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We have yet to meet a game from PopCap that we didn't like, and Plants vs. Zombies is no exception. The premise doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but we don't care; like most other games from this publisher, it's addictively fun.
The game contains the same high-quality graphics we've come to expect from PopCap. The object of the game is to protect your house from a zombie invasion using a variety of plants in your front yard. Each of the plants needs a certain amount of sunshine (or points) for you to be able to plant it, and users gain more sun by planting sunflowers. The most basic weapon in this garden arsenal is the pea shooter, which takes zombies down after repeated shootings. As users move through the game, they gain access to other plants that block, blow up, and otherwise incapacitate the steadily advancing zombies. The game also includes mini-games and puzzles to periodically switch things up a bit. Although there is no in-game help--the zombies wouldn't want you to be too prepared--the game does come with a Readme file that can be accessed if users really can't figure it out. We give this game high marks all around. It has attractive graphics and good sound effects and, although the premise is simple, it gets progressively more challenging and interesting.
Plants vs. Zombies has a 30-minute trial period. It installs desktop icons without asking but uninstalls without issues. We highly recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From PopCap Games:
Get ready to soil your plants in an all-new action-strategy game from PopCap. A mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your home, and your only defense is an arsenal of 49 zombie-zapping plants. Use peashooters, wall-nuts, cherry bombs and more to mulchify 26 types of zombies before they can reach your front door. Each zombie has its own special skills, so you'll need to think fast and plant faster to combat them all. But be careful how you use your limited supply of greens and seeds... as you battle the fun-dead, obstacles like a setting sun, creeping fog and a swimming pool add to the challenge. And with five game modes to dig into, the fun never dies.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 31 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 31 votes
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"PopCap Marvel 10/10"
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
This Game is Very Fun And It has Exceptional Graphics with Amazing Animations and Some funny bits with strange but funny cheats(well actually just there for laughs)
The Game Has a Very good Design and plot
Whoever Made This Game is A Genius
I Would Love To Share This Game To The world This is A Game Worth Adding to you Collection I Would Highly recommend itCons
A Few Bugs But Thats Pretty Much It
Summary
This Game Is a Great Game For all ages and all genders good for the family and good for individuals it has a Decent Price and does not require a Strong Computer to run it is the game of the Century Literally Well Done PopCap Games Keep Up The Good Work :-D
Typo on the word you it is changed to your
Updated on Aug 16, 2012 -
"only fun for awhile"
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
fun somewhat tower defense style game that you enjoy for awhile
Cons
you lose interest after a half hour of playing
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"Nephew can't stop playing"
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
Hear him laugh alot
Cons
Stays on computer too long
Summary
Fun game for kids
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"Plant plants. Catch sun. Buy more plants. Kill zombies."
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
Easy and quick.
Cons
Easy and quick.
Summary
It is entertaining for the first 20 minutes or so then loses its appeal for those seeking a more detailed game. This game is appropriate for the short attention span kids/adults.
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"im having fun, wants to play more"
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
simlple game, anyone can do it
Cons
its addicting
Summary
stress free game...love it
Updated on May 14, 2011 -
"A very addicting game by Popcap games"
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
Very simple install, anyone can do it.
incredibly addictive game, simple game but fun.Cons
so far i have not run into any cons, but i can see this game becoming slightly boring after a while.
Summary
I think that anyone like a teenager and over can pick this game up and learn this in a very short time. people will be playing this game for a long time to come. I have never been disappointed by a PopCap Game, and this one prevailed, i played this game for about 2 - 3 weeks for a couple house a day and i am just now finding my self bored. Great Game
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"Not my thing"
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
quick and easy install, easy to understand and start playing
Cons
I just don't see the pull in this game.
Summary
I think this is a pre-teen kinda thingy. Mouse control, Easy relaxed play.
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"A suitable game for different-ages of human. Nice game."
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
The arrange of characters espiecially in Plants, like Sunflower for producing Sunlight, Plants for attacking, and some exploding mines! Special, and brilliant! The controls, easy get handed, so I think a toddler until a grandpa will addict on this?
Cons
The vampires made me feel embarassing, LOL. And maybe if Im keep playing on this I will be bored, it seems like repeating and repeating and repeating, am I right? I can't pay it because Im still haven't get myself hired.
Summary
Just try. :) U will be entertained in this few 30minutes.
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"no exiciment too easy"
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
fair graphics
Cons
see comments in number two
Summary
for young kids
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"My Grandson has a blast with it."
Version: Plants vs. Zombies 1.3
Pros
Easy enough for anyone to play.
Cons
None really.
Summary
Good game on the zombie theme without all the gore
