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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
The Bureau: XCOM DeclassifiedTactical squad shooter set in Cold War alien invasion
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 an alternate 1960s, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified puts you in command of an elite team fighting a covert alien threat. Blend of third‑person shooting and strategic squad management delivers a tense, cinematic experience.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
2K Marin
publisher
2K Games
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
69/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2013-08-06
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep tactical squad control
  • Atmospheric 1960s setting
  • Varied alien enemy designs
  • Solid single‑player narrative
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Occasional AI glitches
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Uneven difficulty spikes
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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The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Reviews

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