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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Unreal Tournament 2004
Unreal Tournament 2004Fast‑paced sci‑fi shooter that defines arena combat
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.

Unreal Tournament 2004 delivers high‑octane, arena‑style multiplayer battles set in a futuristic sci‑fi universe. With a robust single‑player mode and a thriving online community, it remains a benchmark for competitive shooters.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Competitive FPS fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Epic Games
publisher
MacSoft Games, Epic Games, Atari, Inc.
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
88/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2004-03-16
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep weapon variety and balanced gameplay
  • Robust modding tools and community support
  • High replay value with multiple game modes
  • Stunning sci‑fi visuals for its era
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Older graphics may feel dated on modern hardware
  • Limited official single‑player campaign content
  • Occasional network latency issues on some servers
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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Unreal Tournament 2004 Reviews

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