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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Metal Slug 7
Metal Slug 7Classic run‑and‑gun chaos returns with fresh weapons and humor.
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 Slug 7 brings the beloved side‑scrolling shooter to modern platforms, delivering fast‑paced action, over‑the‑top explosions, and the series' signature comedic style. Players blast through hordes of enemies across varied war‑torn stages, collecting power‑ups and rescuing hostages. The game retains the arcade feel of its predecessors while adding new vehicles, weapons, and challenge modes, making it a nostalgic yet refreshed experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Arcade shooter enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
SNK Playmore
publisher
SNK Playmore, Ignition Entertainment, All Interactive Distributuion
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
68/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2008-07-22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Fast‑paced, satisfying gunplay
  • Rich variety of weapons and vehicles
  • Humorous, over‑the‑top visual style
  • Replay value through secrets and challenges
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited to single‑player and local co‑op only
  • Difficulty spikes in later stages
  • Short overall campaign length
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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