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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Metal Slug Anthology
Metal Slug AnthologyClassic side‑scrolling shooter collection with upgraded 1080p visuals and trophies
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 Anthology brings together the iconic arcade shooters of the series into a single package, celebrating the 10th anniversary with enhanced graphics and trophy support. Available on PlayStation 2, 3, and 4, it offers both solo play and cooperative action for up to two players. The compilation features all original titles, upgraded to 1080p resolution, and includes modern conveniences like trophy tracking while preserving the series' signature humor and intense warfare gameplay.

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 arcade shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Nazca Corporation, Noise Factory, SNK, SNK Playmore
publisher
SNK, SNK Playmore
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Co-operative
critic score
75/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2006-12-14
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Comprehensive collection of all classic titles
  • Upgraded 1080p visuals improve clarity
  • Trophy support adds modern achievement tracking
  • Local co‑op for two players enhances replayability
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited to PlayStation platforms only
  • No online multiplayer functionality
  • Original arcade difficulty may be steep for newcomers
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 Slug Anthology Reviews

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