Plants vs. Zombies Review – Who would expect corn cobs to be rechargeable missile launchers?
App Type: Uncategorized
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By: PopCap
Version #: 1.9.7
Date Released: 2010-02-15
Developer: PopCap
Price: 0.99
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A classic,Plants vs Zombies was one of the reasons why I even got myself an iOS device back in the day. Laying out plants along per-determined grids to fire an endless barrage of mindless zombies seems rather entertaining, doesn’t it? It gives little reason to wonder why the zombies crave for brains so much, given how they relentlessly trudge forward amidst a suicidal wave of projectiles constantly flying their way.
So the concept of the game is very simple. Players choose from a large arsenal of plants, each with its own destructive zombie slaying capabilities. These can range from the very basic pea-shooters, to the potato mines or even multi-lane shooters that cause a wide area of damage which of course cost a lot more to plant. Every level is limited by the amount of sunlight you can generate, the game’s version of mana for summoning plants. Sunlight production can be bolstered by certain plants, and if played right should not pose much of a trouble unless one gets too ambitious with the bigger guns.
And of course in true Popcap fashion, as players progress through each level more plants are made available for use and whether intentional or not, it seems like the more ridiculous they look the more powerful they get.
Who would expect corn cobs to be rechargeable missile launchers?
What I really liked about this game lies in the extensiveness in content. While the main aim of the game lies in completing the adventure mode levels and scoring achievements, the game has much more to offer for those who bore of the norm. A Zen Garden allows players to nurture their own plants. This has no bearing on actual levels however, so it can be seen as an entirely different game on its own.
Plants vs Zombies will no doubt be one of the best dollars you will spend on a game.
Quick Take
Value:High
Would I Buy Again:Yes
Learning Curve:Moderate. The game does well in slowly increasing the difficulty of the levels.
Who Is It For:Just about everyone
What I Like:The game takes a casual approach, but yet is exciting and has enough depth to keep one hooked for hours.
What I Don't Like:NA
Final Statement:Buy it
defense WINNER OF OVER 30 GAME OF THE YEAR AWARDS*
Plants vs. Zombies™ was spawned from the fertile minds that created Bejeweled®, Peggle®, Zuma® and Bookworm®.
Game Features:
50 FUN-DEAD LEVELS
Conquer all 50 levels of Adventure mode — through day, night, fog, in a swimming pool, on the rooftop and more! Replay levels in the all-new Quick Play arena.
NOT YOUR GARDEN-VARIETY GHOULS
Battle zombie pole-vaulters, snorkelers, bucketheads and more. Each has its own special skills, so you'll need to think fast and plant faster to combat them all.
SMASHING FUN
Try to survive all 9 unique levels as you battle zombies hiding in vases. It's smashing fun!
SMARTER THAN YOUR AVERAGE ZOMBIE
Be careful how you use your limited supply of greens and seeds. Zombies love brains so much they'll jump, run, dance, swim and even eat plants to get into your house.
FIGHT LONGER, GET STRONGER
Earn 49 powerful perennials and collect coins to buy a pet snail, power-ups and more.
GROW WITH YOUR GAME
Earn 44 awesome achievements and show off your zombie-zapping prowess.
COIN PACKS
Need coins for great new stuff? Buy up to 600,000 coins right from the Main Menu.
MORE COOL FEATURES
- Full Retina display support—zombies have never looked prettier.
- Compatible with iOS 4 multi-tasking.
- Loads of performance enhancements and bug fixes.
*Original Mac/PC downloadable game.
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Article By Eng Wei Jie
A water polo player from Singapore, Wei Jie devotes most of his time to training. However, when he's not occupied by water training or pushing himself in the gym, expect to see him squinting at his iPhone testing out new apps.
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