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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
XIII
XIIIUnravel a deadly conspiracy in a stylized cel-shaded first-person shooter.
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.

XIII is a cel-shaded first-person shooter based on the popular Belgian cult comic created by Jean Van Hamme and illustrated by William Vance. Players step into the shoes of an amnesiac protagonist accused of assassinating the President of the United States, hunted by the FBI, CIA, and dangerous killers while trying to uncover their true identity. The game blends intense FPS action with stealth mechanics, featuring over fifteen weapons, interactive environmental objects, and a unique comic book aesthetic complete with visualized sound effects and action pop-ups. Players must navigate a global conspiracy, acquire skills like lockpicking and dual-wielding, and survive a gripping thriller campaign.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of retro shooters and comic books
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Ubisoft Paris
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment, Feral Interactive
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
73/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2003-11-18
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Distinctive and timeless cel-shaded art style
  • Engaging mystery-filled conspiracy storyline
  • Creative use of comic book presentation elements
  • Solid mix of action and stealth gameplay
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Some environments can feel repetitive
  • Stealth mechanics lack modern depth
  • Artificial intelligence can be unpredictable
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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