Apex Legends vs Painkiller: Hell & Damnation

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.

Painkiller: Hell & Damnation is a fast-paced, gothic first-person shooter that acts as both a remake and a sequel to the original cult classic. Players must battle hordes of demonic enemies using an arsenal of bizarre and devastating weapons in order to survive the underworld. Developed by The Farm 51 and powered by Unreal Engine 3, the game features intense single-player, cooperative, and multiplayer gameplay modes across atmospheric, hellish environments. It delivers a heavy metal soundtrack and unrelenting, adrenaline-fueled combat for fans of classic arcade-style shooters.

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

• Visually upgraded remake of a cult classic
• Thrilling and fast-paced arcade shooter gameplay
• Cooperative mode for playing with friends
• Great heavy metal soundtrack that fits the theme

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

• Critic score indicates mixed reception for mechanical innovation
• Shorter campaign length compared to modern open-world titles
• Can feel repetitive for players who dislike arena shooters