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Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd RunnerPilot the legendary Orbital Frame Jehuty in high-speed, frantic mecha combat.
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.

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner is a fast-paced science fiction action game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan. Players assume control of the Orbital Frame Jehuty as it battles through hordes of enemy forces in breathtaking 3D environments, blending precise shooting mechanics with intense hack and slash combat. Originally released for the PlayStation 2, the game is renowned for its sleek anime-inspired art direction, fluid movement, and epic boss encounters. Experience a gripping narrative of rebellion and survival while mastering an arsenal of advanced sub-weapons and energy blades in this critically acclaimed sci-fi classic.

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
Mecha and sci-fi action fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
publisher
Konami
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
70/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
2003-02-13
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Incredible, fluid high-speed mecha movement
  • Striking anime-inspired visual style
  • Engaging blend of shooting and melee combat
  • Memorable and challenging boss fights
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Single player only with no multiplayer modes
  • Campaign length is relatively short
  • Occasional camera tracking issues in tight spaces
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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Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Reviews

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