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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle
SWAT 3: Close Quarters BattleTactical police action with realistic SWAT team command
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.

SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle puts you in the shoes of an elite police unit, demanding careful planning and precise execution in high‑risk scenarios. The game blends first‑person shooting with deep tactical controls, letting you coordinate teammates, breach doors, and negotiate with suspects. Built for PC, the title delivers a gritty, simulation‑style experience that rewards patience and strategic thinking, offering both a compelling single‑player campaign and robust tactical gameplay for fans of realistic shooters.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of realistic tactical shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Sierra Northwest
publisher
Sierra Entertainment
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1999-11-23
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep tactical command system
  • Authentic weapon and equipment handling
  • Robust mission editor for custom content
  • Highly detailed AI behavior
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited multiplayer modes (single‑player only)
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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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