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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
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SoulCalibur III
SoulCalibur IIIThe legendary weapon-based fighting game returns with deep single-player modes and epic battles.
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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.

SoulCalibur III is a critically acclaimed weapon-based fighting game developed by Project Soul and published by Namco. Building upon the success of its predecessors, it introduces innovative gameplay mechanics, a stunning historical-fantasy aesthetic, and an expanded roster of iconic warriors. The game features extensive modes including the strategic Chronicles of the Sword campaign and Tales of Souls narrative journeys. With robust character creation tools and refined competitive mechanics, it stands as a milestone in the fighting game genre on the PlayStation 2.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fighting game fans and solo players
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Project Soul
publisher
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Namco
age rating
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PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
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Competitive PvP
critic score
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83/100
General
msrp
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$49.99
release date
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2005-10-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Extensive character creation suite
  • Engaging strategy-RPG hybrid mode
  • Fluid and responsive weapon combat
  • Rich amount of unlockable content
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Lacks online multiplayer support
  • Occasional save data corruption bugs in early prints
  • Some character balance issues in competitive play
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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SoulCalibur III Reviews

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