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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingEpic hack‑and‑slash adventure across three heroic storylines.
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.

Featuring unlockable characters like Merry, Pippin, and Faramir, the title offers both solo and cooperative multiplayer modes on PC, Mac, and PlayStation 2. Players experience hack‑and‑slash combat, adventure puzzles, and fantasy storytelling in a single‑player or team setting.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of LOTR action games
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
EA Redwood Shores
publisher
Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
75/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2003-10-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Rich three‑track storyline
  • Co‑operative multiplayer adds replay value
  • Faithful recreation of film locations
  • Varied character abilities keep combat fresh
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Graphics show their age compared to modern titles
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Limited online matchmaking features
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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Reviews

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