Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 357 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 235 out of 357
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 357
  3. Negative: 34 out of 357
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  1. gigglepigs
    Jan 5, 2016
    0
    We bought this game for our kids because they like FPS and on this one they can play together on the same couch at the same time.

    Except we feel misled/deceived by the PS+ requirement. Which pretty much means they can only play together (even offline) for as long as we shell out for the premium subscription. Had this been clear as we made the buying decision, we might have gone    We bought this game for our kids because they like FPS and on this one they can play together on the same couch at the same time.

    Except we feel misled/deceived by the PS+ requirement. Which pretty much means they can only play together (even offline) for as long as we shell out for the premium subscription.

    Had this been clear as we made the buying decision, we might have gone along with it. But because it wasn't, EA has created a pester-power monster in my living room and I'm having to teach my kids about the sneaky tricks companies pull to gouge money out of ordinary folks and talk them into returning the purchase.

    Not acceptable EA. Money back time.    … Expand
  2. Acrizz
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    YOU LITERALLY NEED PS PLUS TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ANYTHING! What a waste and gets a 0 from me.
  3. Patchwork
    Mar 19, 2015
    0
    I, like another person here, have to give this game a score of 0. Partially for the same reason. I agree that it is irritating to have to shell out for the online feature when I've already payed for the game; especially since the game has offline 2-player co-op that cannot be accessed without logging in. You seriously can't play offline with out a subscription. Yet, the most irritatingI, like another person here, have to give this game a score of 0. Partially for the same reason. I agree that it is irritating to have to shell out for the online feature when I've already payed for the game; especially since the game has offline 2-player co-op that cannot be accessed without logging in. You seriously can't play offline with out a subscription. Yet, the most irritating aspect of my purchase of this game is that, even though the only mention of any age limit on the online store is the Pegi-7 logo, the game cannot be played on a sub account with a user that is below the age of 16. A game so obviously marketed towards a younger crowd cannot be played young teens (16 here in Sweden, but 13 in a lot of other countries, depending on local laws). The limit is not the fault of Sony or EA since it's based on local laws for online games, but the fact that they do not state this is their fault. My complaint and score is not for the quality of the game itself as I have yet to be able to play, at all. So if you have kids that have sub-accounts don't bother buying the game. Otherwise just be aware that you'll have to buy a subscription to PS+, even to get to the offline mode.… Expand
  4. ChoBroooo
    Dec 13, 2014
    0
    Why am I giving this a 0/10? Why? There is a reason why. It's a online multiplayer only. Because it's on PS4, you need to pay a $59.99 subscription to PS+! Also, it's $39.99 to buy. If you want a shooter that isn't expensive, get Blacklight Retribution. You can play online for free, AND IT IS FREE. I got this game when it was free and am glad I didn't have to pay $39.99 to play it. If youWhy am I giving this a 0/10? Why? There is a reason why. It's a online multiplayer only. Because it's on PS4, you need to pay a $59.99 subscription to PS+! Also, it's $39.99 to buy. If you want a shooter that isn't expensive, get Blacklight Retribution. You can play online for free, AND IT IS FREE. I got this game when it was free and am glad I didn't have to pay $39.99 to play it. If you want it, get it on PC, I am sure playing online is free there.… Expand
  5. IHadASega32x
    Feb 25, 2015
    4
    Sadly there isn't a game here. It's got a solid foundation, but really.... that's it. You pop the disc into the console, find your way through the menu, and with little to no direction you're just dropped into the game. That's it. That's the game.

    I got this game in hopes of transitioning my wife from her Plants vs. Zombies 2 addiction on the iPad into the world of online shooters    Sadly there isn't a game here. It's got a solid foundation, but really.... that's it. You pop the disc into the console, find your way through the menu, and with little to no direction you're just dropped into the game. That's it. That's the game.

    I got this game in hopes of transitioning my wife from her Plants vs. Zombies 2 addiction on the iPad into the world of online shooters (so she can farm for me on Destiny). I had high hopes cause she was pretty excited. Her excitement faded with she realized all you do is go from match the match doing the same thing over and over. When she told me I remember saying it can't be that bad. But she was right the game feels empty, and the shooting is frustrating. The score for this is 7.6. The same as Destiny! A game that was universally panned for not having enough content. How did this game get reviewed so well? Sure you can unlock other plants, but the plants are pretty much the same plants just a different color. It's a real bummer. At least package the original Plants Vs. Zombie app with the game to give it some legs!

    At it's most fun it's an average game. At it's worst, it struggles to find matches, and the matches you do get into are half full. We got this game to have fun and play together (which it says you can do on the box) but the only mode you can do that in is a boring "kill wave after wave" survival mode. That's not fun at all.

    We tried to give the game to our 9 and 10 year old nephews and they told us we could keep it after only playing a few rounds! That's crazy right?

    At it's best Plants vs. Zombies is a 5, but sadly it's falls below that far too often.    … Expand
  6. tamilboy456
    Feb 23, 2016
    1
    The game is a rip of. You need PS Plus to continue, which stinks because I'm not asking my parents for PS Plus which only lasts a year. I wish it was unlimited. Also, the walkthrough was good.
  7. Wolf1415
    Nov 27, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Need a subscription to play on PS or XBOX! Unbelievable for 20 dollars that I paid.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#46 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#47 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 29, 2014
    40
    There's just too much wrong at the grass roots level. [Nov 2014, p.92]
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 21, 2014
    83
    As good as the Xbox One release, Garden Warfare is very funny and entertaining but it's not a tough competitor for Call of Duty or Battlefield.
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  3. Play UK
    Sep 18, 2014
    71
    It's crying out for a larger selection of maps and a few more top-tier game modes, but Garden Warfare remains highly entertaining all the same. [Issue#248, p.64]
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