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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Killer Instinct 2
Killer Instinct 2Time-warped warriors battle to stop the Demon Lord Gargos
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.

Killer Instinct 2 continues the story after the first game, thrusting surviving fighters into a 2000‑year‑old past where they must confront the escaped Demon Lord Gargos. New characters native to this era join veterans like T.J. Combo, each driven by personal motives to either return home or end Gargos' reign.\nThe game offers classic fighting mechanics with brutal combos, a dark horror aesthetic, and a narrative focused on survival rather than tournament glory. Players can experience both single‑player story modes and competitive multiplayer battles.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fighting game fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Rare
publisher
Nintendo, Midway
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1996-01-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep and rewarding combo system
  • Rich character backstories
  • Atmospheric horror aesthetic
  • Local multiplayer support
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited to local multiplayer only
  • No modern online features
  • Graphics are dated by today's standards
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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