Plants vs. Zombies

You'll smile at the clever Plants vs. Zombies animation and sound, but compelling strategy rules give it even deeper roots.

Back to Plants vs Zombies, this is by far the best tower defense game I’ve played on Mac OS X, actually on any platform for that matter. Seriously, if you’re a Mac gamer don’t miss out in this one! Kudos to PopCap Games for making such an awesome game!

Throughout my play, I discovered nearly nothing wrong. If I wanted to quibble, I would point out that occasionally the bowling levels are a little too hard, the rooftop levels are a bit out of character with the rest of the game thanks to the introduction of the catapult, and the initial play-through of Adventure Mode is pretty easy. But those are just quibbles. Do yourself a favor and buy Plants vs. Zombies if you’re even considering it.

Ein Must-Buy für ... eigentlich jeden einzelnen Gamer, der sich das Spiel leisten kann, egal welcher Genre-Fraktion er auch angehört! Plants versus Zombies darf man einfach nicht verpassen, denn selten hat ein eigentlich simples Spiel so viel Spaß gemacht und nochdazu so viel Content für dermaßen wenig Geld geboten. Da kann man nur anfangen zu singen. Und jetzt alle! There's a zombie on my lawn...

Plants vs. Zombies is a wonderful take on the tower defense sub-genre of strategy gaming. Popcap has successfully boiled down the formula into something that the casual gaming crowd can enjoy, and while experienced gamers may find it easy, more challenge awaits once you've already beaten the game. The game may drag on for a little too long through the middle sections of the campaign, but the rest is a blast and comes highly recommended to anyone who loves zombies or strategy games.

Well I reckon considering what it is, which is, forgive me for using the term but firmly on the casual end of the spectrum, I think it’s a very well made game. It's compulsive gameplay is complimented by quality, hilarious animation. 9/10 from me.

If you're looking for a game to play in quick 15-20 minute chunks, well, you better stop right now before Plants vs Zombies gets you in its cold, dead grasp, and has you wondering just where in the hell the last few hours went. It's clever, adorable, and has enough content to keep you playing for a long time. Plus, you can kill zombies with watermelons, and what other game can say that.

"Plants Vs. Zombies" é mais um excelente jogo casual produzido pela PopCap, uma das grande especialistas no filão. Embora se firme em uma idéia simples e bastante comum, a equipe conseguiu inserir elementos bastante criativos, como inimigos com habilidades especiais, minigames e até chefões. Com um bom grau de dificuldade, o game é uma ótima pedida para os fãs de jogos rápidos, mas inteligentes.

Not since Zombies Ate My Neighbors have I seen a deeper, longer, more challenging and memorable zombie game. It’s truly fun for all ages, and one of the most bizarrely comical games I’ve played in the last few years. Don’t let the cartoonish art or light-hearted atmosphere throw you off; this is one of the most clever and original strategy games out there. Plants vs. Zombies leaves you hungry-not for brains, but for more games like it. Let’s hope there’s a sequel taking root.

Schon wieder ein 08/15-Tower- Defense-Klon? Weit gefehlt: Plants vs. Zombies ist alles andere als gewöhnlich. Das wird schon nach wenigen Spielminuten am herrlichen Humor und den liebevoll gestalteten Spielfiguren deutlich. Der eigentliche Star des Spiels ist aber das abwechslungsreiche Level-Design. Fast in jeder Spielstufe des Abenteuer-Modus erhalten Sie eine neue Pflanze. Richtig Laune machen auch die Bonus-Spielmodi. Vor allem die Minispiel-Herausforderungen haben es mir angetan. Ich könnte den ganzen Tag Wall-Nut Bowling oder Beghouled spielen!

For $20, Plants vs. Zombies is a thoroughly enjoyable romp that's suitable for all ages. Download it for PC or Mac and save yourself from the invasion.

PopCap Games on erikoistunut omaperäisiin casual-peleihin, joista löytyy silti tarpeeksi syvyyttä viihdyttämään enemmän pelaaviakin. Plants vs. Zombies on tästä lähes täydellinen malliesimerkki. Se on todella helppo oppia, mutta syvyyttä ja monipuolisuutta löytyy tyydyttämään myös tosipelaajia, jotka kaipaavat vähän erilaisempaa vaihtelua. Kuokka käteen ja siemenet maahan siis, zombit on pysäytettävä!

Plants vs. Zombies is a terrific title and I recommend it highly, especially for casual and younger gamers. But even hardcore types who might be put off by the cutesy graphics and the kid-friendly vibe will find something to like about this awesome little title; if anything, the fact that it contains a zombie bobsledding team should be enough to sway you.

From the moment we saw the bizarre music video for Plants vs. Zombies we knew we wanted to play this game. The end product is really fantastic and stands right up there with PopCap's other hits like Peggle and Bejewelled. 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. And if you're sick to death of tower defense games, this one's gonna bring you back into the fold.

The tense and always adorable Plants vs. Zombies is 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. Despite the undead, you'll still be able to sleep with the lights off, but the midnight oil will be burning long and hard at the developer's increasingly frustrated competitors.

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.

We couldn’t find anything glaringly wrong with Plants vs. Zombies, but it’s not for everyone – for a few reasons. About halfway through the second part of the Adventure game (around level 2-5 or so) it can get quite hard. This might turn off some casual gamers who want a more relaxing experience rather than a progressively tough one, but once you figure out what works for you it's not so tough. Secondly, while unique, I’d argue the game concept doesn’t have as widespread appeal as a mainstream puzzle game, such as Peggle or Zuma. Still, we give top marks to PopCap for putting an entertaining new zombie spin on the tower defense genre. Finally, some parents might not like the spooky premise with silly but grotesque animations, such as heads that fall off bodies. It’s tame by Resident Evil standards but certainly not common in the casual game world. All in all, we give two green thumbs up to PopCap’s irresistibly charming and challenging game.

Plants vs. Zombies ist wunderbar durchgeknallt und herrlich süchtig machend - das perfekte Spiel für die Viertelstunde zwischendurch bzw. die drei Stunden, von denen man nicht mal merkt, dass sie vergangen sind.

Plants vs. Zombies существенно проще классики жанра вроде GemCraft или Protector, да и не претендует на хардкорность. Зато графика выглядит мило, невзирая на неизменное разрешение 800х600, озвучка вызывает улыбку, а способов развлечь себя не меньше, чем в «Космических рейнджерах». И отдельной награды заслуживают фантасмагорически оформленные титры. Мелодия «There's a zombie on your lawn», несомненно, достойна хит-парадов.

We hebben de afgelopen maanden heel wat Indie Game-toppers zien passeren, en deze game hoort daar absoluut bij.

It's impressive how well everything works together in Plants vs. Zombies. Every element, from the gameplay to the bonus extras to the presentation, seems to follow the core philosophy of accessible simplicity underpinned by thoughtful complexity. It is well suited for a wide range of audiences, but those who seek a challenge may not have the patience to play through the few hours that it will take to encounter the more difficult levels. For frugality's sake, interested parties are advised to purchase it from Valve's download service, Steam, where it is selling for $9.99 (as opposed to $19.99 on PopCap's Web site). Plants vs. Zombies is fun, funny, and a great buy at either price.

As much as I enjoyed Plants vs. Zombies, I can honestly say that I was somewhat disappointed by the game. Maybe my expectations were a little too grandiose after seeing all of the positive press that the game was getting, but I was just expecting a little more from the game. However, please don’t let this discourage you from picking up this game. It’s a fun and addictive game from start to finish.

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. Plus, with all of the extra games and modes, it should remain fun and amusing for a while, but not forever.

Plants vs. Zombies is a heck of a game. There’s enough content to keep you playing for days, and then when that’s done there’s content enough to entice you to play even longer. The game looks great, sounds great and has a pitch-perfect sense of humor about itself. This is a game that I feel very confident saying that you will not regret purchasing.

When hordes of zombies head at you at one time, it’s a complete rush. You hurry to place your plants and collect your sunlight as if nothing else matters. As you progress in the game, you unlock mini games and a survival mode. It really gets tough when a creeping fog is introduced. While Plants vs. Zombies is a terrific experience, it’s not as tough as, say, Sony’s PixelJunk Monsters, which, with each level, features a different layout and approach paths for the creeps who deign to destroy your kingdom. Yet it’s just as cute and charming and almost as hard to beat.

Ah yeah, the lolz are there, and Popcap do make good games. The difficulty ramps up very smoothly, and the minigames are great too, there’s zombie versions of Bejewelled and Insaniquarium. I was held through all fifty plus levels for sure but I wouldn’t go back to it. 7.5

Plants vs. Zombies est finalement un tower defense relativement classique. Si son rythme lent et son aspect répétitif risquent d'en décourager plus d'un, les amateurs du genre trouveront là un titre bourré d'humour qui peut devenir très addictif. On regrette que le mode aventure ne propose pas davantage de challenge mais les nombreux mini-jeux viennent heureusement combler ce manque.