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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
World of Warplanes
World of WarplanesMassively multiplayer aerial combat in the Golden Age of aviation
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.

World of Warplanes is a free-to-play MMO action game that lets players pilot iconic WWII-era aircraft in fast‑paced dogfights. Developed by Wargaming.net and Persha Studia, it offers a blend of arcade fun and historical detail. Since its 2013 launch, the game has grown a global community, featuring a variety of planes, battle modes, and progression systems that reward skill and strategy. Players can team up or compete in massive online battles across diverse maps.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Freemium
Category
Battle Royale
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Aviation fans and competitive gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Wargaming.net, Persha Studia
publisher
Wargaming.net
age rating
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
63/100
General
release date
2013-11-12
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Large selection of historically inspired planes
  • Free-to-play with optional cosmetics
  • Robust multiplayer and squad features
  • Regular content updates and events
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Microtransactions can affect progression speed
  • Arcade physics may not satisfy hardcore simulators
  • PC‑only limits platform accessibility
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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World of Warplanes Reviews

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