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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
War of the Roses
War of the RosesFight for the throne in brutal, historically‑inspired melee 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.

War of the Roses drops players into the chaotic battles of 15th‑century England, where swords, axes and pistols clash in fast‑paced, skill‑driven combat. With a focus on realistic weapon handling and tactical positioning, the game delivers intense duels and large‑scale multiplayer skirmishes that feel both cinematic and gritty. The game offers a deep progression system, allowing players to customize their fighters with period‑accurate armor and weapons, while the multiplayer modes let you lead a squad or go solo in historically themed arenas. Whether you prefer one‑on‑one duels or chaotic team battles, War of the Roses provides a visceral experience for fans of action‑packed historical combat.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Historical melee combat fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Fatshark
publisher
Paradox Interactive
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Multiplayer
critic score
79/100
General
msrp
$29.99
release date
2012-10-02
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Deep weapon variety with realistic handling
  • Strong emphasis on skill over RNG
  • Rich historical atmosphere and accurate armor designs
  • Robust multiplayer modes for team play
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited single‑player content beyond tutorials
  • Occasional matchmaking latency 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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War of the Roses Reviews

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