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Plants vs. Zombies

Plants vs. Zombies

Release dateMay 5, 2009

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Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense game in which players protect their suburban home from waves of approaching zombies by placing various plants on a grid-based lawn. Each plant has a unique defensive function, from shooting projectiles to blocking or exploding, while different zombie types require specific strategies to defeat. The game spans five stages across daytime, nighttime, backyard pool, fog, and rooftop settings, with additional puzzle, mini-game, and survival modes.

PuzzleReal Time Strategy (RTS)ActionCo-operativeStrategy

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About Plants vs. Zombies

Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense game in which players protect their suburban home from waves of approaching zombies by placing various plants on a grid-based lawn. Each plant has a unique defensive function, from shooting projectiles to blocking or exploding, while different zombie types require specific strategies to defeat. The game spans five stages across daytime, nighttime, backyard pool, fog, and rooftop settings, with additional puzzle, mini-game, and survival modes.

Game details

Release date

May 5, 2009

Developer

PopCap Games

Publisher

Electronic Arts, PopCap Games

Platforms

Android, Mac, Nintendo DSi, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows Phone, Xbox 360, iOS

Genres

Puzzle, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Tactical

Themes

Action, Comedy, Kids, Survival

Game modes

Co-operative, Single player

Player perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Languages

Language	Audio	Interface	Subtitles
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish (Mexico)

Age ratings

PEGI: 12, ESRB: E10+, CERO: B, CLASS_IND: L, GRAC: 12+

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