Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. GameStar
    Mar 13, 2016
    86
    It's fun, beginner-friendly and thanks to the addictive level-up mechanics it offers lots of replay value, too.
  2. IGN
    Feb 24, 2016
    82
    Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 is a great online shooter with an unexpected wealth of single-player stuff, too.
  3. Hooked Gamers
    Apr 6, 2016
    80
    The colourful visuals, fun and varied characters, the range of play modes and the collection aspect with the game packs will continue to keep gamers of all ages entertained for hours.
  5. Games.cz
    Mar 7, 2016
    80
    From a small game has grown a full-featured multiplayer action, that scores on almost all fronts. Only the single-player part could be more sophisticated. But the crazy game world and addictive gameplay will make it up for you.
  6. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 7, 2016
    80
    Even if it's not as fresh as its predecessor, Garden Warfare 2 still guarantees dozens of hours of stress-free, pure multiplayer fun.
  7. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 14, 2016
    76
    Characters and decorations are so colorful and lively that they fall just a few inches short of Pixar standards. It’s impossible to play GW2 with a hardcore competitive mindset, but it’s a great specimen of “shooters for all family”. [Issue#207, p.64]
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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 101
  3. Negative: 18 out of 101
  1. NachtkindFX
    Feb 27, 2016
    8
    I'm really surprised how much content was added to GW2 and how high the quality is. The multi player has to show how motivating it will beI'm really surprised how much content was added to GW2 and how high the quality is. The multi player has to show how motivating it will be long term, but for now am I very happy with GW2.… Full Review »
  2. MrFreshdom
    Feb 25, 2016
    9
    Plants vs. Zombies:: GW2 is a nice improvement over the last game. Being published by EA is no handicap.

    PROS: The game has huge    Plants vs. Zombies:: GW2 is a nice improvement over the last game. Being published by EA is no handicap.

    PROS:

    The game has huge improvements on the mechanics and content from the 1st game: More characters, more maps, more weapons, and more game modes. If you have the hardware, the graphics are pretty darn good too. They are not necessarily realistic, but the cartoonish animations and special effects are done beautifully. The writing is also pretty nice. It's pretty funny and appropriate for the single player storyline. It gives an identity to the plants and the zombies that you interact with, making the experience rewarding for the fans of the franchise.

    The singleplayer also gives you an opportunity to learn and get acquainted with the mechanics of the game, different characters, the game modes, etc. Essentially it functions as a tutorial for the whole multiplayer experience this game is known for. Thankfully it doesn't hold your hand, and it gives you an opportunity to gain some coins, level up your characters, and unlock more characters. Which should get you up to date when you head over to the big leagues.

    Once you get to multiplayer you are going to find an unlimited amount of hours having fun. The amount of content is tremendous and it seems almost unlimited. The game is easy to get into. You can make progress even if you are an absolute n00b. You'll be earning plenty of coins, XP, and making unlocks even if you are not as good. Once you get a good handle of how to play the game, you'll have even more fun and the rewards will also grow.

    The game also rewards loyalty. You can import your characters all the characters you unlocked in GW1 into GW2. Your rank from the last game gets turned into rewards as well. Obviously, some people are not going to like the game regardless of how good of an improvement it is from the previous installment. This game is obviously not for everyone. But if you like the mechanics of it and played the game back when it came out as a $1.99 app you are likely to enjoy this game.

    CONS:

    Obviously, even diamonds have some rough edges. There are a few bugs here and there. Nothing game-breaking so far, and for a game of this scale, the launch and Origin access preview have been completely smooth. The price is also a little steep. But IT IS a AAA game and has more than enough content to justify the price. That said, at some point the price is ought to go down and the game may even go into a humble bundle like it happened last year. So price shouldn't be an issue in the long run.

    CONCLUSION & TL;DR:

    Spend $5 on Origin Access and try the game. If you like it buy it. It's obviously not a hard-core shooter but it is plenty of fun and not a reskin of the last installment, like so many games today. 9/10!!    … Full Review »
  3. Johnny-Shooter
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    Very high quality made by the project. A variety of tasks, missions, new locations and characters is impressive. The game does not let go forVery high quality made by the project. A variety of tasks, missions, new locations and characters is impressive. The game does not let go for a long time. Replay value is huge !!!… Full Review »
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