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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin MonksDefend Earthrealm as Liu Kang or Kung Lao in this action-packed beat 'em up.
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.

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an action-adventure beat 'em up video game set in the Mortal Kombat universe. Players take on the roles of the iconic Shaolin monks Liu Kang and Kung Lao, either solo or in cooperative mode, as they defend Earthrealm against the threats of Outworld. The game offers a reimagining of the storyline from Mortal Kombat II, taking players from Shang Tsung's island fortress through Outworld to face Shao Kahn in person. Featuring intense combat, iconic characters, and cooperative gameplay, it delivers a thrilling adventure for fans of the franchise.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of beat 'em up games and the Mortal Kombat franchise
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Mortal Kombat Team, Midway Studios San Diego, Midway Studios Los Angeles
publisher
Midway Games
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
74/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2005-09-19
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Engaging cooperative gameplay mode
  • Faithful and expanded Mortal Kombat lore
  • Satisfying beat 'em up combat mechanics
  • Iconic characters and brutal finishing moves
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Camera angles can occasionally be frustrating during intense platforming
  • Limited replay value once the campaign is fully completed
  • Solo gameplay lacks some of the dynamic fun found in co-op
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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Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Reviews

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