi KaiKai

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.

KiKi KaiKai is a classic arcade shooter developed by Taito, originally released in September 1986. Players control Sayo-chan, a young Shinto shrine maiden, as she embarks on a mystical quest to rescue the kidnapped Seven Lucky Gods from hordes of Japanese folklore monsters and evil spirits. Armed with a purification rod (gohei) for melee attacks and paper talismans (ofuda) for ranged projectile combat, Sayo-chan navigates top-down scrolling environments while collecting power-ups and dealing with an array of unpredictable yokai enemies and challenging bosses.

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

• Charming and unique Japanese folklore aesthetic
• Fast-paced and engaging arcade action
• Iconic historical title from legendary developer Taito
• Simple pick-up-and-play controls

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

• High difficulty level typical of 1980s arcade games
• Limited to single-player gameplay
• Dated visuals compared to modern releases