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Popcap's 'Plants vs. Zombies' for iPhone and iPad Available for Free

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pvzPopcap's iconic game Plants vs. Zombies has been a top seller on both the iPad and the iPhone since it was introduced to iOS in 2010.

Though it has been offered at a reduced price multiple times, the app has never before been available for free, until today, because of Apple's App of the Week promotion.

Plants vs. Zombies is a lane defense game where players use a variety of defensive plants to fight off waves of attacking zombies. Thanks to its cartoonish graphics and strategic gameplay, Plants vs. Zombies is a game that is popular with both serious and casual gamers.


The game features 50 levels of traditional gameplay, along with a never-ending survival mode, a Zen Garden, and an array of challenging mini games.

Plants vs. Zombies is designed for the iPhone and can be downloaded from the App Store at no cost. [Direct Link]

Plants vs. Zombies HD is the version that has been designed for the iPad, and it is also free. [Direct Link]

Top Rated Comments

173 months ago
I've never really gotten into th.....BRAINSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
173 months ago
If I want to play Plants vs Zombies, I just go to Hillsbrad Foothills.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
173 months ago
NO iPhone 5 support????

NO iPhone 5 support????

WHHYYYYYYYYYY :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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173 months ago
Love this game! I just wish it would tie your accomplishments to your apple ID.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iDuel Avatar
173 months ago
NO iPhone 5 support????

WHHYYYYYYYYYY :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Exactly. It kinda ruins it for me when a game is not optimized for iPad/iPhone5. I'm not a mobile developer, (but I do use C++ and Visual Basic) but what is really involved in optimizing a game for the iPhone 5 that couldn't be done when they updated for iOS 6 support?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
173 months ago
Ready for EA to add a load more in app purchases. EA about to ruin another game. RIP plants vs zombies.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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