Plants vs. Zombies

 DS
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 52
  3. Negative: 5 out of 52
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  1. how_are_u
    Jul 28, 2014
    6
    Nowhere near as good as on the PC and Mac, but still a great title if you are a fan of Nintendo and own a DS. Great for on the go/on holiday, so still reccomend you get it if you go on holiday yearly, or just love handheld gaming. Certainly better than Bejeweled 3, but not as good as Plants vs Zombies on the PC. Not bad PopCap!
  2. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    Игра хороша. Игра это порт с PC и он хорош. В игре есть единственный эксклюзивный уровень который заменяет уровень оригинальной игры. В одном уровне проседал FPS до конца уровня- это печально.
  3. Moony545
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Какая же это крутая игра геймплейно и гениальная по простоте. Реально феномен своего времени!
  4. Crea
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    Top screen to see big zombies and touch screen to play with tiny cute zombies! I like playing zombie shooting and baseball :) They are really cute and funny.
  5. MegaGamer37
    Jan 23, 2011
    10
    This is basically Plants vs. Zombies on the DS. No new changes other than the smaller screen size. So if you already have it on any other system, you know what you're getting, though I'm not saying it's bad. Still as fun as it ever was. Recommended for tower defense fans who wants something new.
  6. Aetherion
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    It's Plants facing off against tides of Zombies all over again! I great addition to the DS collection, especially if you've missed the PC version of the game. The gameplay is simple yet addictive and has quite a challenge to it at times. For all you lovers of tower defence games, this will be right up your alley.
  7. JoJomonkey
    May 22, 2011
    9
    This is by far the best system to play this game on because of the touch screen which can get annoying if you stop pressing down on it it'll fall but once you pick it up you can't put it down.
  8. lowkey42o
    Feb 4, 2011
    3
    I don't understand why this is getting such great reviews, I rented it from game fly and the graphics / interface are far inferior to the previous versions I played. WHY would I pay 29.99 for a DS game I can get for$3 with sharper graphic and smoother gameplay. A ten means perfect this far from that.
  9. jafs741
    Jan 18, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if this game is like the computer one all i have to say is that its gonna give hours and hours of fun besides the graphics are not very good but if im sure of something is that im gonna buy it 9.8… Expand
  10. koolkris200
    Mar 13, 2011
    4
    This game is fun but not as fun as I thought I only got threw 3-3 levels and i am stuck on 3-4 I highly do not recommend it but it is fun playing multi player because if your have a nintendo ds lite like me you can play against yourself
  11. Iconoclast
    Mar 23, 2011
    4
    Lazy port: framerate issues, bad sound, gimmicky extras that have to be unlocked even though surely many will have played the campaign already(it being extremely easy exacerbates this issue). If you have only this version available to you and don't mind the lack of challenge it's passable.
  12. Cindabella
    Apr 11, 2011
    6
    This games is very similar to the PC version so if you want to see what the fuss is all about you can download a trial PC version and give it a spin. If you like that you won't be disappointed with the DS version.
    I find the zombies hilarious and the plants a quite comical, it is a little bit repetitive despite some good efforts to have some special levels that are different to the normal    This games is very similar to the PC version so if you want to see what the fuss is all about you can download a trial PC version and give it a spin. If you like that you won't be disappointed with the DS version.
    I find the zombies hilarious and the plants a quite comical, it is a little bit repetitive despite some good efforts to have some special levels that are different to the normal place the plants and shoot the zombies. I measure a games success on how long I play before I lose interest; Plants vs. Zombies got about 2 hours game play so far (not that great) but for the novelty of having plants shoot down zombies this is pretty awesome!    … Expand
  13. MarleGuardia
    Feb 16, 2012
    9
    I'd recommend this game over any other tower defense game out there. Great that it's on the DS now, so you can play as you go. Cute and wickedly funny! Definitely worth it!
  14. nursealexandra
    May 6, 2012
    9
    I'm a pediatric nurse and I love this game for my patients. It's great to develop fine motor skills. The cute zombies aren't too scary. A variety of age ranges and intellectual levels can enjoy it. I was enchanted with the game and had fun working through it. As soon as I come on shift, my patients beg me to play the VS mode.
  15. LilStormCloud
    Nov 8, 2012
    9
    I found that on the DS system, this game was WAY easier to play. The use of a stylus mad it funner and a great thing to play in the car or on a bus. The smaller screen caused no problem and having the touch screen made the mini games better. I love it.
  16. diego_arango
    Dec 5, 2017
    10
    Es un juego muy divertido 100% rejugable, amplio, de mis favoritos de todos los tiempos,lo recomiendo mucho en esta plataforma por el stylus, me parece la mejor plataforma para jugarlo a menos que seas muy exigente con los gráficos.
  17. Gierkowiectv
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    I think it's a good game, but it have one flaw. I played threw entire game and there isn't enough new content for the price of 10$, but without it I had a great time with this game
  18. 2MuchVariety
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    Really great port of an amazing game. The main story is fun, the minigames are fun, and the music is absolutely amazing and is criminally underrated. The only issue with this game is that there are major slowdowns some of the time, but that doesn't really affect the gameplay that much. This is still to this day the one of the best ways to experience this amazing game on the go.
  19. Gamewing
    Dec 15, 2022
    9
    Great game, decent port, works well on DS, everything great about PVZ without ads or in app purchases. While it does crash on occasion when there are a LOT of moving elements on screen, it really only happens in the Survival (Hard) stages. Can easily be overlooked though (I know it sounds rediculous to just overlook random crashes) but it is a really good game and translated well over to the DS.
  20. Yojimbo2015
    May 24, 2023
    6
    Mildly amusing tower defence strategy game with nice cartoon-style graphics and a sense of humour.
  21. CitrusLad
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This game is among the best for the DS system. Hands down. When I was on my first date she tried to pelt me with lemons. I was terrified and confused as I dodged her citrus projectiles. I tried to reason with her, but the rage in her eyes was like that of a wild bear. After an hour of locking myself in the restaurant bathroom, the pelting stopped. I entered the room to find that the entireThis game is among the best for the DS system. Hands down. When I was on my first date she tried to pelt me with lemons. I was terrified and confused as I dodged her citrus projectiles. I tried to reason with her, but the rage in her eyes was like that of a wild bear. After an hour of locking myself in the restaurant bathroom, the pelting stopped. I entered the room to find that the entire restaurant was coated in lemon flesh. When I asked her why she did it, she turned to me. She said “I just wanted to me like the lemon cannon from plants versus zombies for the Nintendo DS 29.99.” It sounded like a good deal so I ran to my local GameStop. After counting over 120 quarters, I bought it. I loaded it into my special Lou Ferrigno edition DS. I saw the face of god that day. From then on me and that lady have been dating. One of our favorite bonding activities is driving by kids walking home from school and lobbing cucumbers at them. They’ve even had composite sketches drawn of us! Thank you Plants vs Zombies for the Nintendo DS 29.99, for finding me the love of my life. Overall the gameplays compelling and the portability is a huge plus. Definitely buy it if you like puzzle games or tower defense. There’s a reason PVZ is so iconic.… Expand

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#10 Best DS Game of 2011
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. NZGamer
    Oct 17, 2011
    80
    The game's many levels and wide variety of zombie-crushing activities represent good value for money. It's simple to play, highly addictive, and entertaining... and best of all, it's portable.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Aug 15, 2011
    86
    In the end, Plants vs. Zombies is a very apt game on the Nintendo DS that successfully ports this franchise to this console. With perfect controls thanks to the stylus and the exact same gameplay you find on any of the other platforms, this is one game that DS users should investigate because casual gaming doesn't get any better than Plants vs. Zombies.
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  3. GamingXP
    Jun 1, 2011
    85
    Plants vs. Zombies has been well ported, the good concept of gameplay works on the NDS.
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