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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Quake III Arena
Quake III ArenaFast‑paced arena shooter that defines classic multiplayer combat
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.

Quake III Arena delivers relentless, high‑speed first‑person shooter action set in a sci‑fi arena where skill and reflexes reign supreme. Players battle across iconic maps in both single‑player bot matches and competitive multiplayer modes, mastering a variety of weapons and power‑ups. The game’s legacy lives on through its robust modding community and enduring e‑sports presence, offering endless replayability for both casual duels and hardcore tournaments.

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
Competitive shooters and arena fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
id Software
publisher
Electronic Arts, Sega, Loki Software, Activision
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
87/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1999-12-02
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Lightning‑fast gameplay
  • Deep modding community
  • Broad platform support
  • Timeless arena maps
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited single‑player story
  • No native controller support on PC
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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Quake III Arena Reviews

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