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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Vietcong 2
Vietcong 2Experience the brutal Tet Offensive in a gritty tactical shooter.
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 during the 1968 Tet Offensive, Vietcong 2 puts you in the boots of a US Captain escorting a war reporter through the chaotic streets of Hue. The campaign follows the historic assault from festive cease‑fire celebrations to the fierce battles for the Imperial Palace. The game blends tactical squad commands with intense first‑person combat across 14 distinct locations, delivering a gritty, historically‑inspired Vietnam War experience for PC gamers.

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
Fans of realistic Vietnam War shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Illusion Softworks, Pterodon
publisher
2K Games, Take-Two Interactive
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
68/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2005-10-24
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep tactical squad mechanics
  • Authentic Vietnam War setting
  • Varied single‑player missions
  • Robust multiplayer options
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Aged graphics compared to modern titles
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
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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Vietcong 2 Reviews

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