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

MacRumors · Feb 21, 2013, 01:20 PM

Popcap'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]

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

applesith · Feb 21, 2013, 01:25 PM

Love this game! I just wish it would tie your accomplishments to your apple ID.

Achiever · Feb 21, 2013, 01:28 PM

Sounds like an intentionally-timed tease for the sequel supposedly dropping this spring.

Just what I need...another addiction.

darkslayer13 · Feb 21, 2013, 01:31 PM

I've never really gotten into th.....BRAINSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Jessica Lares · Feb 21, 2013, 01:36 PM

Suspected it was App of the Week since this morning when it was first posted.

If you've never finished the game... Let's just say that you're in for a big "what just happened" moment.

Bathplug · Feb 21, 2013, 01:48 PM

Ready for EA to add a load more in app purchases. EA about to ruin another game. RIP plants vs zombies.

R.Stoychev · Feb 21, 2013, 01:50 PM

Best game ever

ArtOfWarfare · Feb 21, 2013, 01:50 PM

It requires a Wifi connection to download. Nuts. Looking forward to playing it when I have a connection.

iMacFarlane · Feb 21, 2013, 01:50 PM

I've bought this game for PC, then on Steam for my Mac, on XBox Live, and for my iPhone. It's one of the greatest casual games ever, and still fun.

iOS version is fun, with cool achievements, but nothing beats the PC/Mac version with all the mini-games. "I, Zombie" is mad fun, I actually like it better than the main game!

Downloading the HD version for the iPad I don't own (future-proof).

Westside guy · Feb 21, 2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bathplug

Ready for EA to add a load more in app purchases. EA about to ruin another game. RIP plants vs zombies.

Those have always been there (for as long as I've had the game anyway). And if you're patient - willing to accumulate in-game coins - you can get those extras for free... it's just that impatient people are given the option to buy in-game coins with real money.

JAT · Feb 21, 2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside guy

Those have always been there (for as long as I've had the game anyway). And if you're patient - willing to accumulate in-game coins - you can get those extras for free... it's just that impatient people are given the option to buy in-game coins with real money.

That's good to hear. I hate the games that force you to buy IAP in order to advance. I'm just in the process of teaching my kids to stay away from them. It is hard to differentiate between those that offer advancement via real money and those that require it.

Downloaded this today, I'll have to get the HD version tonight.

TouchMint.com · Feb 21, 2013, 02:01 PM

Yea pretty sweet deal here even though I already have it. Now I can get some friends to try it out.

3N16MA · Feb 21, 2013, 02:02 PM

What happend to PopCap after the EA takeover? They haven't released a new game.

hexblot · Feb 21, 2013, 02:04 PM

the only annoying part is that I bought it 2 days ago

other than that, fabulous game

BRLawyer · Feb 21, 2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by R.Stoychev

Best game ever

Excellent game indeed; downloading it now.

Yvan256 · Feb 21, 2013, 02:16 PM

If I want to play Plants vs Zombies, I just go to Hillsbrad Foothills.

Portaluk · Feb 21, 2013, 02:58 PM

This game is brilliant and offers many hours of gameplay.

Even after completing the standard game plenty of stuff to unlock, loved the zen garden very hard work getting all the plants.

jclo · Feb 21, 2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3N16MA

What happend to PopCap after the EA takeover? They haven't released a new game.

They're working on Plants vs. Zombies 2.

lightning inc. · Feb 21, 2013, 03:39 PM

NO iPhone 5 support????

WHHYYYYYYYYYY

Watabou · Feb 21, 2013, 03:41 PM

It seems like the app crashes when you are on a jailbroken device and you have a different theme installed. That is just brilliant.

bushido · Feb 21, 2013, 03:49 PM

literally starting this game for the billionth time from the beginning, it really does need icloud support

iDuel · Feb 21, 2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightning inc.

NO iPhone 5 support????

WHHYYYYYYYYYY

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?

runeapple · Feb 21, 2013, 05:07 PM

I actually paid for this game and I want iP5 display support!

RobNYC · Feb 21, 2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by runeapple

I actually paid for this game and I want iP5 display support!

Yeah I was kind of disappointed they never updated the iPhone version for the expanded screen. That game would have benefited from it a lot too.

Carlanga · Feb 21, 2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runeapple

I actually paid for this game and I want iP5 display support!

When it came out they didn't promise you that so don't complain.
Anyways, a sequel is in the works I believe so you can pay and get your retina gaming.

Feb 21, 2013, 01:20 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Popcap's 'Plants vs. Zombies' for iPhone and iPad Available for Free Popcap'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] Article Link: Popcap's 'Plants vs. Zombies' for iPhone and iPad Available for Free
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TouchMint.com macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix	Yea pretty sweet deal here even though I already have it. Now I can get some friends to try it out. __________________ www.TouchMint.com iPhone App Developer Apps of the month: Baseball Stats Tracker Touch (Over 10,000 Copies Sold!) Quiz and Flashcard Maker
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Feb 21, 2013, 01:25 PM	#2
applesith macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2007	Love this game! I just wish it would tie your accomplishments to your apple ID.
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Feb 21, 2013, 01:28 PM	#3
Achiever macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	Sounds like an intentionally-timed tease for the sequel supposedly dropping this spring. Just what I need...another addiction.
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Feb 21, 2013, 01:31 PM	#4
darkslayer13 macrumors member Join Date: May 2010	I've never really gotten into th.....BRAINSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
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Feb 21, 2013, 01:48 PM	#6
Bathplug macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010	Ready for EA to add a load more in app purchases. EA about to ruin another game. RIP plants vs zombies.
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Feb 21, 2013, 01:50 PM	#8
ArtOfWarfare macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2007	It requires a Wifi connection to download. Nuts. Looking forward to playing it when I have a connection.
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3N16MA macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space	What happend to PopCap after the EA takeover? They haven't released a new game.
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hexblot macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2011	the only annoying part is that I bought it 2 days ago other than that, fabulous game
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Portaluk macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: England	This game is brilliant and offers many hours of gameplay. Even after completing the standard game plenty of stuff to unlock, loved the zen garden very hard work getting all the plants.
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Feb 21, 2013, 03:39 PM	#19
lightning inc. macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2011	NO iPhone 5 support???? NO iPhone 5 support???? WHHYYYYYYYYYY
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runeapple macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2010	I actually paid for this game and I want iP5 display support!
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