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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Sin and Punishment
Sin and PunishmentAn intense on-rails shooter masterpiece from legendary developer Treasure.
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.

Sin and Punishment is a critically acclaimed rail shooter originally released for the Nintendo 64. Players navigate dystopian sci-fi landscapes while simultaneously controlling movement and aiming attacks in a unique blend of shooting and melee combat. Developed by Treasure in collaboration with Nintendo R&D1, the game combines fast-paced arcade action with a bizarre, sprawling narrative. Its innovative control scheme and relentless action sequences have cemented its status as a cult classic in the genre.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Retro arcade and rail shooter fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Treasure, Nintendo R&D1
publisher
Nintendo
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
86/100
General
release date
2000-11-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Innovative simultaneous movement and aiming mechanics
  • Breathtaking set pieces and memorable boss fights
  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer mode
  • Distinctive art style and atmospheric soundtrack
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Short overall campaign length typical of the arcade genre
  • Can be punishingly difficult for novice players
  • Limited platform availability historically
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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Sin and Punishment Reviews

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