GamesRadar+ 100
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.
Trusted Reviews 90
Apex Legends is the real deal. While it might not convert the PUBG faithful or fans of the candy coloured build-fest that is Fortnite, there’s no denying that Respawn’s latest effort is very special indeed...There are problems, and the balance issue that currently lets every character wade around like an unkillable superman is certainly something I want to see resolved, but the foundations of the game – detailed teamwork, slick movement and good weapons handling – are all present and correct. With two friends at your side, this could be one of the best free FPS games out there.
Gameblog.fr 90
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. It will manage to make its way into the genre besides the "titan", Fortnite. The universe is complete and dives us into a fighting arena where we have to survive in order to please the public. After a very successful launch, Respawn holds the cards to make its battle royale game grow and surprise us even more.
XGN 85
Apex Legends is a new battle royale game from the makers of Titanfall with some cool new features. The game brings a mix of cool tech and a variety of characters. It does, however, only include one mode, which - to its credit - is fun to play.
Jeuxvideo.com 85
Saying that Apex Legends surprised us would be an understatement. Free, colorful and nervous, this new battle royale video game has many good ideas that make Apex stand apart.
SpazioGames 82
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.
IN PROGRESS & UNSCORED
Ars Technica
Let's be clear: this is nowhere near the rushed mess that we got from 2018's Radical Heights. There's plenty of fun to be had here for the low, low price of free (or at least "free"). But it's also a really strange release from Respawn—as in, this is the first playable product they've released since Titanfall 2 in late 2016. (And it's apparently the only thing we'll see for a while, as the team has confirmed in interviews that there's no Titanfall 3 in the wings.) Just one map? Barely any new combat ideas? More originality and spark in its microtransaction store than its "TF2 but slower" gameplay? [Impressions]
CNET
It's compelling to see a top-tier developer make innovative game design tweaks that change what we've come to expect in the battle royale genre. We'll have to continue to play, but from my perspective, Apex Legends is off to a great start. [Early impressions]
Cultured Vultures
Comparisons to Blackout and Overwatch feel unavoidable, but Respawn have created something that feels almost totally fresh with a clear pathway for a successful future. [Early impressions]
Game Informer
I’m pretty enthusiastic about Apex Legends right now. That could change depending on how intrusive (if at all) the game’s microtransactions are or if there are significant technical issues now that the game is out in public. However, as it stands, Respawn’s foray into battle royale is shaping up to be my favorite take on the popular subgenre. [Impressions]
GameSpot
This game is super polished...That being said...All of the progression in this game is cosmetic-based in a way... There's just something about the loot and the cosmetics that just doesn't do it for me... Ultimately though, this game is really fun and I had a great time. [4-5 Hour Impressions]
Giant Bomb
Jeff, Brad, and Ben jump into Respawn's new free-to-play battle royale game.
IGN
Apex Legends is, at the very least, a breath of fresh air for the Battle Royale genre. Respawn found a way give players identities, all while keeping the frantic excitement of dropping on a map with nothing but your wits. With a price tag of zero dollars, optional non-intrusive micro-transactions, and the promise of constant updates, Apex Legends started strong and shows no signs of slowing down. [Impressions]
Mashable
Respawn essentially reinvented the wheel here, creating a system of communication that effectively negates the need for verbal comms. Competing shooters would do well to take note. [Early impressions]
Metro GameCentral
It’s definitely not Titanfall 3, but it is a very well-designed battle royale game and perhaps it’s for the best that they didn’t try to combine the two. At this point in time it seems impossible to imagine anything dethroning Fortnite, but that doesn’t mean Respawn’s new game can’t become a legend in its own right. [Initial Verdict]
Polygon
My experience of playing Apex Legends is extremely positive. This is an exciting, well-crafted game, from a company that understands shooters and is clearly qualified to enter the battle royale fray. [Impressions]
Push Square
Guns feel great to shoot and Titanfall's movement system carries over to a point. It's a cohesive free-to-play title that has its heart in the right place. With a Battle Pass to come and a seemingly fair microtransaction economy to power it, Apex Legends has all the means to be a game we hear about consistently for the years to come.
Telegraph
Is it a Fortnite killer? Probably not. But as battle royales continue to be de rigeur, the challenge is to offer fascinating twists on the template. In that objective, it is looking like mission complete. [First-Look review]
The Jimquisition
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.
The Verge
For more casual shooter fans, the kinds who are drawn to Splatoon and solo Fortnite, Apex Legends is just about perfect. Instead of hearing some stranger yell at you for going the wrong way, you hear an in-game character suggesting a new route. It makes a big difference, and it turns an often intimidating genre into something a lot more approachable.
PC Gamer
The setting is cool, the map's cooler, and no other battle royale has first-person shooting this good or as deep a focus on team play. It's all good enough that I almost don't miss the wall running. [Hands-On Impressions]
PC Invasion
It’s also not too hard to find the right balance between quality visuals and consistent FPS. Solely talking about graphics, it’d be slightly below Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Battlefield V. However, it definitely ranks higher than Fortnite, PUBG, and a dozen other battle royale titles out there. I’d consider this a fairly smooth launch for a game that completely came as a surprise. [Technical review]
Metro GameCentral
It’s not ugly by any means but it does all feel a bit generic, especially considering how iconic Fortnite’s map has become. It’s well designed though, which is the important thing, and ultimately has more in common with Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout. [Early Verdict]