Apex Legends vs Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

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.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero is a story-driven action game that chronicles a series of pivotal events occurring prior to the original Mortal Kombat tournament. Players step into the boots of the iconic ice ninja as he navigates hazardous, side-scrolling levels filled with both digitized and polygonal enemies. Blending classic 2D fighting mechanics with platforming elements, the game introduces an inventory system, experience points for new techniques, and unique turn-around mechanics. Journey from initial theft missions all the way into the depths of hell to stop the resurrection of the fallen god Shinnok.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Unique narrative backstory for a fan-favorite character
• Combines platforming with classic fighting mechanics
• RPG progression system with unlockable moves
• Atmospheric prequel storyline to the main series

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Unforgiving difficulty and harsh platforming segments
• Clunky turn-around and jump controls compared to pure fighting games
• Visually dated presentation and repetitive level design