Apex Legends vs Tobal No. 1

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.

Tobal No. 1 is an innovative 3D fighting game developed by DreamFactory and published by Square, featuring character designs by Akira Toriyama's Bird Studio. Helmed by Virtua Fighter and Tekken co-creator Seiichi Ishii, the title stands out for its high-resolution Gouraud-shaded graphics running at 640x480, fluid 3D movement allowing for behind-the-back attacks, and an intricate grappling system. Beyond traditional arcade-style fighting matches, the game introduced players to a sprawling dungeon exploration quest mode, adding unprecedented adventure depth to the genre. Upon its initial release, the PlayStation classic also famously bundled a highly anticipated playable demo for Final Fantasy VII, making it a landmark release in gaming history.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Smooth 60 frames per second fighting action with 3D movement
• Innovative and deep grappling system
• Engaging single-player quest mode adds incredible replay value
• Historic inclusion of the Final Fantasy VII demo

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Steep learning curve for complex grapple execution
• Quest mode environments can feel visually repetitive
• Limited character roster compared to later fighting titles