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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Yakuza
YakuzaStep into the brutal Japanese underworld as ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu in a gripping 2005 epic.
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.

After taking the blame for a murder he didn't commit, Kazuma Kiryu emerges from a ten-year prison sentence to a chaotic underworld. The Tojo Clan's vault has been drained of 10 billion yen, and the entire Japanese mafia is hunting for the missing fortune. Guided by a mysterious young girl, Kiryu must navigate betrayal, intense street brawls, and deep criminal conspiracies to uncover the truth. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega, this groundbreaking action-adventure blends open-world sandbox exploration with visceral beat 'em up combat. Players experience a richly detailed slice of Tokyo's nightlife while engaging in dynamic hand-to-hand fights, dramatic cinematic storytelling, and a deep narrative about honor, family, and crime.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of gritty crime dramas and action brawlers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
publisher
Sega
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
77/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2005-12-08
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Compelling, cinematic crime drama story
  • Visceral and satisfying beat 'em up combat
  • Atmospheric and immersive recreation of the Japanese underworld
  • Memorable cast of characters and deep lore
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Rigid save system mechanics typical of its era
  • Clunky controls in certain traversal and combat situations
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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