Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Video Chums
    Oct 20, 2019
    74
    Online shooters don't get much more charming than Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. So, if you want a simple game to wind down with for a few hours then you won't regret giving it a try but just keep its downsides in mind before taking the plunge.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 23, 2019
    70
    Garden Warfare 3 in all but name, but while it’s not an emphatic improvement on the previous games it’s still a highly enjoyable, family friendly online shooter.
  3. Screen Rant
    Oct 21, 2019
    70
    On one hand, Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is a mild upgrade from Garden Warfare 2. On the other, it adds a whole new adventure mode which is a ton of fun with a friend in local co-op or online with a group. Don't let the cute presentation and jolly vibes fool you: Battle for Neighborville is just as intricate and intense as any of the more "mature" games on the market.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 21, 2019
    70
    Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville may have a few technical hiccups and design missteps, but it remains a fun, cheerful shooter that’s engaging for players of all ages.
  6. Worth Playing
    Dec 6, 2019
    55
    While the art, gameplay and music are fine, it feels like EA made a game so exclusively for children that their parents won't want to play it with them, leaving them to be influenced alone. Even if you can tolerate the tone and have the wherewithal to not spend too much money on DLC, Neighborville is fine. It just won't be your best purchase EVAR.

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#84 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#49 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 191 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 191
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 191
  3. Negative: 71 out of 191
  1. Crocmaster
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Easily the best game in the series. PVE is such a leap from the previous games with epic bosses and hilarious quests. The new characters areEasily the best game in the series. PVE is such a leap from the previous games with epic bosses and hilarious quests. The new characters are great additions especially the combiner characters (acorn and space cadet). Battle Arena rocks and scratches that competitive itch.

    I hope they add new characters or variants down the road    … Full Review »
  2. GoblinSkull
    Oct 19, 2019
    2
    The game is really bad, but I did get a slight kick out of the Space Cadet zombie. Didn't like any of the other content.
  3. AmethystVenom
    Oct 18, 2019
    8
    I've been playing since the founders edition was available and I absolutely love it. Its quirky PvZ. It has fun PVE areas and lots to do withI've been playing since the founders edition was available and I absolutely love it. Its quirky PvZ. It has fun PVE areas and lots to do with some really fun boss battles. It also has a coop mode for wave survival. The PVP is just a blast with tons of different modes. It's a very humorous and bright game and all in all is just a blast to play. My biggest issue is I hope they can figure out the balancing in PVP. Otherwise my rating would be a 9.… Full Review »
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