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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Wing Commander
Wing CommanderEpic space combat saga that defined the sci‑fi shooter genre
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.

Wing Commander thrust players into the cockpit of a futuristic fighter, delivering cinematic dogfights against the alien Kilrathi empire. With its groundbreaking graphics and immersive storyline, the 1990 classic set a new standard for space simulators. The game offers a rich single‑player campaign, detailed ship controls, and a pioneering use of full‑motion video cutscenes, providing a deep narrative experience that still resonates with fans of classic action titles.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Space combat enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Origin Systems
publisher
GameTap Entertainment, Fujitsu Interactive, Sega Entertainment, Mindscape, Inc., Origin Systems, ASCII Corporation, Mindscape, Ocean Software
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1990-09-26
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Groundbreaking FMV storytelling
  • Deep tactical combat
  • Rich, branching narrative
  • Iconic sci‑fi atmosphere
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited control customization
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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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Wing Commander Reviews

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