Apex Legends

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Respawn effectively blends the squad-based battle royale and hero shooter, nailing movement and terrain traversal while ensuring weapons feel smooth and responsive. This is the new gold standard for the genre.

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93/100

James Davenport (PC Gamer)

Apex Legends is a quiet revolution in how we communicate in games, and an excellent team-based battle royale I can recommend to anyone, caveat-free.

February 11, 2019 |

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Apex Legends is squad-based battle royale done right, complete with cool heroes, a superb communication system, and polished mechanics.

February 11, 2019 |

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9/10

Steven Petite (IGN)

9.3/10

Javy Gwaltney (Game Informer)

Respawn successfully blends battle royale and hero shooters to great effect, raising the bar for free-to-play first-person shooters.

February 8, 2019 |

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James Davenport (PC Gamer)

93/100 - (Read Review)

Apex Legends is a quiet revolution in how we communicate in games, and an excellent team-based battle royale I can recommend to anyone, caveat-free.

Steven Petite (IGN)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Apex Legends is squad-based battle royale done right, complete with cool heroes, a superb communication system, and polished mechanics.

Javy Gwaltney (Game Informer)

9.3/10 - (Read Review)

Respawn successfully blends battle royale and hero shooters to great effect, raising the bar for free-to-play first-person shooters.

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
3DNews	Алексей Лихачев	9 / 10	02-16-2019	A fantastic battle royale game and one of the best shooters of this generation. Also, it’s free!	Read review
AbsoluteXbox	Steve Millward	5 / 5 stars	02-14-2019	Every other shooter that comes out these days has a Battle Royale mode tagged on or has one in the pipeline but Apex Legends stands head and shoulders above them all. It’s mix of slick and fast paced gameplay coupled with its intense and constantly moving combat is going to be hard to surpass.	Read review
Bazimag	Mohammad Reza Heidari	9 / 10	02-26-2019	Apex Legends is definitely worthy of being called “The best battle royale of this generation”. By having an amazing and enjoyable gunplay and also a good mixture of elements that make battle royale games fun, Apex Legends has managed to become a game that is worth investing hundreds of hours in.	Read review
CGMagazine	Preston Dozsa	9.5 / 10	02-13-2019	With a level of polish unseen in the genre, Apex Legends is the best battle royale ever made.	Read review
COGconnected	Andrew Gilbert	85 / 100	02-12-2019	Overall, I’ve found more to enjoy in Apex Legends than to gripe about, particularly in the game’s colorful cast of characters	Read review
Critical Hit	Alessandro Barbosa	9 / 10	02-13-2019	Apex Legends is a surprisingly different interpretation of the Battle Royale formula that introduces new rules for engagement while also refining many of the issues the genre has grappled with for months. It’s ingenious tagging system and clever character abilities make it a multiplayer shooter that’s easy to pick up and play, but also deep enough to sink hundreds of hours into for months to come.	Read review
cublikefoot	Chase Ferrin	9 / 10	02-22-2019	Apex Legends is exactly what the battle royale genre needed. Not only does it improve upon its predecessors, but it adds its own unique twist in the process, providing for a really refreshing battle royale experience. From its slick movement to its extensive ping system, there’s a lot to like here.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Jimmy Donnellan	9 / 10	02-10-2019	Even the most jaded of battle royale fans will find their interest rejuvenated by Apex Legends thanks to Respawn’s attention to detail, superior gunplay, and fantastic innovations, even if the loot boxes and progression system need addressing.	Read review
Daily Mirror	Matt Osborn	5 / 5 stars	02-13-2019	The game is one for the long run, bringing some fantastic new features to the genre that set it apart from its rivals.	Read review
Destructoid	Dan Roemer	8.5 / 10	02-15-2019	Ultimately, I’m excited to see Respawn’s plans for the future. Although Apex Legends is fairly light on content at the moment, after having played it for over a week now, it’s become my new favorite battle royale game. Matches are quick enough that I never feel burned by a sudden loss and jumping back in with different legend makes it more addictive than any battle royale I’ve played so far.	Read review
Digiato	Pedram Bahadori	90 / 100	02-12-2019	There is a clear open road for Apex Legends to succeed and the latest game of Respawn Entertainment is a game to enjoy even if you now hate battle royale games. But in terms of future, it comes all to good and consistent support from the devs.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Nathaniel Stevens	9 / 10	02-10-2018	Apex Legends is one of the more entertaining, beautifully balanced, and gorgeous games in the Battle Royale genre. The fact that it is free is delightful, and a good move by Respawn Entertainment. I hope they continue this trend with future updates. I may yet stay in this genre for a while because of this game.	Read review
Digital Trends	Nic Reuben	4 / 5 stars	03-13-2019	Refined and intuitive, Apex Legends is a maturation of battle royale.	Read review
DualShockers	Noah Buttner	10 / 10	02-11-2019	A step above the rest, Apex Legends is a masterful re-examination of the battle royale genre that will inform multiplayer launches to come.	Read review
Game Informer	Javy Gwaltney	9.3 / 10	02-08-2019	Respawn successfully blends battle royale and hero shooters to great effect, raising the bar for free-to-play first-person shooters	Read review
Game Rant	Dalton Cooper	4 / 5 stars	02-09-2019	Respawn’s Apex Legends is easily one of the better battle royale games on the market, and while it’s not perfect, it has plenty of potential and room to grow.	Read review
Game Revolution	Paul Tamburro	4.5 / 5 stars	02-19-2019	Apex Legends has raised the bar for battle royale games. It minimizes downtime, places an emphasis on intense gunfights, and replaces nameless characters with a memorable bunch of heroes.	Read review
Gameblog	Eva Martinello	9 / 10	02-08-2019	Apex Legends isn’t the last Titanfall game that we were waiting for, but it managed to surprise us by its innovative gameplay, inspired not only by the Battle Royale genre, but also by FPS and MOBA games.	Read review
GameGrin	Alexander Mackay	8 / 10	03-15-2019	A great addition to a genre that most don’t even bother developing for anymore in the shadow of the titans, defying that trend and standing out as a serious competitor.	Read review
GameMAG	Blaze	7 / 10	02-06-2019	Apex Legends will disappoint Titanfall fans with the lack of some important series’ features, but, nevertheless, it is extremely fair game with dynamic gameplay, good shooting and nice graphics. It has potential.	Read review
GamePro	Unknown	85 / 100	02-20-2019	Respawn does not reinvent Battle Royale, but the teamplay focus makes it one of the best in the genre.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	8.2 / 10	02-10-2019	Apex Legends delivers the best team based battle royale available, it runs well across platforms and it’s fun to play.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Johnny Hurricane	9 / 10	02-22-2019	Though I entered a skeptic of Apex Legends, my experience with the title has made me believe that it the best battle royale game currently on the market.	Read review
Gamersky	Unknown	8.9 / 10	02-20-2019	Apex Legends is a unique battle royale game focuses on the battle. The gameplay is much faster and intenser compared with PUBG or Fortnite. The biggest problem, for now, is lacking in content, but I believe it will be better when new maps or new weapons come out.	Read review
GameSpot	Phil Hornshaw	9 / 10	02-25-2019	Respawn hammers out a lot of the dents in battle royale, and its addition of some of the best ideas in shooters gives a new shine to the genre.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Ford James	5 / 5 stars	02-08-2019	An immaculate battle royale that could be sold at a premium price point, but instead is one of the best free-to-play games ever.	Read review
GameZone	Cade Onder	8.5 / 10	02-08-2019	Respawn has successfully entered the battle royale genre with Apex Legends, allowing itself to take notes from its predecessors and come in and build upon the foundation laid before them. By refining the formula rather than making a significant effort to reinvent the battle royale wheel, this studio has proven themselves as unmistakable masters of their craft with both the Titanfall series and now Apex.	Read review
GamingBolt	Corey Gavaza	7 / 10	02-08-2019	Apex Legends is a fun entry into the battle royale genre. Besides suffering from	Read review
Geeks Under Grace	E.L. Wilsom	8.5 / 10	02-18-2019	Apex Legends is a great squad based battle royale game for groups who may already be playing other battle royale games, but if your playing solo you’ll get stuck with random players. Overall, Apex Legends is worth trying at the free to play price point.	Read review
God is a Geek	Nicola Ardron	9 / 10	02-12-2019	Apex Legends is a superb game featuring an excellent array of heroes, tight, responsive gun play, smooth movement, smart communication system and an astonishing level of polish in a free-to-play game.	Read review
GotGame	Paul Jennette	10 / 10	02-13-2019	It’s possible that Apex Legends could finally put the nail in the coffin of Fortnite’s reign over the genre. With updates and new content impending, Apex Legends is sure to keep players entertained for a long time to come.	Read review
Guardian	Keith Stuart	4 / 5 stars	02-15-2019	The latest Fortnite competitor is a sleek sci-fi battle royale blaster that demands skill and rewards with exhilarating fun	Read review
IGN	Steven Petite	9 / 10	02-13-2019	Apex Legends is squad-based battle royale done right, complete with cool heroes, a superb communication system, and polished mechanics.	Read review
IGN Italy	Francesco Destri	8.8 / 10	02-10-2019	Apex Legends is a team-based battle royale full of beautiful ideas and with a very intriguing tactical approach.	Read review
Jump Dash Roll	Peter Taylor	9 / 10	02-14-2019	Apex Legends lays down the gauntlet to established Battle Royale games such as Fortnite and PUBG. The ping system alone is worth its weight in gold and allows for the more reserved gamers amongst us to join in and have fun. Loot boxes aside, Apex Legends is fast, fun and buttery smooth to play.	Read review
MMOGames	Taylor Hidalgo	7 / 10	02-21-2019	Overall, it’s hard to fault Apex Legends, but it also feels like it was trying to be something else too and couldn’t quite bridge the gap. It is a fine game, one that will undoubtedly join an inescapable part of the streaming—and undoubtedly eSports—circuit. It just feels like there’s potential in all of the polish, just wasn’t given enough time to percolate and come out of the gate with something bigger.	Read review
MMORPG.com	Chris Bowman	9 / 10	03-01-2019	For a game that had literally zero marketing, it has taken the player base by storm.	Read review
New Game Network	Ben Thomas	84 / 100	02-15-2019	With its razor-sharp gunplay, slick movement, ping system, and great combat arena, Apex Legends takes the Battle Royale genre to the next rung on the ladder and challenges its competitors to do better.	Read review
NoobFeed	Adam Siddiqui	80 / 100	02-08-2019	The battle royale genre has become a crowded field, with many developers and publishers attempting to cut their own piece of the pie since PUBG and Fortnite skyrocketed the genre. Now, Respawn Entertainment decided to throw their hat into the arena with their own game that was leaked and released in under a week, Apex Legends. As a free-to-play game, Respawn Entertainment has successfully created an incredible game using the formula.	Read review
PC Gamer	James Davenport	93 / 100	02-12-2019	Apex Legends is a quiet revolution in how we communicate in games, and an excellent team-based battle royale I can recommend to anyone, caveat-free.	Read review
PCGamesN	Ali Jones	9 / 10	02-15-2019	Respawn’s game elevates its entire genre, doing away with its failings while innovating upon its strengths. From out of nowhere, it’s become the prodigious new face of a worldwide phenomenon.Ali Jones	Read review
Polygon	Chan Khee Hoon	Recommended	02-20-2019	It would be remiss of me not to point out the small but diverse roster of characters in Apex Legends. Out of the current band of eight Legends, the presence of four people of color and two LGBTQ characters is a heartening first step. In particular, the mysterious hunter Bloodhound is probably the most — if not the first — prominent example of a nonbinary character in a mainstream shooter. Yet Apex Legends also faces the same narrative challenges that the relatively progressive Overwatch had with inclusivity. In a genre that carries a greater emphasis on gameplay rather than storytelling, injecting meaningful representation can admittedly be a trying process.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Matt Cox	Recommended	02-19-2019	Apex goes so much further, reaching into every corner of a well-trodden formula and lavishing it with saucy new ideas.	Read review
Screen Rant	Rob Keyes	4.5 / 5 stars	02-09-2019	Respawn Entertainment’s surprise release is a super polished and innovative battle royale that’s easily the best in the genre.	Read review
Shacknews	Sam Chandler	8 / 10	02-18-2019	All things considered, Apex Legends is the battle royale game players have been waiting for. It nails the movement and terrain traversal while ensuring weapons feel meaty and responsive. Even the inclusion of light hero shooter features melds surprisingly well with the battle royale genre. Respawn Entertainment has set a new gold standard for what players should expect from their battle royale experiences.	Read review
Skill Up	Ralph Panebianco	Recommended	02-10-2019	Video Review	Read review
SpazioGames	Marino Puntorieri	8.2 / 10	02-08-2019	Apex Legends is a good Battle Royale game, both in terms of hero-shooter features and approachable gameplay. A new point of view for free Battle Royal games and players.	Read review
Telegraph	Tom Hoggins	5 / 5 stars	02-06-2019	If there is one thing that Respawn’s potential Fortnite killer Apex Legends appreciates, it is the delights of a properly executed slide.	Read review
The Jimquisition	Jim Sterling	Recommended	02-05-2019	Right now, it’s an impressively solid game, even if it’s a bit unremarkable. Also the microtransactions and loot boxes leave much to be desired.	Read review
TrueAchievements	Kevin Tavore	4 / 5 stars	02-09-2019	Respawn has created a team-focused game that plays wonderfully, with each gun balanced to feel powerful in its own way.	Read review
Twinfinite	Jesse Vitelli	4 / 5 stars	02-12-2019	In its first week it has already made great strides to show the industry there is a space for new battle royale games to thrive if you do it right. Apex Legends is an incredibly intuitive and well-thought-out battle royale game that is worth trying out for yourself.	Read review
USgamer	Mathew Olson	4 / 5 stars	07-28-2020	After five seasons of updates and changes, Apex Legends is still very much the top-notch battle royale experience it was shortly after it launched.	Read review
Wccftech	Kai Powell	9 / 10	02-12-2019	Apex Legends is a surprise addition to the battle royale genre that rewards players for team play rather than playing maverick and gunning for high kill counts. If Respawn can keep new content and characters flowing, Apex Legends easily stands a chance at being the best in the genre.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Aaron Weeks	4 / 5 stars	02-13-2019	Apex Legends is an innovative breath of fresh air for the battle royale genre. The class-based gameplay and focus on teamwork make for a unique and memorable experience, that will quickly earn it the right to stand toe-to-toe with other battle royale mainstays.	Read review

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Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale game where legendary challengers fight for glory, fame, and fortune on the fringes of the Frontier. Explore a growing roster of diverse characters and experience intense tactical squad play in a bold, new evolution of battle royale.

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