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Review of Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2021
Cover image of Apex Legends on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 09 Mar 2021
Genre: Battle Royale / Hero Shooter
Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Introduction

Ahoy there, fellow gamers! Are you ready to step into the wild world of *Apex Legends* on the Nintendo Switch? Buckle up, because this game is like the ultimate party bag - a little something for everyone, minus the soggy sandwiches! Released in March 2021, it dropped onto our beloved consoles with all the flair of a celebrity walking into an awards show dressed in sequins. Spoilers: you will get shot at, a lot.

Gameplay

In *Apex Legends*, you're not just running around like a headless chicken with a gun - oh no, my friend! You get to choose from a cast of colorful characters called 'Legends'. Each one has unique powers that can turn the tides of battle faster than a teenager can scroll through TikTok. Will you pick Bloodhound and track enemies like a bloodhound (pun intended!), or maybe Pathfinder to zip around like Spiderman? Matches are intense, with 20 teams of three players each dropping into the fight. It's aerial chaos as players skydive and scramble for loot faster than my dog hunting for treats! The shrinking safe zone also means you have to keep moving, or risk becoming an unwilling participant in the great game of parkour hid and seek with bullets - yikes! And if you ever go down, fear not! Your buddies can revive you quicker than that one friend who always plays medic in your tabletop games.

Graphics

Now, let's talk visuals! On Switch, *Apex Legends* looks like it just rolled out of bed after an all-night rager. While it might not have the jaw-dropping graphics of its PC counterparts, it holds its own without making your eyes bleed. The stylized graphics still pop, and the character designs are flamboyant enough to make a peacock feel insecure. Just don't zoom in too much unless you enjoy watching some pixelated chaos unfold!

Conclusion

So, is *Apex Legends* on the Switch worthy of your time? Absolutely, if you can handle a bit of chicken dinner chaos mixed with team dynamics and some cheeky banter! It's a solid battle royale experience on the go. With its fast-paced gameplay and unique character abilities, it's pretty hard to resist the addictive pull of diving back into the game, especially when you've gotta show off that sweet new skin you just unlocked. Just remember to remind your friends that losing a match is just an excellent way to exercise your rage management skills! I'd give it an avocado toast-worthy 8.5 out of 10 for being brilliantly bonkers, beautifully chaotic, and simply a must-fight game for fans of the genre. Let's get gaming!

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