Plants vs. Zombies™ 2

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 is a popular tower defense game that retains the core gameplay of its predecessor. Players must utilize plants with various abilities to defend against zombie invasions and protect their gardens. In Plants vs. Zombies™ 2, players need to strategically place different types of plants on the battlefield to repel wave after wave of zombies attempting to invade their gardens. Each plant possesses unique abilities, and you must choose the appropriate plants based on the specific skills of the local zombies. You will travel through different time periods, visiting various historical eras. Each scene is unique, featuring distinctive zombies and specific challenges.

Highlights:

When the first Plants vs Zombies game came out, it was immediately a hit among gamers for its quirky humor, goofy and cartoonish presentation, and more importantly, addictive gameplay. It was such a smashing success that it was quickly ported across all major platforms. Plants vs Zombies 2 is the sequel that aims to build upon what made the original so great while introducing new elements and upping the ante.

The game retains much of the signature gameplay that made the original so fun and addictive. The biggest addition here is the over 150 plant and evolution species available to you—triple what the first game offered. Also, you now get to explore 11 different locations spread across time and space, with more than 300 levels to play through, each one hosting its unique set of zombie types.

You can put your planting skills to the test by competing against other players in the Arena Mode. Try to get the highest scores as you play through unique levels. Now, being a free-to-play game, the inclusion of ads is to be expected. However, they can get rather intrusive at times, and you will be forced to watch the whole thing since some are unskippable.

Features:

Create an Army of Plans

You can create an army of plants where you can have plants of multiple breeds. Deploy the robust plants in the first lane to cover and secure the other troops.

Play Intense Missions

You can participate in the daily challenges to unlock new rewards and get more credit points. You will also learn new fighting skills and develop strategies for the battlefield.

Explore New Locations

Keep moving in new directions to explore recent locations, base camps, stay points, and farms where you can find the items to supercharge your plants.

Upgrade your Players

You can customize and upgrade your players by adding new accessories and costumes and unlocking special abilities. There are a dozen of levels for upgrades in each troop.

Unlock New Weapons

There are many weapons available in the inventory that you can purchase and use against the zombies. Buy the explosives and destructive artillery to cause more damage to the brain eaters.

Tips and Tricks:

Experiment with Plant Combinations: Each level offers different challenges, so try mixing and matching plants to find the most effective combinations for each situation.

Upgrade Your Plants: Use the in-game currency to upgrade your plants’ abilities and improve their effectiveness in combat, especially when facing tougher zombies.

Focus on Sun Production: Sunflowers are essential for producing sun, which is used to plant your defenses. Make sure to have enough sun-producing plants to keep up with the zombie waves.

Learn Zombie Patterns: Each type of zombie has its own attack pattern and weaknesses. Pay attention to these patterns to effectively counter their moves and defend your garden.

Take Advantage of Power-ups: Power-ups can be used to gain an edge during tough levels. Use them wisely to clear out difficult zombies or make a comeback in a challenging stage.

Pros & Cons:

Pros

Diverse worlds and levels

Simple to pick up and play

Fun, gesture-based power-ups

Lots of challenges to complete

Bags of humor

Enjoyable mini games

Cons

Not radically original

Conclusion:

If you were a fan of the original game, then you will be pleased to know that Plants vs Zombies 2 brings the same fun and challenging gameplay, and then some. You get to explore various locations now and have triple the number of plants at your disposal. The ads can get annoying, though, but aside from that, this is a must-play for virtually anyone.