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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Syndicate Wars
Syndicate WarsFuturistic cyber‑warfare in real‑time tactical action
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.

Set in a dystopian 2096, Syndicate Wars puts you in command of a cyber‑enhanced squad battling rival corporations for global dominance. The game blends fast‑paced action with deep strategic planning, offering both a compelling single‑player campaign and robust multiplayer skirmishes.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Strategy gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Bullfrog Productions
publisher
Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
50/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1996-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Atmospheric cyber‑punk setting
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Varied squad customization
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited save system
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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