Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 for Windows

Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 is an action-packed third-person shooter set in the whimsical PvZ universe. It pits the Plants, now mounting a counterattack, against the Zombies, who have successfully conquered Suburbia. The game offers massive 12v12 multiplayer battles, various cooperative modes, and a diverse, time-traveling roster of characters.

Much like the original Garden Warfare, this sequel focuses on dynamic combat and class-based strategy. Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 greatly expands the experience with new maps and modes, including the cooperative Graveyard Ops and fresh single-player missions against AI opponents, which add welcome variety for solo players.

Expansive factions and abilities

The heart of the gameplay lies in its deep character roster, which features new additions like the futuristic Citron and the superhero Super Brainz, alongside returning favorites. Each character class—across the Plants and Zombies—has distinct abilities and playstyles essential for team synergy and strategic combat. This focus on class warfare ensures that every match is a mix of chaos and calculated moves across the battlefield.

Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 introduces 12 new maps, ranging from a futuristic theme park to a Wild West town, offering varied tactical environments for the game's many modes. While the weekly Tale of the Taco events provide dynamic, rotating objectives and exclusive rewards, the new single-player modes against AI, though accessible, suffer from a significant drawback. These missions quickly become repetitive and involve highly similar tasks.

The multiplayer experience centers on high-octane team battles, supported by easy accessibility for both online play and local split-screen cooperative fun. The interface is clean, facilitating smooth transitions between various modes for players of all skill levels. The game’s design successfully builds upon its predecessor's core mechanics while introducing enough new content and events to sustain a vibrant, active community for an extended period.

A bigger, better battlefield

Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 successfully expands on its foundation by delivering a larger, more diverse, and overall more chaotic shooter experience. Its core strengths remain the varied multiplayer formats, a rich, imaginative roster of characters, and beautiful new maps that encourage strategic variety. Although the single-player content becomes repetitive over time, the game is a robust, highly recommended continuation that offers countless hours of fun.

• Fixed minor issues