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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Serious Sam 3: BFEClassic over‑the‑top shooter revives Sam's chaotic origins.
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.

Serious Sam 3: BFE returns to the series' roots with relentless, fast‑paced action set in a retro‑styled sci‑fi universe. Players blast through hordes of enemies across diverse locations while enjoying tongue‑in‑cheek humor and explosive set‑pieces. The game supports both solo and cooperative play, offering split‑screen modes and online multiplayer across PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Its blend of shooter mechanics, puzzle moments, and comedic storytelling makes it a unique entry in the indie action genre.

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 arena shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Croteam
publisher
Devolver Digital
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
71/100
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2011-11-22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Relentless, satisfying gunplay.
  • Robust co‑op and split‑screen options.
  • Wide weapon selection and upgrades.
  • Humorous, self‑aware storytelling.
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics feel dated compared to modern titles.
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive.
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent.
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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