Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

Press StartMehdi Zadnane

9/10

A complaint regarding the new additions could be the fact that a lot of the focus has been put upon expanding the single-player experience, which may have been better spent expanding the multiplayer and co-op aspects of the game, but for all of the content that’s there, this is only a minor complaint in the grand scheme of things.

Impulse GamerTony Smith

The hit casual game Plants vs Zombies has cut its way onto the XBox One in Garden Warfare 2 that not only pays homage to the original game but adds some great

PSExtremeBen-Dutka

8.4/10

Graphics: 8.7 Gameplay: 8.2 Sound: 8.0 Control: 8.5 Replay Value: 8.3 Online Gameplay: 8.5 Overall Rating: 8.4 Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: PopCap ...

IGNDave Rudden

8.2/10

Under its attractively bright and cartoony art style, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 has a great amount of modes and customization options to enjoy, whether alone against the AI or with online allies and enemies. The interesting abilities options of the six new character classes gave me something to sink my teeth into, and the customization options are a great reward for playing outside my comfort zone. The sheer amount of enjoyment in this full garden will keep me in the war for some time to come.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

8/10

Overall, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a prime example of a fantastic sequel, albeit one that plays it rather safe. It doesn’t wildly change the formula in any way or offer anything drastically different from the original Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare, but it improves upon it in pretty much every single way to make it a much more rounded and attractive package. Sure, it’s still not the best game for those looking for single player thrills, despite the many changes to make it more playable for the lone gamer, but for those looking for some great multiplayer action that’s not so ser...

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 manages to bottle up something magical and succeed a second time in a row. This is a series that I honestly did not think would work when it first released, but somehow managed to exceed all expectations. I was better prepared for the zany action that the series has to offer with the sequel, but I was also impressed that it manages to improve upon the formula in almost every way, even if the steps are incremental instead of sweeping in their scope. The potential for a let down was there, but PopCap has come through with another winner, providing a quality, f...

Game RantDalton Cooper

8/10

From its gorgeous graphics to its expanded gameplay features, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a clear improvement over the first game in every sense of the word. That being said, it still feels somewhat small in scale compared to other games in the genre, which may keep it from becoming a go-to title for shooter fans. A full-fledged single player campaign, split-screen online support, and an even larger open world could go a long way in helping the next game in the series reach the popularity of the genre's juggernauts.

Game InformerKyle Hilliard

8/10

With a sequel firmly cementing its status as a series and not just a strange one-off, Garden Warfare continues to be an unexpected experience. The humorous tower-defense series that birthed the world and characters of Plants vs. Zombies initially didn’t seem suited for the shooter treatment, and with the issues plaguing the first game this may have been the case. Garden Warfare 2 fixes many of the problems that dragged down the first game, leading to a much fuller experience with lots of worthwhile new content.

Metro GameCentralGameCentral

7/10

It feels more like an expansion than a sequel, and misses some easy opportunities to improve on the original, but this is still the best family-friendly shooter outside of Splatoon.

Gaming NexusSean Cahill

6.5/10

Garden Warfare 2 will be fun for those who enjoy the tower defense genre. Anyone else will want to stay away from this game that suffers from lackluster controls in third person shooting and a missed opportunity to create a much larger world to explore.

NoobFeedAdam Siddiqui

65/100

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a great improvement from the previous game. The addition of new classes, maps and variants allow for diverse multiplayer content for better competitive matches. The single-player is shallow and progression can become vexing but overall PopCap has succeeded in crafting a worthy sequel to the first Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare. Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a wacky and fun third-person shooter and worth checking out for those looking for a refreshing competitive title.

WCCFtechRosh Kelly

Unscored

No one ever said the fight between the living dead and flowers would be a fair one, but in Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is doing its best to even the battlefield. Although originally the series was an amusing distraction found on the phone of millions, the franchise has evolved into a sizable, attention grabbing and unique shooter.