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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Nam
NamSurvive the jungle as Marine Sgt. Alan Westmoreland in a deadly Vietnam war shooter
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.

Step into the boots of Alan "The Bear" Westmoreland, a Marine Corps sergeant thrust into the chaos of a Viet Cong raid. The dense jungle becomes your battlefield as you fight to survive and complete daring missions.\nCombining intense shooting action with tactical puzzles, Nam offers both single‑player and multiplayer modes that test your reflexes and strategic thinking. Developed by TNT Team and published by GT Interactive Software and Nightdive Studios, this 1998 classic runs on Linux, PC, and Mac.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of retro Vietnam war shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
TNT Team
publisher
GT Interactive Software, Nightdive Studios
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1998-07-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Authentic Vietnam‑war atmosphere
  • Blend of shooting and puzzle mechanics
  • Multiplayer support adds replay value
  • Runs on modern Linux, PC, and Mac systems
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Dated graphics may not appeal to all players
  • Limited AI sophistication by today’s standards
  • Sparse documentation and tutorials
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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