Plants vs. Zombies 2
When it comes to mobile games, there is one genre that has consistently managed to keep me going back and draining my battery life: tower defense games. For years, I’ve played mobile tower defense games ranging from Bloons TD to geoDefense; one game in particular, the original Plants vs. Zombies, has taken up hundreds of hours of my time and is still one of my favorites.
The premise was simple and amusing, the imagery was sharp and charming, and the gameplay was simple to learn but difficult to master once you got the hang of it. It was arguably one of the most cost-effective games I’d ever purchased, regardless of platform, since I buried at least fifty hours into it either waiting in line at the DMV or flying across the nation in a tight plane compartment.
Finally, a sequel has been released by PopCap, which is now under the control of EA, which is frantically attempting (and actually succeeding) to establish itself as a player in the mobile gaming market. Several reports have surfaced that EA is altering with the game in order to make it “freemium,” which means that the game is free but has a slew of microtransactions that aren’t immediately noticeable. Some say it breaks the game, but others say it isn’t a major deal. I’m not sure which is correct. Over the course of the last few days, I’ve been able to determine which is the correct answer.
Description
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is featuring new plants, themed sections, and even more of the same fantastic gameplay. As the first game, Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time is a classic tower defense game sequel. That does almost everything right, almost all of the time.
It was an instant hit when the original Plants vs. Zombies game was published. For iOS devices in February 2010, and it continues to be so today. However, despite having spent more than three years developing it. The game was just recently made available as a free-to-play game on the Playstation 4. You shouldn’t be put off by the freemium model. Because there are no in-app purchases necessary in order to complete the game.
New power-ups help
Plants vs. Zombies 2 should be fairly simple to pick up and play for almost anyone. But it can become extremely difficult as the zombies begin. To take over the entire screen. Several new elements have been implemented in this sequel. Providing players with some additional alternatives. When large groups of zombies attack in a coordinated fashion.
When you’re in a bind, you may use the new Plant Food button to supercharge one of your plants. Causing it to deal even more damage. For example, dragging plant food on top of a pea shooter. Enables it to go into machine gun mode for a short period of time. You’ll have to experiment a bit to find the optimum plant food combinations. Because each plant variety reacts differently to plant food.
There are also new powers that you can only activate for a short period of time. By spending the money you have earned. The Power Pinch allows you to decapitate zombies by pinching them. Its Power Toss allows you to launch a group of zombies into the air. And then fling them off the screen with a single swipe. A Power Zap allows you to press your finger down on zombies. For a short period of time to electrocute numerous opponents at once. You’ll be able to employ these new abilities on harder stages. But you’ll only be able to do so once in a while or you’ll run out of money.
A nearly unnoticeable freemium model
Despite the fact that Plants vs. Zombies 2 will be available for free in the App Store. And PopCap claims that you can play the entire game. Without spending a penny, approximately 5 percent of the game’s content. It will be unlocked through in-app purchases. As you scroll through the in-game almanac. You’ll note that a number of the restricted plants are only available for purchase. However the majority of them may be unlocked by locating the correct spot on the game map. Although none of them are essential to complete the game. Several of the plants and upgrades are intriguing enough. That they believe some players will purchase them regardless.
It is also possible to gain access to upgrades such as the Power Moves that mentioned earlier. By just playing the game. For example, you can earn Sun Boost by playing the game. Which grants you an additional 25 sun power, but you can also purchase the Sun Bonus upgrade. Who grants you an additional 25 sun power. The other upgrades are set up in the same manner as the original. So, in reality, the products and upgrades behind the pay wall. Are typically just a bonus on top of what you already have.
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