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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Metal Gear Solid 2: SubstanceA groundbreaking stealth action experience that redefines narrative and gameplay
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.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance expands the acclaimed stealth classic with additional missions, updated graphics, and new multiplayer modes, delivering a deeper dive into the series' complex story. The game combines tactical espionage, cinematic storytelling, and innovative gameplay mechanics to challenge players both mentally and reflexively. The Substance edition bundles the original game with the exclusive Snake Tales and the Tanker Chapter, offering hours of extra content and replayability for fans and newcomers alike.

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
Stealth action enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
publisher
Konami
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2002-11-04
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Rich, layered storyline
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Extensive extra content
  • High replayability
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Stealth mechanics can be unforgiving
  • Limited multiplayer options
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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Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance Reviews

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