Apex Legends™

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.

Current Players: 238469
Developers: Respawn
Publishers: Electronic Arts
Release Date: Nov 4, 2020
Price (USD): Free
gunplay
movement mechanics
characters
competitive experience
updates
battle pass
new legends
monetization
server issues
matchmaking
cheaters
The general sentiment around the game reflects a <good> for its core gameplay mechanics and <bad> around its monetization and technical issues. Frequent complaints about <bad> server issues and <bad> hackers dampen the experience. While there is praise for its competitive gameplay and lore, persistent <bad> issues with cheaters and <bad> matchmaking lead to frustration. Overall, <good> elements of gunplay and movement keep interest alive, but <bad> monetization and lack of game-to-player consideration cause discontent.

Positive Points

  • Many players find the gunplay and movement mechanics outstanding.
  • A number of players enjoy the game's characters and the fun, intense matches.
  • The lore and story of the game add an appealing layer for some players.
  • Some players appreciate it as a competitive experience, naming it one of the best battle royales.
  • Negative Points

  • There is significant criticism regarding the game's monetization strategies, which are seen as excessive and greedy.
  • Many players express frustration over technical issues like server instability, crashes, and poor matchmaking.
  • Cheaters and hackers are reported as a frequent problem, with ineffective anti-cheat systems.
  • Criticism is directed at changes in matchmaking that make the game frustrating for both new and existing players.
  • Mixed Points

  • Some players appreciate the variety brought by new legends and updates, while others believe these updates negatively impact the game balance.
  • Battle pass content and pricing receive mixed reactions; some find it reasonable, while others see it as overpriced.
  • Common Themes

  • Monetization is a recurring theme, heavily criticized for its aggressiveness.
  • Technical issues such as server problems and game crashes are frequent complaints.
  • Player base feedback mentions a demand for better game balance and anti-cheat measures.
  • The high skill requirement and steep learning curve are often discussed.
  • Updated 5/16/2025, 12:01:07 AM UTC