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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Warframe
WarframeCo‑op sci‑fi shooter where Tenno wield customizable Warframes
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.

Warframe places players as Tenno, awakened from cryo‑sleep to battle the Grineer empire across the solar system. Guided by the Lotus, you equip powerful Warframe armor that grants unique offensive and defensive abilities for fast‑paced missions. Explore diverse planets, upgrade gear, and join clan‑based raids in a free‑to‑play, cross‑platform universe that blends shooter, RPG, and adventure elements.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Category
Battle Royale
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of cooperative sci‑fi shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Digital Extremes
publisher
Digital Extremes
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
73/100
General
release date
2013-03-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Free-to-play with extensive content
  • Deep customization via mods
  • Robust co‑op and clan systems
  • Regular updates and live events
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Grind‑heavy progression can feel repetitive
  • Microtransactions may affect balance
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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