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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. BrawlThe legendary third installment featuring iconic characters and Final Smashes.
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.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the third installment in the beloved crossover fighting game series, following up on Super Smash Bros. Melee. It retains all core mechanics of the franchise, including damage meters, stocks, and Smash-style attacks, while introducing devastating super attacks called Final Smashes. Players can also dive into a brand-new side-scrolling platform adventure mode titled The Subspace Emissary, where Nintendo's iconic heroes unite to stop the Subspace Army and the ultimate mastermind, Tabuu. With support for both single-player and multiplayer modes, it delivers an unforgettable crossover showdown.

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 Nintendo enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Sora
publisher
Nintendo
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
91/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2008-01-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Massive roster of iconic Nintendo characters
  • Engaging and lengthy Subspace Emissary adventure mode
  • Introduction of game-changing Final Smashes
  • Incredible replay value for both solo and multiplayer sessions
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Movement speed feels noticeably slower compared to Melee
  • Random tripping mechanic can disrupt competitive flow
  • Online multiplayer performance can be inconsistent
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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Super Smash Bros. Brawl Reviews

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