Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Reviews
When it first launched, in 2009, Plants vs. Zombies became a permanent fixture in my household, as everyone got hooked on the simple tower-defence ga...
After jumping back into the Plants vs. Zombies world, I can safely say this is my favorite way to play the franchise, classic tower-defense style gameplay loop. Not third person shooting or open worlds, just six lanes, some plants and some zombies. An argue can be had to whether we needed this as there are older GOTY editions, but I can’t lie and say I wasn’t excited to earn new achievements for it again. There is a little bit of new content but all in all this is just another repackaging of PvZ which if you’ve never played before … I definitely recommend it.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted's attempt to remaster the original comes with questionable choices, but it's still a good way to get re-acquainted with (or introduced to) one of the quirkiest puzzle-strategy games of the 2000s.
PopCap has brought together the defining elements of each port for the definitive Plants vs. Zombies experience. But it's hard to look past the discredit that Replanted does to the talented devs who brought us this game nearly two decades ago, and the many cut corners.
Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted adds just a few bells and whistles to the classic strategy game, but it's still just as fun as ever.
Including all previous content plus new ways to play, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted emerges as the best version of an already near-perfect game.
At its core, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is the same game you fell in love with 16 years ago.
Gardens once again become the ideal battlefield for the zombie apocalypse.
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Plants Vs. Zombies Replanted is a faithful recreation of the original game that brings every bit of its charm and fun gameplay loop to modern platforms. It's as entertaining, unique, and quirky as it was back in the day, and is definitely worth diving back into if you loved the original release. If you haven't, this one's a treat!
PopCap and EA have managed to remaster a absolute classic. Plants Vs Zombies: Replanted is nothing if a brilliant oove letter to a game that could see a resurgence of the franchise or maybe some other classics that EA have twiddling its thumbs while sitting the vault.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted isn't breaking the mould in gameplay options, and it isn't flawless, but I have still been glued to my controller since I got it.
Plants vs. Zombies Replanted es una oportunidad para reencontrarse con un clásico moderno de los videojuegos
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Remember when you first pitted plants and zombies against each other in the garden? Well, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is exactly that same game, with the expected and obvious graphical improvements of a remaster, and a few minor quality-of-life updates that do little to make the game anything more than a reheated version of something that was always amazing.
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Plants vs Zombies Replanted is the same game you know and love, albeit with a shiny new veneer. Some games don't get old, and providing you're in the mood for something laid-back and casual, protecting your garden from zeds is as much fun as it's ever been.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is the definitive version of this classic strategy game. The gameplay is simple to understand but challenging, and the formula holds up as much today as it did when the game was first released 16 years ago. The presentation is absolutely clean all around, and the number of modes ensures that it'll take some time before you can truly explore everything on offer. Having an online option would've been nice, but considering how nothing really valuable was removed from this iteration, the lack of online play at launch is fine. Longtime fans of the series will immediately be happy with this game, while newcomers will be in for a very fun-filled ride.
Its focus on being a remaster of the first Plants vs. Zombies means it doesn't have all of the new plant types introduced in later sequels. Still, it's a great tower defense entry point and a welcome reminder of how much we rely on Mother Nature, even during a zombie outbreak.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted has not only stood the test of time with its uniquely entertaining core gameplay, its gardenful of extra modes and fruitful multiplayer content will keep you coming back for hours of pea-shooting fun. 🧟
Overall, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is a solid way to revisit a classic. The new visuals look great overall, the bonus levels are fun little experiments, and co-op is engaging. Versus mode clearly needs some balancing, and there are enough technical issues that hinder the fun. Hopefully, these issues will be resolved with some patches, as Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted really feels at home on the Switch 2.
This is the most complete and definitive version of the classic, integrating all the features of previous editions, including the cooperative campaign mode and turbo mode. However, this return of Plants vs. Zombies clearly lacks polish. The experience is hampered by some visual and gameplay glitches. Furthermore, the attempt to modernize the title loses its purpose due to the lack of online multiplayer support, which anchors the remaster to the past. Nevertheless, new players will find Transplanted an ideal starting point to experience the 2009 classic. It's a shame that this beloved game is marred by rushed development and questionable use of development tools. It's worth noting that 16 years later, the gameplay and heart of Plants vs. Zombies remains incredibly addictive and entertaining.
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