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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Mercs
MercsCovert mercenaries battle to rescue a president in fast‑paced arcade action
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.

Players join the elite counter‑terrorist unit Wolf Force, tasked with rescuing a former U.S. president from rebels in the fictional African nation of Zutula. The game spans six main levels plus a final showdown aboard the Hercules Transport, blending platforming, shooting, and vehicle piloting. Armed with real‑world machine guns, shotguns, flamethrowers and grenade launchers, you can team up in co‑op mode or go solo, navigating tight corridors, open battlefields, and piloted vehicles to complete the high‑stakes mission.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Arcade action fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Capcom
publisher
U.S. Gold, Capcom, Tec Toy
age rating
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1990-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Fast‑paced arcade action
  • Diverse weapon arsenal
  • Co‑operative multiplayer mode
  • Varied level design with vehicle segments
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics are dated by today’s standards
  • Overall campaign length is relatively short
  • Control responsiveness can feel stiff at times
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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