- Publisher: PopCap
- Release Date: May 5, 2009
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1292 Ratings
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Positive: 1,143 out of 1292
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Mixed: 116 out of 1292
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Negative: 33 out of 1292
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JosephS.May 6, 2009It'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.
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Jun 27, 2013Es un juego muy,muy bueno su trama,graficos,movilidad son exelentes,es un juego divertido su critica se merece un 10 de 10,100 de 100,yo lo recomiendo.
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May 6, 2015
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Nov 25, 2018So fun, so addictive, so creative and original. A must play for anyone who's looking a break from all those AAA shooters, RPGs and MMOs!
By the way, if you're a WoW player, you need to play through this game. The only thing I can say without spoiling anything is go to Tarren Mill ;) -
Nov 16, 2018Очень классная игра. Потрясающая мультяшная рисовка, много юмора и идея не подкачала. Для любителей tower defense отличный экземпляр в коллекцию.
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Apr 18, 2020
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MarkAMay 6, 2009It's a great little game. Not as difficult as some other tower defense-a-likes and the zombies only go in one direction, but the graphics are really well done, and it's fun to see what crazy zombies PopCap came up with. Plus, I have a PC gaming power house and I'm still playing this game! ;)
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LeafRunnerMay 10, 2009Flawless, without doubt, this is the greatest Tower Defense of all. I thought Popcap was all casual gaming, but this brings out a little bit of hardcore gaming. You haven't seen tower defense until you've seen this.
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johncasilloMay 5, 2009Beast game keeps getting better as you go further in the game and new plants each level you go through also fun minigames that can help you buy new plants to beat harder levels which makes the game more playablity for the player rather than having to replay a level 4-5 times just to get past it
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MinaOMay 5, 2009
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MichaelMMay 5, 2009
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StefanMMay 6, 2009What a fantastic game ! Maybe the best game I ever played. It is so much fun to defense the lawn.
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DanielTMay 8, 2009
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CWNov 20, 2009Remarkably simple, but remarkably addictive. It's a tower defense game that manages to keep its appeal over time. The numerous plants, variety of enemies, and endless survival mode make this game one of the best values you'll find for the cost. Add on top of that the level of humor they've managed to cram in, and you'll put a ridiculous number of hours into this game.
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LukeOOct 8, 2009
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KenLMay 22, 2009Really fun and easy game. Comes to show you don't always need high end graphics and hardware to make a game good...or even storyline.
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EricAMay 20, 2009Got the game for 5$ and I feel guilty. Great game. Simple, lots of lvls, lots of puzzles, and lots of variations in gameplay. Replays well. I've gotten 20 hours so far out of the game and still haven't finished.
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MaxMMay 30, 2009
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FrancisBMay 5, 2009This game is very addicting. I had my doubts in the beginning but after playing the first few minutes, I was strangely addicted. Be one of the many zombie fans and try it out.
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ChrisRMay 5, 2009Amazing game. I love tower defense games as well as action games and this combines both. It's artistic style is humorous and the game is just pure fun.
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BenFJul 2, 2009Plants vs. Zombies is a great game even if you run out of things to do the endless survival is a real challenge i got to 29 flags before the zombonies destroyed my tallnuts, all my chery bombs where killed, and my corn cannons where Destroyed :( Try to get more than 29 (say 30) and BUY THIS GAME You wont regretet if even for the laughs in the descriptions.
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Nov 12, 2010
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Apr 16, 2011
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Nov 7, 2012It's rare you come across a genuinely funny game that forces you to think and think fast throughout the campaign. The humour and overall execution is outstanding. Pretty much everything about it has been crafted to make you smile and have a good time. And it's one big hidden advertisement for vegetables!
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Feb 14, 2013
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Oct 11, 2010Amazingly fun playing. The story starts out as a zombies come on your property, all you have to defend yourself is a gattling pea. Zombies come in all sizes. Some even ride vechiles. They all have one destination, your house. The game has the best playback value I have ever seen. I still am trying to beat the game after a whole year.
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May 5, 2011
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Sep 1, 2011It is fun and has a lot of play time especially for a cheap casual game. There are various modes - Adventure, Puzzle, Mini-Games, Survival and Zen Garden which have 3 endless modes between them. In the Game Of The Year Edition there are achievements too.
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JustinLMay 10, 2009
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MattRMay 10, 2009
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johncjMay 7, 2009
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GangoMMay 8, 2009I 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.
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Dec 17, 20122D sidescrolling tower defense game. It's a bit too easy but there's lots of extra stuff to do. Nothing remarkable about it and not much replay value but it's cheap enough and you'll get a good 20 hours out of it.
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MarcusAMay 15, 2009I just can't believe what sells for $20 these days. This game is slow-moving, and has just about the minimum possible work put into it. I smell a rat.
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JayHMay 7, 2009Simple gameplay and very unappealing graphics. I got bored quick.
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CzarMay 7, 2009Nice game slightly better than average flash type game. I was already starting to get tired of the concept after 15 minutes and switched it off to go an do something else. I am annoyed to realise two days and I haven't bothered going back to it. Feels and looks like a free online flash game. I am surprised to see it here on metacritic.
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DougHMay 5, 2009I'm with Henry. The PC is the most powerful gaming platform, use it! If someone released a 2D game with poor animation on the Xbox or PS3, the critics would tear it to pieces. This might make a good $5 app on the iPhone, but give us something a bit more substantial on the peecee.
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GDMay 21, 2009
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Jul 6, 2011It's not a soo bad game, however, it gets really boring after a short lap of time which is sas to be honest. and the difficulty level could be a little bit down as it gets insanely hard really quickly......
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HenryMMay 5, 2009I rate this 0 because I bought a PC power gaming house - not to play commodore 64 games with but to play the next generation of gaming. I'm getting tired of developers releasing mini game budget style. The IPhone is way over that way, if you want to be here then release something my machine was made for.
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Aug 18, 2013Horrible! i have no clue why anyone would like it!my brother bought and sunk 150 hours on PC and 200 on his IPad!i played it and i must say to take your $10 and i dont care what you buy as long as its not this game!
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villadsNielsenJun 6, 2009if there come a second ''plant vs zombies'' (plant vs zombies 2)
it will be cool with online play (one team plants and one team zombies) and quick play will be cool too. It was just a idé.
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LthaakonDMay 14, 2009A very surprising game that makes me laugh every time i play it. Is no only the story mode but puzzle mode, mini game mode, survival mode and the zen garden that makes this game long enough for 10 bucks. give it a try, you don't get disappointed.
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ChuckSMay 19, 2009This is a very fun and unique game. Graphics are great and the difficulty ramps up perfectly.
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JPMay 31, 2009
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StoyanNMay 5, 2009
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AntLMay 6, 2009The gameplay is deceptively simple, but way more fun than it deserves to be. Take the overdone tower defense-style game, strip it down, and give it a sense of humor and style of its own. Definitely worth the $10.
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KennyTMay 12, 2009
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flankattackMay 15, 2009This is, in my opinion, one of the best games Pop Cap have developed. This game is adictive and humorus. It's the sort of game that you play and play until you beat it, leave it alone for a year or so, then come back and do it again! A must buy for only $9.99!
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WesWMay 5, 2009Great fun at a low price... not as sophisticated as Defense Grid, but complex in some very creative ways. Plants vs. Zombies is well worth your time. Popcap is known for its simple but entertaining titles, and this one is assuredly another hit for them.
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RyanFMay 6, 2009Henry m have you even played the game?After the first five minutes of the demo i was convinced that this game would be great its a wonderful experience and i love it. And i too bought a high end PC but that doesn't mean that all games that don't need 4gigs of ram are bad. i personal think everyone with a pc should get this.
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RomanOMay 6, 2009I like PopCap games. Plants vs. Zombies isn't an exception. It is funny, somehow cute and extremely entertaining. I can't understand Henry M though. There are a lot more nextgen games than those like Plants vs. Zombies and you shouldnt underrate it just because of its graphics. I have good PC too, but I still like Half-Life more than Crysis, no matter what graphics it has.
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AnonymousMCMay 6, 2009To Henry M....
Why the hell would you expect a POPCAP game to be technically demanding? What is the problem with having Crysis AND Peggle? Jesus christ, get over the fact that people besides hardcore gamers play games. This game is really well made, and it's 10 dollars. Totally worth buying. -
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JamesR.May 6, 2009Pop cap just can't make a games that aren't addiciting. THe game is simple, fun, and has an interesting sense of humor. each plant and zombie type feel like it has it's own personaility. The mini games fit the feel of the main game very well. The game art is sharp, and agian, fits the game very well.
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AvramEMay 6, 2009Great game. Simple, cute, fun and addicting. Who knew you could have zombies in a game without having some sort of horro element :P It doesn't matter if you have a good computer or not, a good game is a good game. Funny how people are allowed to even rate a game 0 without mention anything about the game.
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SamHMay 6, 2009
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ChuckGMay 6, 2009It's just fun. Pure fun. No, it doesn't exactly run on CryEngine2, but it's from PopCap - not known for ultra-realistic graphics, but cartoony fun. And this game will keep you entertained for hours on end. Buy it.
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RyanSMay 6, 2009Amazing game, high replay ability, very affordable. For 10 bucks you get a greater sense of satisfaction then most 60 dollar games.
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ZachWMay 7, 2009
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YipYMay 7, 2009awesome game!!! keeps on surprising me with it's extensive content. don't listen to Henry M who gave it a ZERO because it's a small game. To Henry M: you sir, are retarded and clearly have no humor or life.
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SickOfThisMay 7, 2009
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DavidLMay 7, 2009Amazing game play, long hours of replayability, awesome soundtrack, and genuinely the real deal as far as addictive gameplay and overall greatness.
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AndyHMay 9, 2009
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OscarKJun 2, 2009
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JoeFJun 2, 2009With respects to G D who gave it a 4, you are supposed to be rating the full version, not the demo. In the full version, you'll be seeing a constant stream of new weapons and enemies that will keep you entertained. All around, it's not a groundbreaking game, but it is ridiculously fun.
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TimNJun 9, 2009A fantastic game which keeps you occupied for hours. Simple idea but the huge range of mini games and modes just shows that the initial idea is immense. I normally play FPS games exclusively but 2 weeks after buying this I still can't put it down. A must buy - especially as it's £6.99 on Steam!!
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b00tsySep 1, 2009
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BryanLJan 4, 2010A game that is so simple yet extremely addictive. One word, remarkable.
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AgentKNov 16, 2009By far one of the best, most unique games I have ever played, right up there with Portal. Simple, fun, and extremely creative.
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TraisMOct 15, 2009
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NCDec 29, 2009
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EMDec 4, 2009I find Plants Vs. Zombies to be a tremendous bang for your buck. It has plenty of mini-games and replay value to keep you coming back for more, and only $10! It's really good if you've got a laptop with an Intel graphics accelerator and want to play a fun game.
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ChrisMMay 11, 2009Good: Awesome value for the money. Very fun. New minigames and features constantly opening up as you play. Bad: Very low resolution that can't be changed.
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TimmyGMay 11, 2009
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JustinWMay 12, 2009
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stefanmMay 13, 2009It is so great! Maybe the best game I ever played in my life! Can't get enought from Plants vs. Zombies. Me (and my friends) had great fun with the game. I can absolutly recommend that to everybody!
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IsaacPMay 13, 2009
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MichaelFMay 13, 2009The humor alone is worth the price of admission. The gameplay is fun, the variety is fantastic, and the addiction level of the game is off the charts. Highly recommend to casual players, strategy players, or anyone that enjoys a good laugh while playing a fun game.
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AndreasHMay 17, 2009Great game!! Popcam did it once again, so much playability and gameplay. I was truly stunned, the game is long, but without getting boring.
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MarianoAMay 17, 2009It´s too easy and too addictive. The only award for finish one level is a new plant... that´s enough too keep playing to the end. Great idea, awesome for kids who wants to start with the strategic games. And for us (old gamers) is offensive how much addicted are we with this simple game. It could be a little more hard, that´s would be super.
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ToyochSMay 18, 2009
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Jean-PierreSMay 18, 2009I found that game, because you can earn achievements at the demo - but then i saw:It's a very funny tower defense game & only costs 9,99
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ceejayMay 20, 2009
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TinaMMay 22, 2009Out of the few games I've downloaded on Steam, this by far is the one I keep coming back to. The fact that its such a simple game, there's quite a lot to do in it. Not to mention unlock. The music is catchy, the art style is cute ( as cute as a zombie can get really) and the objectives are straight forward.
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6SiX8May 28, 2009I agree with the majority and think the 9 other KIDS trying to review this need not bother reviewing games anymore. This game has strategy written all over it. Getting bored just means you have a very short attention span and obviously no love for gaming. The only reason this game lost a point is because of it being a bit overpriced.
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AaronRMay 31, 2009I think that Henry is missing something. Pop Cap is not going to put out a high quality game, that's not their style. They became famous by doing these retro games. If you don't like the game, find a developer that has lots of money to put into a game. That said, PvZ has its place, otherwise you wouldn't see all those 9s and 10s!
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EraiDMay 30, 2009If you like tower defense, buy. For ppl like G D; go play WoW and leave small time developer games alone. Note: Honestly, who makes comments based on a demo?
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ChrisOMay 5, 2009Addicting. For the $$ this is an amazing value. Various game play modes, mini games and more. I keep comming back to play it some more and see what the next level holds.
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StevenPMay 6, 2009Henry M for wasting his cash and showing how ignorance is dangerous. But honestly this is a great game. Caught me by suprise and had me addicted quickly. Along with good humor and very simple gameplay. Good value for any gamer... unless you blasted a few grand to play games that only look good then you should probably find a more useful way to spend your time and money.
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CodySMay 6, 2009Amazing game for such a simple yet effective concept. A blast to play and it's got an amazing level of humor. There's plenty of plants to choose from and every zombie that walks onto your screen will crack you up every time. Try the demo on Steam if your wary, but after that 60 minute demo, I'm sure you'll be buying it within 5 minutes.
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DominikMMay 6, 2009Games don't need ultra-realistic graphics and physics, games need to be fun and this game IS fun.
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BjarneFMay 7, 2009Again PopCap proves why they're the best at casual game making. I haven't even played this game to the end, but its gotten its zombie hooks (and cute leaves) into me! Just so hard to let this game go. Trust me on this one: You'll have a ball with this game.
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KevinTMay 7, 2009The game is excellent for what I've played thus far. The game's early levels have a gentle learning curve, but it isn't too easy. Night mode, bowling mode and other quirks help to keep the game fresh. And Henry M? If you 'don't want to play Commodore 64 games', then next time, don't play them.
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mrgMay 7, 2009Henry M: Dont play it if you dont like it, your comment is the reason I dont trust most user rating systems. People tend to 0 rate things that dont deserve a 0 rating at all -- lighten up and enjoy the game, not the specs!! This is game is great fun , period.
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FrankMay 7, 2009
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JamesBMay 7, 2009
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MertschMay 7, 2009This is the first game where completing the game means unlocking even more game modes which get you hooked up for hours. I've been playing this game for two days straight and it still does not get old.
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MarkTMay 8, 2009Totally entertaining, and a very worthwhile $10. My only gripe - people who play games regularly will find it much too easy (early on at least) .. a hard mode would have been appreciated. I also believe this would make for some hilarious player vs player action, if you could find a way of allowing one player to unleash zombie hordes upon the other.
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RobBMay 8, 2009It's tower defence with a great twist. You can download it in 20 seconds and it'll keep you engrossed for hours. A very entertaining and addictive game and one that is instantly playable by just just about anyone. It's funny, it's fun and with a free hour long demo you have absolutely no reason not to try this. Go grab it.
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JCHMay 8, 2009
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Awards & Rankings
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Hardcore GamerPlants vs. Zombies is a huge game with a great sense of humor, and while it tends to play itself once a strategy is completed and the field of fire constructed, putting it all together and experimenting with the possibilities stays fun for a long, long time. [Summer 2009]
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AceGamezPlants 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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Pop Cap realizes another masterpiece. Plants Vs. Zombies re-invents tower defense game and offer a great number of minigames and other activities.