Apex Legends Reviews

Apex Legends is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Feb 8, 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.

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Feb 6, 2019

If there is one thing that Respawn's potential Fortnite killer Apex Legends appreciates, it is the delights of a properly executed slide.

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Feb 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.

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10 / 10.0
Feb 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.

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10 / 10.0
Feb 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.

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5 / 5.0
Feb 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.

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4.8 / 5.0
May 11, 2021

Although Apex Legends – Season 9 Legacy is pretty much on the same level as Season 8, it is indeed enjoyable.

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9.5 / 10.0
Feb 13, 2019

With a level of polish unseen in the genre, Apex Legends is the best battle royale ever made.

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9.5 / 10.0
Feb 12, 2019

Apex Legends provided more than what PUBG and Fortnite, even Blackout, had to offer. Despite having 60 players in the map, a forced squad-based battle royale with an impressive ping system, an awesome cast of Legends with peculiarly amusing dialogue, outstanding overall game performance and smooth gameplay, Apex Legends is the best battle royale game out there.

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9.5 / 10.0
Feb 19, 2019

Apex Legends is the most polished and entertaining battle royale to date, smartly evolving the genre in many ways, while at the same time delivering an unparalleled experience that will leave players eager for more and more time with the game.

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93 / 100
Feb 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.

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9.3 / 10.0
Feb 8, 2019

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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9.2 / 10.0
Feb 10, 2019

Apex Legends is a great example of hot to do a team-based battle royale. It excels when played in teams and communicating. A game that every battle arena game should follow. And it's free. Can it be even better?

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IGN
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Feb 13, 2019

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

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IGN
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2021

Apex Legends' mix of exciting characters, excellent gunplay, and unmatched FPS movement keep it a consistently fresh thrill.

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9 / 10
Feb 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.

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Feb 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.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 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.

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Wccftech
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Feb 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.

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Apr 21, 2020

Apex Legends remains one of the finest examples of battle royale in the medium and has only propelled itself to lofty new heights since crashing onto the scene back in 2019. Its future continues to look tremendously bright, with Respawn Entertainment listening intently to fans and building upon an already stellar foundation.

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