Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville

 Xbox One
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. God is a Geek
    Oct 31, 2019
    70
    Battle for Neighborville is fun and bursting with humour. It’s packed with content that you can play co-operatively in PvE and competitively in multiplayer, but some balancing issues at present can make the competitive side feel a bit of a slog.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Oct 27, 2019
    70
    While it seems that Popcap and EA have played it somewhat safe, Neighborville is still an interesting game to play, and with more of an emphasis on the story mode, including the return of the gnomes to find and vanquish, there is plenty of fun to be had here. Just don't expect to have your socks blown off with the originality on display.
  3. TrueAchievements
    Oct 21, 2019
    70
    Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville isn’t a huge evolution for the series — but it is mostly an improvement, and appropriately prepared for the persistent multiplayer culture we find ourselves in. Players jumping straight from Garden Warfare 2 to Neighborville may find the action too similar, though they will at least appreciate the distractions of some exciting new classes, new maps and a more engaging story mode.
  5. Game Rant
    Oct 28, 2019
    60
    A fun experience with tons of content to grind through but Battle for Neighborville never gives players meaningful incentives to stick around long enough to see most of it.
  6. Windows Central
    Oct 25, 2019
    60
    Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville offers fleeting enjoyment, but the foundation that it's built on is solid and can be improved with the proper support.

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#72 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 112
  3. Negative: 42 out of 112
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 18, 2019
    7
    Plants Vs. Zombies Battle for Neighborville is a 3rd person shooter and the next entry in the growing PvZ franchise. The battle between thePlants Vs. Zombies Battle for Neighborville is a 3rd person shooter and the next entry in the growing PvZ franchise. The battle between the Zomboss and Crazy Dave continues over the Town of Neighborville, as the Plants and Zombies duke it out in this all out shooter. Featuring improved graphics and performance, PvZ:BfN is the best looking game in the series. Even though it's sporting a new name, this is definitely the 3rd Garden Warfare fans have been anticipating. The game is similar to GW2, with each team having a base to either side of an open combat area, far larger than ever before, allowing for insane open combat with no consequences. There is a "Story Mode" with different areas, for both Zombies and Plants, with insane boss battles, and endless waves of enemies. Multiplayer is as intense as always with multiple game modes from simple deathmatches to the Insane objective based Turf Takeover, with more being added each week until it's actual full release. Bringing back some of the favorite Undead and Flora, now in 3 distinct classes, we also have 6 new members to the teams, 3 on each side. Joining the Plants are the Night cap, Acorn & Oak, and the fearsome Snapdragon. The Space Cadet, 80's Action Hero, and Electric Slide join the battle on the Zombie side. Multiplayer feels more balanced than ever, making it far more enjoyable to play either side. If you enjoyed Garden Warfare, Battle for Neighborville is the game you've been waiting for! Even those new to the franchise should have fun blasting away at the enemy team in any of the various game modes!… Full Review »
  2. max_bolton_
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely great, maybe not as good as the others, but a fun game for sure!
  3. Teddymouse
    Oct 18, 2019
    1
    They took all the different class variations away and put the classes back to what they were in the first game. They then took being able toThey took all the different class variations away and put the classes back to what they were in the first game. They then took being able to play multiplayer against AI or only your friends/private matches away...which was a huge positive of the 2nd game. I really hope that they see how bad this game ends up and makes a Garden Warfare 3 similar to the 2nd one which was the best of the franchise.… Full Review »
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