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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Nidhogg
NidhoggFast‑paced fencing duel where every strike decides the battle
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.

When the sword is lost, the fight continues with punches, kicks, rolls and wall‑jumps, keeping the action frantic and unpredictable. Each match ends when a player breaches the enemy’s line, making every duel a tense, skill‑driven sprint to victory.

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 fast‑paced indie duels
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Messhof
publisher
Messhof
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
84/100
General
msrp
$14.99
release date
2014-01-13
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Instantly accessible controls
  • High replayability due to simple yet deep mechanics
  • Great for both local and online play
  • Visually striking retro aesthetic
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited to two players per match
  • No single‑player campaign mode
  • Lacks extensive content beyond core duels
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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