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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Virtua Fighter Kids
Virtua Fighter KidsChibi-styled arcade fighting action featuring the classic Virtua Fighter cast.
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 Kids is a humorous, chibi-styled spin-off of Sega's pioneering 3D fighting game franchise. Developed by Sega AM2 and released in 1996, the game retains the deep, technical martial arts mechanics of Virtua Fighter 2 while introducing oversized heads, comical animations, and faster pacing to create an accessible yet surprisingly robust competitive experience. Players can select from their favorite iconic characters scaled down into miniature proportions, battling across various arcade stages in both single-player and multiplayer modes. It stands out as a unique piece of arcade history, blending high-level fighting game depth with whimsical, lighthearted presentation.

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 fighting game fans and Sega enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Sega AM2
publisher
Sega
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
General
release date
1996-04-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Surprisingly deep and technical fighting mechanics
  • Humorous and charming chibi visual style
  • Faster and more frantic pace than the mainline series
  • Great multiplayer appeal for retro gaming fans
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Limited roster compared to mainline Virtua Fighter games
  • Graphics have aged significantly since its 1996 release
  • Lack of modern 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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