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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Virtua Fighter Animation
Virtua Fighter AnimationStep into the ring in this classic 3D fighting game based on the anime series.
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.

Virtua Fighter Animation brings the iconic blocky polygons and martial arts action of the beloved anime and arcade classic to home consoles. Players can choose from a roster of distinct fighters, each utilizing real-world martial arts disciplines ranging from Jeet Kune Do to Pro Wrestling. Developed by Aspect and published by Sega, the game combines fast-paced 1D-plane 3D fighting mechanics with nostalgic charm. Whether battling through single-player arcade ladders or challenging a friend in multiplayer, it delivers a faithful slice of mid-90s fighting game history.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Retro gamers and classic fighting game fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Aspect
publisher
Sega of America, Sega, Tec Toy
age rating
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
General
release date
1996-03-29
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Faithful adaptation of the anime series
  • Diverse roster of martial arts styles
  • Fun local multiplayer matches
  • Nostalgic retro 90s aesthetic
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Dated polygon graphics by modern standards
  • Limited game modes compared to modern fighters
  • Basic AI and balancing quirks
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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Virtua Fighter Animation Reviews

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