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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Magic Carpet
Magic CarpetFly a wizard on a magic carpet, battle foes and harvest mana in a groundbreaking 1994 fantasy shooter.
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.

Magic Carpet puts you in the role of a wizard soaring over diverse landscapes—water, mountains, and enchanted terrain—while you destroy rival wizards and monsters. Collect mana from hot‑air balloons and store it in your castle to fuel powerful spells and upgrades. The game’s innovative graphics and dynamic world were revolutionary for its time, and the Magic Carpet Plus edition adds the Hidden Worlds expansion with 25 new levels and a winter‑themed tileset. It supports both single‑player and multiplayer modes, delivering fast‑paced aerial combat for fans of classic fantasy action.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of classic fantasy shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Bullfrog Productions
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
75/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1994-05-06
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Innovative 3D flight mechanics
  • Rich mana‑collection system
  • Expansive level design with Hidden Worlds
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for mana management
  • Limited control customization
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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