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Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare

PlayStation fans finally get a chance to hop into the vibrant world of Plants vs. Zombies multiplayer, and the game is better than ever with a full slate of modes, maps, and unlockable content.
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84%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
gameplay, grinding
90% User Score Based on 147 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 36 reviews

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Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is a multiplayer tactical shooter game with warfare and comedy themes. It was developed by PopCap Games and was released on February 25, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare is a warfare shooter game that offers various multiplayer options. Players can team up with their friends in local split-screen or online co-op and multiplayer modes, battling it out as plants or zombies with an array of inventive weapons. The game provides a unique and exciting 3D PvZ experience, filled with humor and action-packed combat, as players sow the seeds of victory in this explosive world.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a variety of single-player quests and campaigns, making it enjoyable for those who prefer solo play.
  • The backyard battleground setup provides a relaxed environment for trying out new characters and playing with friends.
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a wide range of characters to unlock, enhancing the overall experience.
  • There are significant bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as endless waves in Garden Ops due to unfindable enemies.
  • The requirement for a constant internet connection limits accessibility, especially for those without reliable internet.
  • The split-screen mode is limited to two players, which can be frustrating when wanting to play with more friends or family.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, beautiful visuals, and smooth performance, making it appealing for players of all ages, including young children. Reviewers note the significant improvement over previous console generations, highlighting the fun and engaging character designs that enhance the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The colors and graphics are amazing; I watch the screen while my grandchildren play and am amazed at how 'pretty' this game is.”
    • “The perfect recipe for a great game, especially with vibrant, fun, quirky characters, beautiful visuals, and exciting gameplay.”
    • “Graphics are great, much better than Xbox 360.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a well-developed story progression with engaging single-player missions, enhancing the overall narrative experience. While it retains a strong multiplayer focus, players appreciate the variety of quests and missions available for solo play, although the lack of co-op questing options is seen as a drawback. Overall, the blend of story-driven content and multiplayer modes offers a diverse gameplay experience.

    • “They just built in more of a story progression with some really cool single-player missions.”
    • “The first one is built around the multiplayer, and that's still here in the second one; they just built in more of a story progression with some really cool single-player missions.”
    • “I thought the main hub would annoy me, but I find what's most fun about the game is all the new quests and star collecting.”
    • “The co-op and vs modes are fun, but it’s disappointing you can’t do quests in 2-player mode.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the new options and vibrant visuals, while others criticize the reliance on free-to-play mechanics that require extensive grinding or real-money purchases to progress. Many expected a more strategic experience but found it to be more focused on fast-paced shooting rather than tactical defense. Overall, the game offers exciting gameplay but may not meet the expectations of those seeking deeper strategy.

    • “We have really enjoyed the new options for gameplay, and we highly recommend it.”
    • “The perfect recipe for a great game, especially with vibrant, fun, quirky characters, beautiful visuals, and exciting gameplay.”
    • “He absolutely loves the gameplay and graphics.”
    • “Shame on me for not watching gameplay demos beforehand, I suppose, but I thought there was more strategy and design focus, defending against a horde of zombies by cleverly placed defenses or a strategic choice... not just non-stop running around shooting in a third-person perspective.”
    • “Game mechanics are geared for free-to-play; it is not possible to get to higher waves without either spending countless hours of grinding or purchasing points with real money.”
    • “I feel a paid game should not have the same mechanics as a free-to-play.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the game's mechanics heavily favor a free-to-play model, requiring extensive grinding or real-money purchases to progress to higher levels. This creates a significant barrier for those unwilling to invest time or money.

    • “Game mechanics are geared for free-to-play; it is not possible to reach higher waves without either spending countless hours grinding or purchasing points with real money.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
    • “Progression is painfully slow, and the constant need to grind detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability has improved significantly with recent updates, addressing previous issues such as audio glitches, random freezes, and crashes. Users now report a more stable experience, though some minor audio problems may still persist.

    • “This game has its fair share of audio issues, random freezes, and it used to crash frequently, but recent updates seem to have fixed most of those problems.”
    • “The stability of the game is quite poor, with frequent crashes and lag that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
    • “I often encounter random freezes that make it difficult to enjoy the game, and the crashes are frustrating.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical premise of vegetables battling zombies, accompanied by vibrant visuals and sound effects. Players find the comedic elements enjoyable, noting the absence of gore adds to the overall fun.

    • “It's veggies shooting zombies; quite humorous with lots of noise and flashes.”
    • “No gore, but it's kind of funny.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users express disappointment over the inclusion of microtransactions in a non-free-to-play game by EA, viewing it as an unwelcome practice that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It's also sad, though not surprising, that EA included microtransactions in a non-free-to-play game.”
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Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is a tactical shooter game with warfare and comedy themes.

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare was released on February 25, 2014.

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare was developed by PopCap Games.

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Plants vs. Zombies, Plants vs. Zombies, Gears of War 4, STAR WARS Battlefront, Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition and others.