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Plants vs. Zombies

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Plants vs. Zombies is a strategy and tower defence game in which players must strategically plant defensive and offensive plants to protect their home from waves of zombies. The Nintendo DS version alters the original gameplay to accommodate dual-screen handheld play, while adding a number of features not present in the standard PC release. Players can explore Adventure Mode, unlock new plants, face off against a variety of zombies and harness sunlight to build powerful defences in different settings. The DS version also features Survival and Puzzle modes, Versus multiplayer, four exclusive mini-games, Zen Garden content and 14 achievements. The Nintendo DS hardware is well suited to the touchscreen controls for selecting plants and managing the battlefield. This version, released in North America in January 2011, puts a unique handheld spin on PopCap’s popular tower-defense formula. It is still relevant to retro gaming and Nintendo DS preservation due to its platform-specific content and multiplayer features.

Features

Single PlayerController SupportAchievementsStory ModeFree Roam

Plants vs. Zombies Story

There is no cinematic story campaign in Plants vs. Zombies. Instead, the game offers a comedic take on a zombie invasion scenario where the player has to defend a household from escalating waves of undead enemies. Play as the homeowner, with Crazy Dave guiding you, and helping you introduce plants, upgrades and other elements throughout the adventure. The zombies approach from various angles and settings, so you need to choose the appropriate plants and utilise the sunlight available to you. Plants and zombie types are gradually introduced as Adventure Mode progresses, and the battlefield changes from daytime lawns to nighttime, pool, fog, and roof environments. The story remains secondary to the strategic gameplay and the campaign is mostly a frame for introducing new mechanics and challenges.

Plants vs. Zombies Gameplay

Plants vs. Zombies is a tower-defense strategy game revolving around preparing a garden for defence, both before and during zombie attacks. Before each level, players choose a set of plants. Every plant has a unique role to play, like attacking zombies, producing sunlight, slowing down enemies, shielding other plants, or dealing area damage. The sun is the main resource. Players gather sun and spend it to plant in the right places on the lawn. The choice of plants and where to put them is the key to successful defence. Most of the gameplay in the Nintendo DS version is controlled through the system's touch screen. The game also uses the dual-screen layout to separate battlefield information and other game elements between the two screens. The DS edition featured Adventure, Survival, Puzzle, Mini-game and Versus content. It also features four new mini games, and supports multiplayer via the DS wireless function.

ROM Information

ROM Format.zip
Title IDNTR-BWBE-USA
FirmwareN/A
RegionGlobal

Games Details

GenreAdventure
Release Date2011-05-05
File Size24.0 MB
Version1.0
DeveloperPopCap Games
PublisherPopCap Games
RegionGlobal
LanguagesEnglish

System Requirements

Minimum
OSWindows 7
ProcessorIntel Core i3
RAM2 GB
Storage500 MB
GPUIntegrated
Recommended
OSWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5
RAM4 GB
Storage1 GB
GPUIntegrated

How to Play Plants vs. Zombies

In Plants vs. Zombies you place different plants in the available lanes to stop the zombies that are coming. Buy plants with sunlight . Make sure to choose plants that are defensive and offensive . Manage your resources through each level . Choose and place plants with the Nintendo DS touch screen, react to enemies coming near and create a good defence. Various plants have various capacities and thus, it is important to combine them strategically to handle the stronger zombie waves.

Plants vs. Zombies Installation Guide

Plants vs. Zombies was published as a physical Nintendo DS game cartridge for Nintendo DS. If you want to play it on the original hardware, do so with a legally obtained copy on compatible Nintendo DS hardware. To emulate, download a Nintendo DS emulator from its official project source, and configure its controls according to the emulator's documentation. Obtain a legally obtained copy of the game and do not download or distribute unlicensed ROM files.

Best Emulator for Plants vs. Zombies

You have solid emulator options like melonDS and DeSmuME if you want to emulate a Nintendo DS. Depending on your operating system and hardware, your mileage may vary. Since Plants vs. Zombies DS makes quite a bit of use of the touchscreen and dual-screen layout, it's better to use an emulator that has accurate touchscreen/stylus input.

Plants vs. Zombies Controls

Touchscreen / Stylus: Choose seed packets, manipulate the battlefield, plant, harvest resources and other touchscreen tasks. D-Pad: Navigate menus and selected areas, when applicable. A Button: Nintendo DS interface/game functions where appropriate. B Button: For Nintendo DS interface/game functions as appropriate L / R Buttons: Used for game-specific or system functions as appropriate. Pause or navigate to the appropriate menu. Select: For menu/system functions as appropriate. The DS version is more focused on touchscreen/stylus interaction instead of the regular button-based controls.

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