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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
The Last of Us
The Last of UsSurvive in a world devastated by a deadly virus
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.

The Last of Us is a critically acclaimed action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog. The game follows the story of Joel, a hardened survivor, and Ellie, a young girl, as they navigate through a post-apocalyptic world infected by a deadly virus. The game features a strong narrative focus, deep characters, and intense gameplay mechanics.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Mature gamers and fans of survival horror games
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 3
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Naughty Dog
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
92/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2013-06-14
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Strong narrative focus and deep characters
  • Intense action sequences and survival mechanics
  • Emotional storytelling and character development
  • Highly immersive and engaging gameplay experience
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Some players may find the game's themes and content disturbing
  • The game's world can be quite dark and depressing at times
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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