Plants vs. Zombies PC
Metascore
87 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
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  1. IGN
    90
    It has that elusive "special something" that gets its hooks in you and convinces you to forego food, sleep, and other essentials just to see what the next level has in store. If you've never played a tower defense game before, this is the one you should try.
  2. GameSpot
    85
    Addictive action and supercute visuals make Plants vs. Zombies an enjoyable, engaging romp.
  3. Impulsegamer
    80
    With around 50 levels and some fun mini-games, Plants vs. Zombies is a different type of puzzle/tower defence game that works on just about all levels. Addictively fun!
  4. AceGamez
    100
    Plants vs Zombies is what casual gaming is really all about; it's intuitive, easy to start and stop at any time, and has a tremendous variety of gameplay modes.
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  5. Eurogamer Spain
    80
    Fun and addictive.
  6. Everyeye.it
    80
    Pop Cap realizes another masterpiece. Plants Vs. Zombies re-invents tower defense game and offer a great number of minigames and other activities.
  7. Edge Magazine
    90
    In feeding constant surprise, engaging wit and sharply pitched challenge during its course, Plants Vs Zombies proves again PopCap's incredible knack of taking an established game form and making it all its own. [May 2009, p.94]
  8. Eurogamer
    90
    A masterful combination of serious strategy and cartoonish delights - and by adding mini-games, survival modes and a shop, PopCap is practically rubbing it in. The result is as fresh and accessible as Super Mario, and as refined and considered as Left 4 Dead, wading into another established genre and polishing the central ideas in a way that will make it a hard act to follow.
  9. VideoGamer
    90
    With a main game mode that spans 50 levels, numerous unlockable modes that extend the lifespan significantly, stupidly addictive gameplay and fun-infused presentation you'd be a fool to pass up Plants Vs Zombies.
  10. GameDaily
    90
    Hilarious and addictive.
  11. Wired
    90
    It's a challenging game, too. I've logged enough hours in strategy games to qualify as an officer in certain South American militaries, but the last few levels of Adventure mode and many of those Puzzle mode levels require intense concentration and genuine skill.
  12. Cynamite
    90
    Simply addictive and fun with surprising complexity for a casual game.
  13. Gameplayer Sweden
    90
    Plants vs. Zombies is not just one of the best tower defense games out there, it also gives you a tremendous value for the mere 10 euro you pay for it. PopCap has really surpassed anything they have done before with this game’s beautiful graphics, depth and modes that will keep you busy for months. You’ll love every minute of it.
  14. Thunderbolt
    80
    So addictive, charming and entertaining that everyone could be converted to its cause.
  15. Gamer.nl
    80
    Plants vs. Zombies is a casual game in the way only PopCap Games can design. The game is charming, original and addictive. It lacks depth in comparison to other Tower Defence games, but makes up for lost ground by adding new and fresh rules. And if you're looking for a challenge, just hang on. You'll find it eventually.
  16. Total PC Gaming
    80
    Plants Vs Zombies is a simple but clever tower defence game, which uses its considerable charm to keep you coming back for more. It might not take you very long to see most of what it has to offer, but you're sure to have a laugh while you're at it.
  17. Metro GameCentral
    80
    PopCap Games' best yet and the best ever Tower Defence - whether you think that's faint praise or not.
  18. Eurogamer Italy
    80
    Cheap price, lot of fun, addictive gameplay. Plants Vs Zombies deserves your attention and your money.
  19. Destructoid
    100
    The most outstanding feature of this incredibly fun title is its personality. Every inch of Plants vs. Zombies is jam-packed with humor and attention to detail, and I never once stopped enjoying its clever take on the genre even after I had exhausted everything it had to offer. Do not miss this game -- titles this good don't come around often.
  20. Gamers.at
    94
    Simply a must-buy for gamers of all thinkable genres. Plants versus Zombies does everything right and brims over with pure, amazingly entertaining fun.
  21. GamingTrend
    92
    PvZ succeeds masterfully at simplifying the tower defense genre into a game that nearly everyone can enjoy.
  22. Play.tm
    92
    Plants Vs Zombies is clearly a labour of love and on top of that it's what you might call the perfection of simplistic budget gaming. The game stimulates the emotional mind from start to finish, providing the kind of spontaneous quick-fire stimulation that our minds have come to expect from 21st century lifestyles.
  23. Worth Playing
    91
    Plants vs. Zombies is a wonderful take on the tower defense sub-genre of strategy gaming.
  24. Cheat Code Central
    90
    The hilarious presentation, unusual subject matter, and super addictive defense gameplay are good reasons alone to give this game a try, but the bevy of content to explore, zombified adversaries to fight, and plants to collect will stamp out any doubts you might have had about whether participating in a war between zombies and flowers was a good idea.
  25. Multiplayer.it
    90
    Plants vs. Zombies is an action-strategy game from PopCap. The gameplay, based on the classic tower defense mechanics, is very easy to play but deep and addictive. It is the perfect game to play windowed during a boring meeting that will keep you tied to your pc for a long time.
  26. Absolute Games
    86
    Plants vs. Zombies is not as complex as classic titles of this genre, GemCraft and Protector, but then again, it doesn't want to be hardcore. Its graphics are nice despite the minuscule 800x600 resolution, voice-overs make you smile, and there are many ways to entertain yourself (even more than in Space Rangers 2).
  27. Armchair Empire
    85
    That said, Plants vs. Zombies remains a triumph for PopCap. The game joins their Peggle at the top of the addictive, just-one-more-level-and-I'm-off-to-bed, list.
  28. Game Over Online
    83
    Plants vs. Zombies is one of those addictive games where you always want to play just a little bit longer -- just to see what crazy thing might appear next, if for no other reason.
  29. GamingXP
    72
    This game masters all aspects of a good tower defense game and comes along with a lot levels and many items to unlock. Recommendation alert.
  30. GameSpy
    90
    Underneath its cutesy veneer Plants vs. Zombies is hardcore. Well done, PopCap. Well done.
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User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 599 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 161 out of 174
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 174
  3. Negative: 9 out of 174
  1. JosephS.
    10
    It's a fun game, does what it's ment to do, and does it well. It has personality and it has style. I loved the zombie bowling minigame, as well as the the overall art direction. It's definitly worth the $10 on steam, and with the amout of actual content is worth the $20 if you want a boxed copy.… Full Review »
  2. JustinL
    5
    It's a fun enough tower defence type game. Do not however expect anything particularly new or interesting from it; it is in the end a very simple toy and its neatly done, kind of humourous packaging doesn't save it from being getting old very, very quickly. I think if they'd sold it as the $10 time waster it is I would have been pleasantly surprised but coming on the back of a $20 tag and some great reviews, I was expecting a lot more.… Full Review »
  3. GangoM
    0
    I thought it was shit, fucking slow paced as hell and dull. 10 bucks fair enough, but still for 13 quid I can get Killing Floor and it'll probably be a much better experience. This lasted my friend about 20 hours. He didnt even buy it, he got through 26 of the levels and then said to heck with it.… Full Review »
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