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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Rune
RuneWield a massive axe and carve your legend through Norse myth.
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.

In Rune, you step into the boots of Ragnar the Viking, a fearsome warrior battling through a richly detailed 3D world inspired by Norse legend. The game blends hack‑and‑slash combat with exploration across stunning above‑ground and underground kingdoms, culminating in a showdown with the shadowy Sark Amen. Featuring both single‑player and multiplayer modes, Rune challenges you to master a variety of swords, axes, and magical devices while solving puzzles and confronting mythic creatures. Its gritty atmosphere and brutal combat make it a classic action‑adventure experience for mature gamers.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of gritty hack‑and‑slash action
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Human Head Studios
publisher
Nine Realms, Human Head Studios, Gathering of Developers
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
70/100
General
msrp
$29.99
release date
2000-11-18
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep Norse-inspired world
  • Varied weapon arsenal
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Aged graphics compared to modern titles
  • Occasional control clunkiness
  • Limited post‑release content updates
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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