Apex Legends vs Shock Wave 2: Beyond the Gate

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 Shock Wave 2: Beyond the Gate you command Captain Flint and his crew aboard the Cortez, chasing alien thieves through a mysterious jumpgate. Explore six star systems, scan planets for mission sites, and choose the right weapons and equipment for each encounter. The game offers three distinct craft—a fighter, a hovercraft, and a stationary turret—to tackle varied missions, while wreckage analysis lets you craft ever‑more powerful gear. Live‑action cut‑scenes drive a sci‑fi story that unfolds across dozens of tactical missions.

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

• Rich sci‑fi storyline with live‑action cut‑scenes
• Three distinct craft types for varied gameplay
• Deep upgrade system based on alien salvage
• Retro 1995 graphics charm fans of classic games

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

• Limited to single‑player only
• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Interface can feel clunky compared to contemporary titles