Apex Legends vs Shock Wave

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.

Set in 2019, Earth faces a sudden alien onslaught that wipes out its military. As the newest pilot of the orbital carrier Omaha’s F-177 squadron, you must defend humanity from towering walkers and swift alien aircraft. Across ten missions spanning locations like Cairo, Los Angeles, and the Congo, you’ll manage fuel and ammo, refuel at supply depots, and use lasers and missiles to crush the enemy. Live‑action cutscenes weave a gritty story between battles.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Fast‑paced arcade action
• Varied mission locales
• Resource management adds depth
• Cinematic live‑action storytelling

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Graphics dated by modern standards
• Limited multiplayer options
• Fixed weapon loadout per mission