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. GameSpew
    Oct 18, 2019
    90
    With an expanded campaign, new characters and more customisation options, this is the best Plants vs. Zombies game yet.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Oct 18, 2019
    83
    Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is the natural evolution of the Garden Warfare saga, now with new animations, a new set of maps, and modes that ensure the usual jokes.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Dec 31, 2019
    80
    Battle for Neighborville's goofy, cartoonish world makes it a shooter appropriate for younger gamers, but don't dismiss it as a kids' game. The gameplay will please most shooter fans, and it's good to have an option that doesn't take itself too seriously and in which the players are focused on having a fun time. It's a great change of pace for when you want a more laid-back but still fun shooter experience.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 18, 2019
    80
    An endearing shooter that builds on strong roots to excellent and often hilarious effect. [Issue#184, p.70]
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  6. SomosXbox
    Oct 18, 2019
    80
    Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville brings us a different Plants vs Zombies experience. But despite its new characters and modes, PopCap and Electronic Arts have forgotten about the packs, which was one of the most important things of previous games. It's a good experience, but not as polished as we wished.
  7. Attack of the Fanboy
    Oct 18, 2019
    80
    While it might not be every shooter fan's bag, Battle for Neighborville has certainly got the ability to entertain just about anyone... young or old, experience shooter player or first-timer.
  8. Game Informer
    Nov 6, 2019
    78
    Battle for Neighborville delivers exciting competitive and cooperative multiplayer, but an overly complicated economy and inconsistent PvE elements take away from the experience.
  9. MondoXbox
    Nov 3, 2019
    78
    A welcome comeback of the first Garden Warfare's simplicity, added with some great options for single and co-op gameplay, even if we would have liked a bit more innovation and content.
  10. Jeuxvideo.com
    Oct 21, 2019
    75
    Quotation forthcoming.

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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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