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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam: The Second EncounterFast‑paced, over‑the‑top shooter that pits Sam 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 Second Encounter is the high‑octane sequel to the original classic, delivering relentless action with hordes of enemies across sprawling, sci‑fi arenas. Developed by Croteam and published by Gathering of Developers, the game blends humor, chaos, and classic FPS mechanics for an unforgettable experience. The title features both single‑player and robust multiplayer modes, including co‑operative play and split‑screen support, allowing friends to tackle the mayhem together on PC. Its retro‑style graphics and over‑the‑top weaponry have earned it a lasting reputation among shooter enthusiasts.

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 fast‑paced retro shooters
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, Split screen
critic score
91/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2002-01-24
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Non‑stop, adrenaline‑filled action
  • Robust local co‑op and split‑screen support
  • Huge variety of weapons and enemies
  • Highly replayable with multiple modes
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited online multiplayer features
  • No official mod support
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 Second Encounter Reviews

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