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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Prey
PreySurvive an alien-infested space station with mind‑bending powers
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.

Prey thrusts players into the depths of Talos I, a derelict space station overrun by hostile extraterrestrials. Using a blend of first‑person shooting, puzzle solving, and telekinetic abilities, you must uncover the truth behind the outbreak while battling relentless foes. The game offers a rich sci‑fi narrative, diverse weaponry, and a dynamic environment that reacts to your choices, delivering a tense and immersive experience for fans of action‑packed shooters and cerebral puzzles alike.

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 sci‑fi shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Human Head Studios
publisher
SkyZone Entertainment, Spike, 2K Games, icculus.org, Aspyr Media
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
77/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2006-07-11
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Engaging blend of shooting and puzzle mechanics
  • Atmospheric sci‑fi setting with strong narrative
  • Varied weapon customization options
  • Co‑op mode adds replayability
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Multiplayer implementation feels limited
  • Occasional performance issues on older hardware
  • Some puzzles can be unintuitive
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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