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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Rise of the Triad: Dark War
Rise of the Triad: Dark WarFast‑paced FPS where elite operatives battle a cult on a floating island.
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.

You join the High‑risk United Nations Taskforce (HUNT) to stop a maniac cult leader from unleashing a massacre on a remote island. The game thrusts you into chaotic combat with stairs of floating platforms, jump pads, and multi‑level arenas that push the classic blocky engine to new heights.\nFeaturing both single‑player missions and multiplayer deathmatches, the title blends over‑the‑top action, sci‑fi settings, and a tongue‑in‑cheek comedic tone, delivering a nostalgic yet fresh shooter experience across modern platforms.

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 classic FPS and retro action shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Apogee Software
publisher
FormGen, Apogee Software, icculus.org, Mobila Interactive, 3D Realms
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
General
release date
1994-12-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Fast, arcade‑style action
  • Innovative vertical level design
  • Humorous tone sets it apart
  • Cross‑platform availability
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Blocky graphics feel dated to new players
  • Limited modern multiplayer features
  • Soundtrack may feel repetitive
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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