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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Metal Slug 2
Metal Slug 2Classic run‑and‑gun action with chaotic co‑op mayhem
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.

The game supports both solo and cooperative play, letting friends team up locally or online to tackle the relentless action together. Its blend of humor, explosive set‑pieces, and tight controls has made it a lasting favorite in arcades and on modern platforms.

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
Arcade enthusiasts, retro gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
DotEmu, SNK, M2
publisher
SNK Playmore, SNK, D4 Enterprise
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
1998-01-02
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Retro graphics with modern polish
  • Robust co‑op mode
  • Varied weapon selection
  • High replay value
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited story depth
  • Occasional performance hiccups on older Android devices
  • No native split‑screen on console versions
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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