Plants vs. Zombies

Mow down the undead with a variety of zombie-zapping plants.

4.83 / 5 from 63 player ratings

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DFG Exclusive Review Summary

A perfect game, playing this will send you to gaming heaven!

Pros

With 49 different defensive plants you can develop your own strategy and hopefully take out the 26 types of zombies, ranging from pole-vaulters, snorkelers, and Zamboni drivers
The pace of the levels and unlocking new plants is great for new players and eases you into the difficulty
With a 50 level main adventure you can play through twice, dozens of mini-games and puzzles, and a survival mode there are literally hundreds of hours of enjoyable gameplay
The injection of night levels, fog, and swimming pools helps to keep things fresh and interesting
The game's visuals and theme are quite charming and help to draw you into the action

Cons

It can take a while for the levels to get actually challenging which might annoy some more experienced players

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About this game

Keep Those Darn Zombies Off Your Lawn!

The undead have risen from their graves, and the zombie horde is at your very front gate hungry for your brains! It is up to you and your arsenal of zombie fighting plants to push back this relentless horde and keep them from your doorstep.

Find just the right mixture of pea shooting plants, bushes, cherry bombs, and other foliage to bring down those zombies in a variety of ways, such as decapitating them, blowing them into black powder, or using great man-eating Venus Flytraps to swallow a zombie whole!

Figure out which plants work best against the 26 different zombie types, such as pole vaulting zombies which jump over bomb plants or mining helmet wearing zombies which take more damage.

Innovative Defense Game

It seems like a simple concept: select from a number of plants, each with a different way to take down the zombies, place them along a certain path, and then wait until you can purchase more plants by collecting the sunray resources. This gets intricately more complicated though, because there is no way of knowing which path you should cover first or the variety of zombie types which will rush down a certain path.

There is a great deal of strategy which you'll have to employ as you progress to harder levels since you can only bring in 7 different plant types for a particular level. Add in other obstacles, such as a setting sun, creeping fog, or a swimming pool, and the difficulty level can quickly become rather challenging.

Fun, Addictive Gameplay

Plants vs. Zombies presents a rather quirky tower defense-style game which is both challenging and fun. It's simple interface and straightforward concept make it easily accessible to gamers of all experience levels.

With nearly 50 main levels and five different game modes, Plants vs. Zombies also brings a great deal of replayability to the table.

Unlock a ton of fun mini games and puzzles including Vasebreaker, Last Stand, Wall-Nut Bowling and I Zombie (check out our I Zombie Endless Guide!).

Experience hours of addicting gameplay as you enjoy mowing down the masses of colorful zombies to the tune of some rather catchy, top-notch music.

If you like defense style games with a fair share of humor, download Plants vs. Zombies and put an end to the zombie legions today!

What the Pros are Saying

"Addictive action and supercute visuals make Plants vs. Zombies an enjoyable, engaging romp." - Gamespot, 8.5/10 - Full Review
"Plants vs. Zombies is one of the strongest titles to come out of PopCap's genius factory. There's a ton of creativity, replay value and fun smashed into a relatively small [package]" - UGO, A - Full Review
GameRankings.com score - 89.93%/100% (as of May 21, 2009)
Metacritic score - 88/100 (as of May 21, 2009)

Features

Plants vs. Zombies was released in May, 2009.
It was developed and published by PopCap Games, Inc.
PopCap is well-known for making other popular casual games like Zuma, Peggle, Feeding Frenzy, Alchemy and the entire Bejeweled series.
Plants vs. Zombies is available for the PC, Mac, bada, iPad, iPhone, Windows Phone, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Playstation 3, PS Vita and Xbox 360.
Over three hundred thousand copies of the game were purchased from the App Store within the first nine days of release, making it PopCap's fastest-selling title as of 2009.
Plants vs. Zombies has won over 30 awards, including 'Outstanding Achievements in Game Design' and 'Best Casual Game' in the 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards and was both the Editors' and Readers' choice for 1UP's 'Best Strategy Game' of 2009.

Plants vs. Zombies Review

Review by Alex

Plants vs. Zombies mixes two very unlikely enemies in this charming and fun tower defense game.

You've Never Played Anything Like This Before

There is a horde of goofy zombies on the loose full of pole-vaulters, snorkelers, and Zamboni drivers and it is up to you to fill your garden with a wide array of protective plants, be it peashooters, sunflowers, wall-nuts, or cherry bombs. The gameplay itself is strongly in the realm of the tower defense genre where there are a set number of plots in your lawn where you can plant your plants and avenues which the zombies will then approach your house in waves, all of which you must repel to save your brains.

Truly Addictive and Strategic

What makes Plants vs. Zombies so enjoyable is how addictive and accessible it is as well as the hilarious and zany setting. Whether it's planting a potato mine to take out a “Thriller” zombie or watching a poor wall-nut's look of despair as he gets eaten, the visuals and music do a great job of drawing you into the action. One of the great things about the gameplay though is the sheer variety, such as just when you get used to fighting the zombies in the day they start to attack at night and you have to learn a whole different strategy for your night-time vegetation.

The use of unlocking new plants at the end of each level and slowly changing the game dynamic is great for new players since it eases them into the difficulty. The only downside to this gentle learning curve is that it can take a while to reach truly challenging levels for more experienced players and this could be an annoyance. Yet even with this small issue, there are plenty of game modes that tower defense fans can test their skills on without too much main adventure gameplay.

So Many Other Game Modes and Mini-Games to Enjoy

For instance there is a survival mode which lets you keep your plants between levels and requires you to constantly change your garden as different waves of zombies come at you. This means you can try out some of the more exotic plants and has its own strategic challenges. Then there are several mini-games and puzzles which are quite entertaining, such as I, Zombie which flips the tables and has you deploying zombies in a delightfully evil twist.

Conclusion - One of the Best PC Strategy Values Available

Overall, Plants vs. Zombies provides an entertaining and addictive gameplay experience that draws you in with its charm and strategic complexity. Its wide array of plants, zombies, and level conditions keeps things fresh as you work your way through the 50 level main adventure and through the various other game modes. While the pace may not be to everyone's liking, the action can get rather intense and challenging if you only stick with it for a little while.

Considering the hours of enjoyable gameplay you can find, plus the relatively cheap price, Plants vs. Zombies is a great game for tower defense fans of any age.

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by ThinkPink on Apr 11, 2016
Best tower Defence Game
Cool game Plants vs Zombies was one of the best game I’ve ever played. But it’s the best Tower Defense game. 5 star from me. I liked the game very much because of the Cool Adventure Mode. It has surprises in Every levels. With the minigames, puzzles and survival modes, you will never get bored. I like the game as it develops brain thinking ability as we have to collect suns quickly and plant our strategy quickly and nicely. My experience in playing the game was very nice. I had a nice time playing it. Only I had some problems with the minigames. Some were impossible to finish. But they were really fun. The game has very good graphics and needs logic and fast thinking. It is worth buying. No doubt, why it won THE BEST GAME OF THE YEAR Title. The best thing I liked in this game was that it is enjoyable for all ages (except very small kids). Its in cartoon style, still it is very fun to play and addictive. I enjoyed a lot in Playing this game. You have to try it out.
by Prajit on Feb 23, 2014
THE BEST GAME I HABE EVER PLAYED
The Best Game I Have Ever Played Plants vs Zombies was the best game I ever Played. 5 star from my side. I liked the game very much because of the Cool Adventure Mode. It has surprises in Every levels. With the minigames, puzzles and survival modes, you will never get bored. The game has very good graphics and needs logic and fast thinking. It is worth buying. No doubt, why it won THE BEST GAME OF THE YEAR Title. The best thing I liked in this game was that it is enjoyable for all ages (except for very small kids). Its in cartoon style, still it is very fun to play and addictive. I enjoyed a lot in Playing this game. You have to try it out.
by Prasun on Feb 7, 2014
the best game !
when i went to my friend's house and played this game a few days back, i realized why she said it was awesome..it is the most enjoyable and interesting game i have ever played and the best part is that it is suitable for people of all ages..so it is fantastically fantastic!
by varnika on Dec 20, 2013
Get ready to be addictive for planting sunflowers!
Yes, true as the title suggests, gardening is not my passion at all, but plant vs zombies game is addictive and lures you to plant more sunflowers than never before to protect your home! The manner in which each level is created demands a lot of brainstorming on the part of developers. What makes this game standout amidst millions of other games is its eye-catching graphic quality, apt audio and the manner in which zombies die only to return again! This game is good for each age group above 5 years as there is nothing ghastly and even with zombies the depiction is done in a pleasing manner. What i like most is the race against time to grow more sunflowers in order to get solar energy. At night, the challenge to save your home is more in absence of sun. So, give this game a try as it is worthwhile indeed.
by poonam garg on Dec 14, 2013
" CHEERS."
I don't know if I should propose a toast, or salute you all who were involved in the designing of this fantastic game. Congratulations to all, and you know who you are. It's the next best game since ATARI 2600 downcame up with "Pac~Man." Great job!!!
by Leah D Clary on Nov 14, 2013
its fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its fantastic i don't have a words to tell about this game just a thing to do we have to plant trees and use our peas shooter.it have almost 50 levels if you will play it one time you will not be bored .its just to say its fabulous and fantastic .its for all age . thank you for reading my rewiws.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by utsav pratap singh on Nov 8, 2013
Zombies r in red alert........
This is the best strategy game i ever played on pc.plant vs zombies..nice to have our time pass....the graphics quality is far enough ..in the limit of strategy...therefore i give my thumb up to plant vs zombies.....jst play n have fun.....thats it...
by Ambarish dewri on Jan 21, 2013
Fabulous game
This game is suitable for all the age of people! specially kids are going to love this game. because, how the zombies reacting on the plants it is a fun i will give a 4 out of 5 for this superb game and it is also an fun&enjoyable; game.
by Mickymarllyn on Jan 8, 2013
It's Fantastic!
I'm pretty sure that this game is, indeed, the BEST. I've been playing so many games and I never encounter something like this. You may want to try playing this as well so that you will prove that what we are saying is 100% TRUE. As a proof that I'm very much addicted to this game, I downloaded its full version, as my free trial version already expired few days ago. Wanna be Plants vs. Zombies fanatic? Just play it now. :)
by Edward on Dec 30, 2012
Amazing Game
It is the best game I palyed ever. It is suitable for all ages. It is a well time-passing game. You have to defend your house against the zombies by applying your brain. So, what you waiting for? Go for it. It A M A Z I N G
by Bishwajit Mazumder on Nov 29, 2012
A Chance to Spend Time Together
I love this game! My mother loves it too. When I come from school, I see my mom with the laptop on, placing plants on the lawn. I drop my bag and offer strategic advice.Usually, she never has time to spend with me, considering that she works as a maid at my aunt's house. This is our favorite pastime.
by Marielle Sambilay on Nov 23, 2012
sensational
Plant vs Zombie is a captivating and action game that motivates the player to thinks fast, full of suspense and time non conscious
by moses ebele on Oct 21, 2012
The Best Game Ever
It is definitely understandable why this game is played by over one million players.A strategy and tower defence game, Plants vs Zombies (better known as PVZ) is an intense game where you soil plants to defend your base against the oncoming horde of zombies.There are endless modes to try out and your own ZEN Garden for plants! Its an excellent game that in my opinion is suitable for all ages :) If you buy it i hope you enjoy it!
by harry on Oct 13, 2012
The best game ever!
Omg! Plants vs.zombies is the best game ever i played it like 50 times its so cool and idk what i would do with out it! My mom loves it My dad loves it everyone in my family loves it if i where talking to anyone to buy the game id say youre lucky cuz its cheap for how nice it is!
by Nafesa on Oct 9, 2012
best game
this game is very very very fantastic cool and easy to play and have more fun while playing the game
by deepanshu on Aug 26, 2012
plants vs zombies
Plants vs Zombies i love plants vs zombies because it is creative you have a lot of fun and it is for all ages. everyone will have fun and enjoy this experience i personally enjoyed it. i loved every single detail of the game it is just fabulous. i think this game is extremely fun. this game is totally worth downloading and installing and the full version is worth it all. this game is way better that other games i promise Thank you for taking your time to read my review enjoy the game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by lola karero on Jul 31, 2012
Very Nice
This game was fun, very easy to play. play this game will make the players lose track of time. they do not remember the other jobs, the players do not want to leave their computer when playing this game. This game is very good.
by Nurcahyo Anton Prabowo on Jul 24, 2012
THE BESRT GAME
The game is the most funniest game i have ever payed. It can give fun for any age of people.The plantation in a speed is the most funniest part of the game. Though I had played a lot of games of racing and adventure plant vs. zoombies won my heart.
by Dibyaranjan Samal on Jul 24, 2012
plants vs zombies
it is so fun because you have to protect your lawn and fight the zombies with your powerful plants!!!
by Alvin on Jun 29, 2012
hight of fantasticness
this game is full of excitement , the characters and their powers were very intresting . In each level their was a good challange . After completing a few levels I get a new type of power , this was so intresting because of the anciousness to get the new power and work with it . I can surely tell that this game must be licked by everyone . THANKS
by Aayush Mathur on May 18, 2012
awesome
i think this one of the best games right beside chicken invaders this is an awesome action war game that will never be beat.
by isaiah on Apr 24, 2012
SO FUN
I really love this game. I love the fact that you can keep earning new things and that it get more and more difficult. This game is really addicting and fun. The great part is that its not something extremely hard to get or understand. I give this a 5 because thats what it at least deserves.
by user2790 on Apr 7, 2012
plants vs zombies rocks
plats vs zombies is a great game thats good for all ages (the family nextdoor to me has it and they all play it, even the parents) what i disliked about it is well... NOTHING. in the game you defend your yard from the invading zombies with plants like the peashooters (they shoot peas) and the sunflower (gives off sun that is used to buy plants). there are 5 worlds each with 10 levels so 50 levels total. is realy addicting and i dont stop playing untill my computer shuts off from running out of power (and that takes about 5 hours on a full charge). its a great game and i highly recomend you buy it and if you do you will be rewarded with one of the best games in the history of all gaming.
by jake on Mar 9, 2012
i love this
this game is so fun!!! id rather play this than go to wonderland!!!! im not joking. i could play this al day!
by christy on Feb 16, 2012
AMAZE!!!!!
In all honesty, I was an unbeliever that this game would be any good. I had no intention to play this game till three days ago my friend wouldn't let me go another day without it. Being a person intrigued buy puzzles and brain challenging games. Surprise! the further you get in this game the better strategies you need to have as well as thoughts of best combinations to get you through a level. Bottom line, I LOVE THIS GAME!
by Anissa Salcedo on Jan 25, 2012
best game ever
This game is vey fun to play i see myself playing it all the time its my favorit game to play.
by user2878 on Dec 27, 2011
Interesting and Chalenging Game
Overall i'd have to say it is a pretty good game. It's fun and exciting haveing to quickly plant plants to fight the zombies.I thought that it is kinda slow at first. The zombie's are slow and the your plants shoot them down pretty quickly. The game picks up speed and thrill at about the 6th or 7th round. There is a wide variety of zombies and some of them were pretty awsome. I liked the ones that hold the newspapers and when you get rid of their newspaper they get really angry and move faster. I also liked the ones that can catapault over and object, those were hard to get rid of. If you like zombies or plants(me) then it's worth it to download and check it out. I'd recomend this game for ages 10 and up because of the zombies and violence. It's still a really fun game to play, it's not my favorite though. I like it, but for $6.99 I don't think it's worth it so I probably wouldn't buy it.
by Katherine on Jul 14, 2011
Tarnz
This game is cool. My son opened it up on my laptop and played. Man i just wish it was abit longer, till i can get the whole version. CHOICE GAME.
by Tarnz on Apr 3, 2011
awesome
i love this game. it is so fun and there are so many different plants and zombies. one of the most awesome games ever
by sandy on Jun 18, 2010
Excellent-Tower Defense Like You've Never Seen
Upon buying Plants Vs. Zombies, I was honestly skeptical at first. Taking my favorite tower defense genre and making a casual game out of it? My skepticism was unnecessary as PopCap games has made a gem with Plants vs. Zombies. The gameplay consists of placing plants on different rows to fend off the incoming zombie hoard, hence the name Plants Vs. Zombies. Fans of tower defense games will instantly recognize the strategic fun of placing your "towers" to stop the waves of zombies. With a total of 50 levels, and many other gameplay modes unlockable, Plants Vs. Zombies has great replay value and addictiveness. The graphics are cartoony and unique, although a little fuzzy when scaled to fullscreen. The music can get a bit repetitive at times, but you really don't mind the catchy tunes when the game gets frantic. The sound effects are also cartoony, and it's quite satisfying to hear a zombie groan "Brains!" as it falls to the ground. Overview: Plants Vs. Zombies is an excellent tower defense game, and its goofy premise will bring your productivity to a demise.
by Jeff on Jun 16, 2010
Best PC Game Ever!
This game is very simplistic but extremely fun and addicting. It is a must have for anyone.
by Caleb Huff on Apr 29, 2010
sai
It is an excellent game and the best I have played in my life
by srinivas on Apr 11, 2010
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
This game is so addictive and for only 6.99 it is cheap as well; if you don't get this game you are crazy. This is one of the best games ever made!!!!! This game has good game-play and has been made from a great idea. it has many different plants and zombies making it exciting as well. One of the best games I have ever played and I think you will enjoy it even more than I did
by JAMES on Apr 10, 2010
About Plants Vs Zombies
When first heard of this game, I was in my trig class. And the people in there were talking about a taco you give to this crazy guy. Well, at first, i thought that it was just a pointless game. But then I started playing and it was AMAZING! There are so many things that I liked about it, and some that I didn't. I liked all the cute animations and that they spit seeds at the zombies. In some levels I just wanted to get up and scream at the computer because I was ecstatic. I also liked what the effects of the plants and mushrooms are. My favorite zombie would have to be the Michael Jackson zombie. But its also the most annoying. So at first, the game has you play on levels that happen in the morning. But then it switches to night and that's really annoying because it gives you just enough sun to plant a sunflower and if you don't then you can't use the plants and you can only use mushrooms. And that is when you meet crazy Steve. You have to get all this money to get powerups for either your plants or to get an extra space to use an extra plant. All in all, I think that this game is very fun to play and it is worth the time to get it on the computer. I would also recommend it to people of all ages.
by Cynthia Puga on Mar 21, 2010
Plants vs. Zombies
One of the best games I have played, totally addicting!!
by Anthony Martinez on Mar 12, 2010
plants vs zombies review
This is a great game full of action comedy and fun. There are heaps of different weapon plants, there's a shop, there are lots of minigames and puzzles. There are 61 levels which will keep you entertained for hours and hours. There are many types of levels and zombies. It is the best game on the computer I have ever played. I highly recommend you buy it.
by liam on Jan 14, 2010
SUPER COOL!!!
I've played a lot of adventure games before, bu..t..t..This one! Is my favorite! I love it! The graphics are high quality with vivid details and characters in it! This game is fabulous, awesome, tremendous, great, COOL!!! The zombies are invading your yards, there are one, no...! There are several!! NO......! THEY ARE AN ARMY!!! This is how the game begins. You need to plant plants in your yards to defend against the zombies that try to get into your house. You should always plant more sunflowers to get more sunbeams to plant. At night, there will be no sunbeams coming from the sky, and there is mist. Behind the mist, there hide a tremendous plot, you will never be able to know what it is if you don't download now! Even 60 minutes is fine, it will be the best game of your life!! This game is suitable, very suitable for any age, the fantastic features! Oh my god! I like it, no.. I enjoyed it...no I LOVE IT!!!!
by Daniel on Oct 21, 2009
The Variety is Endless!!!
I have played tower defense games before, but this game rocked my socks! Guarding your front lawn from slow moving undead is hilarious at first. Then the tough zombies and plant upgrades come in... Strategically placing your botanical army is always a proven challenge, but watching their expressions, (especially the Wall-Nut,) is cool too. The plants and zombies show a lot of character, and losing even one plant can cause you to cry a little. The game can be THAT involving. So yes, I highly recommend even getting the 60 minute demo of this game...It's the greatest 60 minutes you'll ever experience.
by david brown on Sep 20, 2009
Your highschool linebacker, your mom's failed cooking experiment, michael jackson, yea they're zOmBiEs!
Plants vs. Zombies isn't anything you'd expect from a game consisting of zombies. They're funny, they're homey, they're in your yard! I purchased the game simply because... if a company is crazy enough to go with an idea of random plants fighting off football playing zombies... that game is MINE! To begin with the facts, this is a Tower Defense game of sorts. Interchange Towers with Plants, invaders as Zombies and the Castle as your house, only, it doesn't get old. The environments change, the tactics change, and while the game is fairly easy for an avid gamer, the surprises keep coming! On top of the as-advertised defense game, mini-games are incorporated for hours and hours of non-stop fun. GRAPHICS: 4.5 out of 5 Animated graphics, well blended into this cartoon world. SOUND: 4 out of 5 Well composed, sound effects fit nicely and "voice acting" is hilarious. Repetitive music though. GAMEPLAY: 4.5 out of 5 Replay value is astounding, and more addicting than any average platformer game.
by Christopher J Rosario on Aug 20, 2009
The most entertaining tower defence game for a long time.
The premise is simple; zombies are attacking your house and it's up to the common flowers in your garden, pond and on your roof to defend your house from the undead invasion. Simply plant various flowers with different abilities and wait for the zombie hoards to arrive. As far as tower defense games go this is one of the most entertaining as far as style and graphics go. The large variety of interesting zombies and plants that you discover ensures that the game doesn't get boring, and the changes of location mean you have to change your tactics, keeping the game fresh rather that settling into a routine. Certain plants won't work on the night time levels, and the curved roof means shooters can't reach targets so you have to find another way. Far superior to old style tower defenses where the critters just come faster and in larger groups, here you have to think up a whole new strategy which stops the game from becoming repetitive to play. Even tried and tested methods will change as you unlock new plants with the coins you collect. The game stays fresh. The graphics are bold and amusing with dancer zombies, football zombies and the elusive Yeti zombie all waiting to be encountered. Each plant is a wonderful touch and definitely leaves you smiling. Even the theme tune is catchy. The mini games could be more varied and more interesting, but for what they are they could have done a lot worse. Some of them are even challenging the first time you try them, although some of them simply go on for too long. Each one is worth playing at least once however and they certainly don't spoil the game. The survival levels are enjoyable once the game has been completed and manage to hold attention long after most other tower defense games have become mind numbingly dull. In short, this game is entertaining, amusing, enjoyable to play and endearing. I've not yet seen someone start to play it and not still be playing it some hours later. In the future I hope to see even more zombie types, new plants as this is certainly something I would like to hear more about.
by Miriam on Jul 20, 2009
best game i have ever played
This is a very fun, addicting game. I like it because it is a good strategy game and with 50 levels it will keep you occupied for hours. I would recommend this game for anybody who likes action games. I especially like the mushrooms because they don't cost and sun pieces but anyway I hope you try this game and think of it the way I do.
by Julian Prince on Jul 7, 2009
Very fun
I have played the free trial, and I find it extremely fun. The graphics are entertaining, yet they don't slow down my laptop like certain other games
by Leong Yu Siang on Jun 6, 2009