Apex Legends

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 109 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 47 out of 109
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  1. Krzyhu666
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. The graphics are great and the gameplay. Well done PANIC BUTTON
  2. KINGTUTT52
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    pretty damn good job from the panic button folks. this game shines in handheld mode. really happy with this port
  3. twinrcs
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    I love Apex Legends on PC but I don't have very good PC and I have on PC 15-40 FPS and on switch for me is 30 FPS fine I love it! For me it is 10/10!
  4. SMSpeedrun
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Das Spiel ist zwar auf PC Noch besser, aber Trotzdem finde Ich die Switch Version Gut
  5. taito2000
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Love this game. Have been enjoying it on Switch plenty. Don’t understand these horrible reviews.
  6. Gameboy25
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    The grapichs isnt the best but I think this game is worth trying on the Nintendo Switch. Its free to play so cant really complain that much. Im not even that kind of person who plays this kinds of games. I have already played it for more than 10 hours for the last few days. I was suprised that this game even worked on the Nintendo Switch the way it does. But I truly recommend to play theThe grapichs isnt the best but I think this game is worth trying on the Nintendo Switch. Its free to play so cant really complain that much. Im not even that kind of person who plays this kinds of games. I have already played it for more than 10 hours for the last few days. I was suprised that this game even worked on the Nintendo Switch the way it does. But I truly recommend to play the game in docked mode to get 720p. In handheld mode its only 576p apparently.… Expand
  7. legodude95
    Mar 11, 2021
    8
    Is this the best version of Apex Legends? No. But it is a truly impressive port to get the game running on Switch. I had some lag issues on launch day along with some very choppy FPS, but over the past 24 hours the game is now holding a constant 30 FPS.

    If you own a Switch, at the very least give the game a shot. It's free, after all!
  8. Scottview
    Mar 10, 2021
    7
    Utterly amazing game, but not on switch. The frame rate can get VERY choppy at times, the visuals are incredibly muddy, and to top it off, it's plagued by input lag. It's a real shame for an otherwise fantastic game. If Switch is your only way of playing Apex, you may find it acceptable, but you'd be far better off playing anywhere else. Without the performance, visual, or controlUtterly amazing game, but not on switch. The frame rate can get VERY choppy at times, the visuals are incredibly muddy, and to top it off, it's plagued by input lag. It's a real shame for an otherwise fantastic game. If Switch is your only way of playing Apex, you may find it acceptable, but you'd be far better off playing anywhere else. Without the performance, visual, or control problems, it would be a 9/10 or 10/10 for me. Definitely my favorite battle royale game.… Expand
  9. Raging
    Mar 14, 2021
    7
    Absolutely loving this game. The quality decrease is unfortunate but not surprising. FOR IT BEING A SWITCH and especially on my switch lite, it runs fantastically. There’s the occasional frame drop but not enough to be like “OMG get me off this game” I’ve gotten a few wins thus far which has been incredibly satisfying knowing I’m beating people with better hardware then me. It plays theAbsolutely loving this game. The quality decrease is unfortunate but not surprising. FOR IT BEING A SWITCH and especially on my switch lite, it runs fantastically. There’s the occasional frame drop but not enough to be like “OMG get me off this game” I’ve gotten a few wins thus far which has been incredibly satisfying knowing I’m beating people with better hardware then me. It plays the EXACT same as PS and Xbox. Obviously with lowered frame rate, draw distance, and quality. But after a few games I didn’t feel like I was at a major disadvantage. Now I can’t speak for docked mode because I only have a Switch lite, but I can say that I am very satisfied with how it plays on the Switch lite. If you played this ON A NINTENDO SWITCH expecting the world or anything similar to PS/Xbox quality wise then you are incredibly foolish. It’s nice being able to play one of my favorite BRs on the go! I definitely recommend this game for those that might not be familiar with Apex!… Expand
  10. n8juice
    Mar 22, 2021
    7
    So this is not the best platform to play this game. But it is very much a playable experience. It was a little disconcerting for me because I'm used to 60 fps on ps4 and 75 on pc, so going to switch with it's inconsistent 30 was interesting. But I would never say that the game reaches unplayable fps, or less than 20 fps, and if it does its not for very long. Overall the visuals of theSo this is not the best platform to play this game. But it is very much a playable experience. It was a little disconcerting for me because I'm used to 60 fps on ps4 and 75 on pc, so going to switch with it's inconsistent 30 was interesting. But I would never say that the game reaches unplayable fps, or less than 20 fps, and if it does its not for very long. Overall the visuals of the game doesn't bother me that much as long as I'm in handheld mode. Playing on the tv is a little rough. I do think that if panic button keeps working on the game it will get better. Personally I wouldn't mind some more graphic cutbacks if it meant a stable fps and a clearer picture( they need to remove a lot of the shadows that aren't needed.) But for what the game is, I would say it's a lot of fun. I've already won three matches on switch and had a pretty decent time doing it. Ultimately if you have access to a more powerful platform, play on there. But if you are on the go or don't own any other platform, I would recommend giving this game a try. But just play in handheld mode, trust me :)… Expand
  11. Sagikkun
    Mar 27, 2021
    7
    Apex is definitely a game changer in battle royal games - there are way too many things done so well. Fast, adrenaline, well looking game running so smoothly, with such a satisfying feel of shooting, killing opponents and getting a wins. Should I even mention the perfect in-game communication system? You can also buy every character without spending a single real coin.
    This is the best    Apex is definitely a game changer in battle royal games - there are way too many things done so well. Fast, adrenaline, well looking game running so smoothly, with such a satisfying feel of shooting, killing opponents and getting a wins. Should I even mention the perfect in-game communication system? You can also buy every character without spending a single real coin.
    This is the best combination of Fortnite and Overwatch.
    Sadly, besides duos/trios and rankes, there are no other modes. Which feel really poor. Because of this, it would be 8/10 on any other platform - on the Switch tho, its even worse because of not so well port... especially for a game like this, the resolution is extremely important.    … Expand
  12. cheese-chasers
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    this game is a very competitive battle royale FPS shooter, you will have to be alert with your teamates and have to hone in your aiming skills to be able to win, the game is very fun and offers a 3v3 PVP gamemode in case you get tired of battle royales, personally I feel as it is the worst of the titanfall franchise but still a good game
  13. AncientSting
    Feb 25, 2022
    6
    Panic button did a good job bringing this game to the switch, is a good multiplayer game, but the graphics could be better.
  14. LordOMO
    Mar 13, 2021
    4
    It was clear from the start that a Nintendo Switch port of the popular FPS Battle Royale "Apex Legends" would be a massive undertaking and come with many compromises. Nonetheless the end result is shockingly rough, in part due to different reasons than expected.
    Let's break it down:
    The game runs at 720p in docked mode and 576p in handheld mode while targeting 30fps here. No surprises    It was clear from the start that a Nintendo Switch port of the popular FPS Battle Royale "Apex Legends" would be a massive undertaking and come with many compromises. Nonetheless the end result is shockingly rough, in part due to different reasons than expected.
    Let's break it down:
    The game runs at 720p in docked mode and 576p in handheld mode while targeting 30fps here. No surprises here considering how much weaker the Switch is compared to other consoles.

    The bad news however is that the game rarely ever hits its target framerate. It can vary from match to match but often the framerate chuggs along in the twenties and drops even lower during combat.

    What's surprising then is the choices that the developers of the port (Panic Button) made when it comes to the graphics downgrade of the game. In screenshots it actually looks better than expected. Reflections are reduced but still present, asset quality has been downgraded but still looks fairly detailed, characters and objects cast dynamic shadows and so on and so fort. And while playing you can see trees and foliage swinging in the wind and creatures moving around far in the distant background.
    Why they decided to keep all of this for the Switch version is a mystery to me. Thanks to really aggressive LODs and lots of pop-in this results in a very unclean looking image that actually looks worse than other games with simpler graphics. This game desperately needs to offer a performance mode that cuts out all of the unnecessary visual effects and focuses on a clean image and good framerates. Playability should have been the number one priority! Trees swinging in the wind and casting dynamic shadows not so much.

    There are also other issues present right now: motion controls in handheld mode are broken, handheld mode also has a lot of input lag, the game has crashed on me 3 times already, Switch players get matched with Xbox and Playstation players by default and there is a game breaking bug in the tutorial area.

    All in all I feel like Panic Button blew it with this port. I don't know what happened behind the scenes but at least from the outside this looks like it was either rushed or they didn't have their priorities straight. Getting the game in a playable state should have been their number one goal and they missed it. Panic Button needed to be bold in making some drastic graphical cuts and downgrades rather than giving us something that looks mostly the same as the XBox One version but much blurrier and with terrible framerates.

    That being said I am hopeful that they can at least somewhat fix this mess in post by optimizing their code even further and providing players with the option to turn down or deactivate graphical effects in order to get less pop in and better framerates. Panic Button have been known to be forthcoming in that regard so hopefully they work extra hard on this one. As of now however this is the worst performing online shooter I've ever played.    … Expand
  15. erdroxx
    Mar 17, 2021
    4
    Its a basic battle royale,Apex Legends was not the best game of his gender.
  16. Captiosus
    Mar 11, 2021
    3
    A shoddy port by Panic Button. A rare misfire. Sub-HD graphics in handheld (576p), 30fps max but frequently drops into the high teens/low 20's during firefights, draw distance is about a quarter of other platforms that you'll be crossplaying against. If this was ported only to be on Switch, it might be somewhat excusable. But they marketed it as a feature complete, parity version withA shoddy port by Panic Button. A rare misfire. Sub-HD graphics in handheld (576p), 30fps max but frequently drops into the high teens/low 20's during firefights, draw distance is about a quarter of other platforms that you'll be crossplaying against. If this was ported only to be on Switch, it might be somewhat excusable. But they marketed it as a feature complete, parity version with other platforms and it's anything but. Playing against Xbox or PlayStation users, you will end up being steamrolled. Turning off crossplay, you'll be waiting forever to find a match.

    It is objectively the worst way to play the game, and having it in a portable formfactor doesn't excuse the flaws of the game. If you can play it on any other platform, play that instead. If you only have a Switch... well, disable crossplay, but be ready for long waits.    … Expand
  17. LewisDanny
    Nov 10, 2022
    3
    Need to get that cross-progression going, fam. Also, Catalyst... seriously? You guys know what you did. Get it together...
  18. Ducksskill
    Mar 15, 2021
    3
    This is almost unplayable. The resolution is so low it makes it hard to see characters more than 10 feet away. This is amplified if you plug your switch into a dock. Apex Legends is certainly one of the most fun battle royales mainly because of its fantastic movement. Its entirely overshadowed because of the sheer lack of resolution. If you can get Mario Odyessy to run at 60fps at full HD,This is almost unplayable. The resolution is so low it makes it hard to see characters more than 10 feet away. This is amplified if you plug your switch into a dock. Apex Legends is certainly one of the most fun battle royales mainly because of its fantastic movement. Its entirely overshadowed because of the sheer lack of resolution. If you can get Mario Odyessy to run at 60fps at full HD, there are no excuses.… Expand
  19. Zenek73
    Mar 20, 2021
    2
    I was able to play it may 3 times. After that matchmaking lasted 10 or more minutes so I returned to much better splatoon2. :)
    When matchmaking in Apex start then I can go to grocery return ant it still matching...
  20. Acypa
    Sep 18, 2021
    2
    Earlier its was best BR, now its **** worst servers, worst updates, worst anticheat.
  21. FrogSecurity
    Mar 11, 2021
    2
    Please remove anti-aliasing. The game itself is a ton of fun. I have it on my pc and i was really excited then i saw, that it coming on switch. And 30 fps is ok, no cross savings is bad, but i can live with it. But the anti-aliasing....IT IS THE SAME MISTAKE THAT WAS MADED ON FIRST VERSION OF WITCHER PORT! It is toooo blurry and....just please add an option to disable anti-aliasing andPlease remove anti-aliasing. The game itself is a ton of fun. I have it on my pc and i was really excited then i saw, that it coming on switch. And 30 fps is ok, no cross savings is bad, but i can live with it. But the anti-aliasing....IT IS THE SAME MISTAKE THAT WAS MADED ON FIRST VERSION OF WITCHER PORT! It is toooo blurry and....just please add an option to disable anti-aliasing and this port will be 10/10.… Expand
  22. GreenyTheTiger
    Mar 19, 2021
    2
    I mean the game is playable but is it really playable if your enemy turns invisible from time to time
    Its the most annoying/noticeable thing up there
    Idk why know one is barely talking about but it is
    The worse thing up there, screw fixing the other bugs. Fix this glitch NOW!
  23. Bsykes8686
    Jun 13, 2021
    2
    The worst servers in the world! I have no issues with any other online or multiplayer games... These are the worst and need to be fixed. I get kicked mid game, sometimes twice a game!
  24. Dajzabata
    Nov 2, 2021
    2
    I palyed fort and wz, and apex is laughable in comparison. Players are so toxic and sweaty its unbelievable. Only god can help you if you play with randoms (9/10 random players leave the game after they get killed so you cant even rez their stupid ass, and because of that, your chances to win, or just have a little bit of fun, drops significantly. Bugs are gamebreaking most of the time,I palyed fort and wz, and apex is laughable in comparison. Players are so toxic and sweaty its unbelievable. Only god can help you if you play with randoms (9/10 random players leave the game after they get killed so you cant even rez their stupid ass, and because of that, your chances to win, or just have a little bit of fun, drops significantly. Bugs are gamebreaking most of the time, sometimes i feel its impossible to invite or join fellow players. Every time game ends i get en error. Skins are so lazy that artists who did them should be ASHAMED. Basicly its an EA **** product that i cant really recommend to anyone, but hey, if you feel toxic please do pick up this title, you deserve it, as the players do deserve another toxic streamer.… Expand
  25. Kakadu
    Mar 12, 2021
    1
    Muddy resolution and choppy framerate hamper the experience way to much.
    Also the hud is bad and loot management is garbage.
  26. Bush-san
    Mar 11, 2021
    1
    Performance, graphics are terrible, struggling 30fps versus 60fps players on PS4 and other consoles and terrible aim assist that can't be disabled
  27. Nakts
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    I haven't been able to even find a single match, this mess is fully unplayable.
  28. MENZ0
    May 8, 2021
    0
    Unplayable unresponsive bad looking game. I love Apex on my ps4, but this game plays like a ps2 game. I mean fortnite plays alright on the switch. They really screwed up here.
  29. Malice7414
    Apr 8, 2022
    0
    By far the WORST graphics of any video game since Pong. It's completely unplayable. Even in your face the opponents are blurry
  30. Commodore_64
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    This game was only made to extract as much cash out of you, whilst simultaneously making your life a living hell.

    If it's not the sporadic lag and horrendous netcode forcing misery upon you, then it's the input lag which makes your character do everything a second later. If it's not the lag, then it's the idiotic teammates you get paired with to keep the player retention flowing. You    This game was only made to extract as much cash out of you, whilst simultaneously making your life a living hell.

    If it's not the sporadic lag and horrendous netcode forcing misery upon you, then it's the input lag which makes your character do everything a second later. If it's not the lag, then it's the idiotic teammates you get paired with to keep the player retention flowing.

    You also have to remember that Respawn was created by two narcissists who thought they were bigger than Activision (the company that pays for the game to be made), who went behind Activision's back because they think they're gods walking the Earth.

    There's a reason this game is free to play, because EA knew this would not sell as a paid game.

    Don't waste a second of your life even downloading this, as it will just make you wonder why you even bothered to start gaming in the first place.

    Monstrosity of a game.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19
  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Oct 22, 2021
    60
    Apex Legends is the more complex alternative to Fortnite players looking for something more. However, that means it isn’t anywhere near as welcoming for newer players. [Issue #3, p.50]
  2. Impulsegamer
    Apr 12, 2021
    76
    Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch is a full fledge free to play, portable (kind of) cousin to the big consoles and PC version with cross-play but no cross-progression. I enjoy playing it and if you do not mind some blurry graphics and frame drops every so often then give this game a try and join up with some friends.
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  3. Nintendo Insider
    Apr 5, 2021
    60
    I have no doubt that this port is the best that Apex Legends could be on Nintendo Switch, with Panic Button once again working their magic to optimise the full-featured gameplay experience as well as they could given the scrappy console’s limitations. The port is as undeniably remarkable as it is divisive from a technical standpoint and its competitive heart remains, but the resulting outcome from that concerted effort is an option best left to those who are unable to leap into the action to become a Champion elsewhere.
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