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Key Details of Plants vs Zombies

  • Use peashooters, wall-nuts, or cherry bombs to mulchify zombies
  • Last updated on 04/01/12
  • There have been 0 updates within the past 6 months
  • The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal
  • Also available on Windows

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Plants vs Zombies 0/3

Editors’ Review

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Plants vs. Zombies, developed by PopCap Games and now part of Electronic Arts (EA), remains a timeless classic in the gaming world. Originally a hit on Windows, iPhone, and iPad, it later made its way to Mac, much to the delight of its fans.  

This game blends quirky humor, tactical depth, and accessible gameplay, making it one of the most addictive and memorable experiences ever created

The premise is simple yet captivating: defend your home from waves of zombies by planting a garden full of defensive flora. Each plant boasts unique abilities, from pea-shooting attackers to sun-generating sunflowers, and even explosive cherries for a dramatic flair. Your foes, a bizarre yet amusing array of zombies, are led by the villainous Dr. Edgar George Zomboss, with help from Crazy Dave, your eccentric guide. 

The plants in Plants vs Zombies get laid out on a grid. Some plants shoot peas, which injure zombies, some plants eat zombies, and so on. There's about a dozen different plants that can be used to defeat the oncoming hordes of zombies. As plants get eaten by the zombies, you can replant, but they take time to grow and react. And there's always the issue of affording the plants. To buy them you need to collect sunshine, and each plant costs a certain amount of sun. Sounds complicated? It isn't. Sounds weird? It is, but this is one of the most addictive games we've played, and replay is still strong. The music and effects are great, too. 

The game features 50 distinct levels across environments such as day, night, foggy gardens, swimming pools, and rooftops, offering a gradual but steady progression of difficulty. Adventure mode serves as an excellent introduction to the game, while Survival mode ups the ante for seasoned players. Each setting introduces unique challenges, like the need for mushrooms at night or aquatic plants for the pool, ensuring variety in gameplay. 

Managing resources like sunshine adds a strategic element that keeps you constantly on your toes. As you progress, you unlock increasingly powerful plants like the Snow Pea, which slows down zombies, or the Cherry Bomb, which explodes in all directions. On the flip side, zombies also evolve, ranging from the ordinary to pogo-stick zombies, screen-door shield zombies, and even gargantuan foes. 

The humor and charm of the game are what truly set it apart. Crazy Dave’s eccentric commentary and the often hilarious animations of the zombies give the game a unique personality. The music enhances the experience with tracks that perfectly match the mix of tension and whimsy. 

The grid-based gameplay is deceptively simple yet endlessly rewarding. As you manage your limited resources—collecting sunshine to plant your defensive flora—you’ll have to make tough decisions about what to prioritize. The balance of replanting after losses, managing cooldowns, and countering different zombie types keeps the gameplay consistently engaging. 

The audio-visual experience is another highlight. The music, sound effects, and whimsical art style complement the lighthearted yet suspenseful tone of the game. Even years after its release, it retains its charm, with replayability still going strong for both casual and dedicated players. 

Bottom Line

Though PopCap is also known for hits like Peggle and Zuma, Plants vs. Zombies stands as their crowning achievement. Its mix of humor, strategy, and accessibility ensures it remains a favorite on every platform it touches. Whether you’re revisiting the game or trying it for the first time, its charm, depth, and sheer fun will hook you in. Even today, it’s a must-play for fans of creative strategy games. 

What’s new in version 1.0.40

  • Version 1.0.40 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.


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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0.40
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Mac
Operating System
  • Mac OS X
  • Mac OS X 10.5
  • Mac OS X 10.4
Additional Requirements
None
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Developer’s Description

Use peashooters, wall-nuts, cherry bombs and more to mulchify zombies.

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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