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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Serious Sam: The First Encounter
Serious Sam: The First EncounterFast‑paced, retro‑style shooter that pits you against endless alien hordes.
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: The First Encounter is a classic first‑person shooter that delivers relentless action across sprawling, open arenas. Developed by Croteam, the game challenges players to survive wave after wave of bizarre enemies with a massive arsenal of weapons. The title features both single‑player and multiplayer modes, including co‑operative play, allowing friends to team up and tackle the chaos together. Its sci‑fi setting and over‑the‑top combat have made it a beloved indie shooter since its 2001 release.

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 fast‑paced action
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Croteam
publisher
Gathering of Developers
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
83/100
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2001-03-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Non‑stop, high‑octane action
  • Large variety of weapons
  • Robust co‑op multiplayer
  • Engaging retro aesthetic
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited narrative depth
  • Graphics may feel dated to modern players
  • No official console ports
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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Serious Sam: The First Encounter Reviews

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