Plants vs. Zombies: Heroes

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"Plants Vs. Zombies: Heroes" is a comedy turn-based strategy game with an intriguing story and splendid gameplay. Collect from 20 unique plant and zombie heroes, each with distinct super powers, and build your team by choosing from hundreds of cards. The game features stellar visuals, a delightful soundtrack, but is disturbed by ads and bugs. Overall, a very funny and engaging game, especially for fans of the Plants vs. Zombies franchise.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story79 positive mentions

monetization261 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of characters and strategies.
The graphics and animations are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The game allows for both single-player and multiplayer modes, providing a good mix of challenges.

The game frequently crashes, especially during online matches, leading to frustrating experiences.
Matchmaking is unbalanced, often pairing new players with much higher-ranked opponents.
The crafting and recycling buttons are blocked by the navigation bar on certain devices, making it impossible to progress in hero quests.

story
397 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
77%
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The game's story mode is generally well-received for its engaging narrative and comic-style presentation, but many players express frustration with its repetitive nature and lack of rewards for completing missions. Technical issues, particularly with crafting buttons being obstructed on certain devices, hinder progress in hero quests, leading to dissatisfaction. Additionally, the difficulty spikes in later missions and perceived pay-to-win mechanics detract from the overall experience, leaving players longing for more content and better balance.
- “The game is great, the storyline and gameplay are smooth and easy to use.”
- “I love the game for what it is and the amount of cards and decks to choose from. You can even make your own, and I also love it because you can now play as the zombies and view their side of the story. It's really cool to see everything this game has to offer.”
- “Addictive and also challenging... not to mention the storyline (comic strip) is creative and interesting.”
- “The game is no longer updated and is quite repetitive; the story mode is very repetitive but gives small challenges for players.”
- “Love this game, but if they would only fix the many bugs it has and also, there are absolutely no rewards for completing the story part, which I find completely ridiculous.”
- “There's no rewards for completing the missions, so don't bother.”
gameplay
351 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
41%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its strategic depth, unique mechanics, and engaging card-based battles, making it fun and easy to learn. However, many players express frustration with balance issues, particularly regarding pay-to-win elements, matchmaking problems, and occasional bugs that disrupt the experience. Overall, while the gameplay offers a lot of potential and enjoyment, it is marred by inconsistencies and a lack of updates.
- “The gameplay is simple to learn.”
- “It's inexplicably lush with strategy, mechanics, and diversity of play.”
- “The gameplay is fun and all plants and zombies are super cool.”
- “There's a lack of a goal to work towards other than simply completing all the levels, and the gameplay does get dull because you can't play with new plants and zombies that you actually want to play with.”
- “The gameplay is garbage; the game itself leaves you wanting to play real PvZ, but since all the efforts are going into card games, I can see why the game has taken some steps backward.”
- “The gameplay was good, but the gacha is really bad; I opened 11 packs and got 1 super rare and no legend. If I don't get a legend, please give me more than 1 super rare.”
monetization
345 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
8%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it offers optional ads for earning in-game currency, the system is often glitchy and unreliable, leading to frustration. Some users appreciate that ads are not forced upon them and that it is possible to progress without spending money, but others criticize the heavy reliance on microtransactions and the perception of a "pay-to-win" model. Overall, while there are opportunities to earn rewards through ads, many players feel that the monetization strategy could be improved to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Real potential with this game, smart and reasonable monetization.”
- “With enough effort, you can definitely build an efficient deck and go up the ranks without having to ever purchase any microtransactions.”
- “The game is surprisingly fun and doesn't shove microtransactions in your face, which is surprising for an EA game.”
- “Developers seem to have lost interest in the gameplay and are only concerned about the in-app purchases.”
- “This game revolves around the mechanic of pay-to-win so much that they decreased the gem bonus from watching ads in half.”
- “It's a cash grab.”
graphics
279 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant colors, creative designs, and smooth animations, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the cartoonish art style reminiscent of the original Plants vs. Zombies series, while some note minor issues like lag or low resolution on certain devices. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing its appeal and playability.
- “It has amazing graphics and so many strategies that it's hard to not find something new each time you play.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and gameplay too.”
- “I love the graphics, the gameplay, I just loooooove it, but the only reason that I gave it 4 stars is that it doesn't get more big updates.”
- “Pretty bad gameplay and very bad graphics.”
- “The graphics are extremely pixelated which pretty much ruins the game.”
- “The graphics are bad and overall it's boring.”
stability
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes and freezes during gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and daily challenges. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these issues, and there is a general sentiment that the developers have abandoned the game, leading to a lack of updates and fixes for the numerous bugs. While some users still enjoy the game, the overwhelming consensus is that its stability problems severely hinder the overall experience.
- “No glitches, no ads (unless you choose to watch for more gems), and very much entertaining!”
- “Very good game, no bugs, no glitches; this game is perfect.”
- “I experienced no glitches!”
- “Game freezes and crashes often and causes you to lose out on challenges/ranked levels/gems.”
- “The game constantly freezes up during challenges, making it impossible to win a set.”
- “This game freezes so much.”
humor
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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5%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, featuring funny card names, descriptions, and quirky graphics that evoke nostalgia for the original Plants vs. Zombies series. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and comedic elements, which enhance the overall enjoyment and addictive nature of the gameplay. However, some reviews mention inconsistencies in humor and gameplay balance, with a few players finding certain aspects unfunny or frustrating.
- “It's all the fun and funny parts of the original games mixed with well balanced, strategic card battling and a fair ranking system!”
- “I love the funny names and descriptions of the cards which often are Easter eggs.”
- “Amazing and funny card game with all the wordplay of Plants vs. Zombies 2 at its prime.”
- “This is unbalanced and unfunny... what a shame...”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the humor just misses the mark.”
grinding
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-oriented, with many players finding the process of acquiring cards and gems tedious and time-consuming. While some appreciate the gameplay and flexibility in deck building, the consensus is that significant grinding or spending real money is often necessary to progress, leading to a perception of the game as pay-to-win. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the enjoyment for many players.
- “It's an amazing game, it's free to play but not pay to win, almost no grinding, engaging campaign and balanced PvP!”
- “The game is unplayable for new players as it's complete grindy luck to get any cards to do anything or you pay for the cards.”
- “My only problem with this game is that it's way too grindy and you could only really progress by either paying for packs or grinding for event cards which you don't really get a lot of event missions to do in the first place.”
- “Very time consuming and tedious for a single card pack, way too much grinding has to be done to get anything good to play in ranked.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
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Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its quality and how it complements the gameplay, some find it forgettable or glitchy. Several users highlight specific tracks as enjoyable, yet others express a desire for improvements, especially in comparison to soundtracks from previous installments in the series. Despite these criticisms, the music is often described as engaging and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
- “The sound effects are great and the music is honestly really good.”
- “Addictive and engaging with superb music and characters.”
- “It's an awesome game, filled with wondrous music and characters!”
- “This game is fine but has lots of issues; the music is really forgettable.”
- “Plants vs. Zombies Heroes is a fun card battle game with great graphics, but a slightly boring and repetitive soundtrack compared to the other PVZ games.”
- “I really like the game and all of the characters, but the only downside is the music; it is so annoying.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while many users praise the game's performance and graphics, there are significant concerns regarding optimization for various devices, particularly for specific phone models like the Revvl 4+, Galaxy S20, and Motorola One. Players report issues such as unresponsive controls, screen layout problems, and crashes, especially after updates, indicating a need for better compatibility across a wider range of devices. Despite these issues, some users still find the game enjoyable and smooth on certain phones.
- “Overall the game has great performance, graphics, and content.”
- “Overall performance is immaculate; I would really recommend it as the favored strategy game to be amusing for the majority of players. 😃”
- “It's super fun, I love the game, and it runs smoothly 10/10.”
- “Everything works great in this app, but there's one major problem: the screen was not optimized for the Revvl 4+ phone (the one I use to play this game on). I can't craft anything due to the option to craft being at the very bottom, and the on-screen buttons that are part of the phone block it, making hero quests impossible to complete. It's a major design flaw in my eyes; everything in this game is great besides this huge problem. Please fix it.”
- “Not optimized for widescreen phones such as the S20.”
- “Very good game, but it is definitely not optimized for the Razer Phone. It lags, glitches, and sometimes even crashes.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is generally considered high, thanks to diverse decks and cards that encourage experimentation. However, players suggest improvements such as rewards for single-player modes, a better competitive system for online play, and clearer information about online seasons to enhance the overall experience.
- “This game has great gameplay and replayability due to all the different decks and cards you can try out.”
- “Replayability is high but there are a number of tweaks that would improve gameplay like rewards for completing single-player modes, a better competitive system for online play, and general info about the length of online seasons. Updates would also be helpful.”
- “Replayability is high, but there are a number of tweaks that would improve gameplay, like rewards for completing single-player modes, a better competitive system for online play, and general information about the length of online seasons. Updates would also be helpful.”
- “For gameplay, replayability, and the fact it's not peer-to-peer, I give it 3 stars!”
- “Mad replay value.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express strong emotional reactions to the game, highlighting frustration with interface issues and the distress caused by losing progress due to age verification. The sentiment reflects a deep attachment to the game, with some players feeling overwhelmed and contemplating leaving it altogether.
- “It was fun... until for saying my age honestly I had to delete all my progress and totally don't want to cry myself to sleep.”
- “But for now... I might say goodbye to PVZ Heroes... please continue this game... I'm having an emotional breakdown... :(”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its engaging and addictive nature, with players appreciating the unique RPG elements and appealing character designs. While some reviews indicate that the depth of character development may be limited, the overall aesthetic and charm of the characters are consistently highlighted as strong points.
- “I just love this game; it's so addicting! It has a nice twist to the original formula, and I love how it feels like an RPG but different. The character designs are amazing.”
- “Overall, great game and character designs.”
- “Character designs are good and cute, so it has that going for it.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere significantly enhances the overall experience, contributing to its fun and engaging action. The background elements play a crucial role in creating an immersive environment that keeps players entertained.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world with its stunning visuals and sound design.”
- “Every detail in the environment contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the unfolding story.”