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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Syndicate (2012)
Syndicate (2012)High‑octane cyber‑punk shooter with tactical squad control
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.

Syndicate drops players into a dystopian future where megacorporations wage war through augmented agents. The game blends fast‑paced shooting with strategic squad commands, letting you hack, blast and dominate the battlefield. The single‑player campaign offers a gritty narrative, while multiplayer modes let you team up or clash online in co‑operative and competitive matches, all set against a neon‑lit sci‑fi backdrop.

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 tactical sci‑fi shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Starbreeze Studios
publisher
Electronic Arts
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
79/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2012-02-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep tactical squad mechanics
  • Strong sci‑fi atmosphere
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Varied weapon customization
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Occasional AI glitches
  • Limited map variety
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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