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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5Co‑op horror action that pits you against a global bioterror threat
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.

Resident Evil 5 thrusts players into a visceral, third‑person shooter experience set in Africa and Europe, where Chris Redfield and partner Sheva must stop a deadly virus outbreak. The game blends classic survival‑horror tension with fast‑paced gunplay and cooperative gameplay for both solo and friends‑play.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Action‑horror enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Capcom
publisher
Capcom
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
78/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2009-03-05
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Engaging co‑op campaign
  • High‑quality graphics for its era
  • Varied weapon customization
  • Strong replay value with multiplayer modes
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Occasional performance drops on PC
  • Story may feel less horror‑focused than earlier entries
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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Resident Evil 5 Reviews

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