Sponsored Video + Eight Reasons Why Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is Gonna Rock

The release of Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is around the corner now: February 25th in North America and February 28th in Europe. Yes, my friends, they're coming, war's coming... to town.

It's obvious the game's gonna rock because we get to blow the Zombies' brains out, but there's more to it, and I just want you to think long and hard about the reasons why you'll probably want to start playing the game as soon as you can.

8. The Zombies, you know...

Yes, zombies seem to be overrated at times, and they've really overrun the entertainment world lately, but there's always pleasure in playing a game where you either fight zombies or get the be them. BRAAAINNSS...

7. Hey, the Plants too!

The Plants in Plants Vs. Zombies are killer. They shoot, and they kill. They also chew and kill, zap and kill, or blow up and kill. Plus they look cool and make sure each game is different from the next.

6. Varied Artillery

The Zombies are locked and loaded too. They own machineguns, shotguns, cannons, assault blasters, jackhammers, makeshift clubs, bombs of all sorts, grenades, jetpacks, and more. How can you not have a blast with all that?

5. Customizable Characters (Accessories and Abilities)

As in previous PvZ games, there are Zombies and Plants of all kinds in Garden Warfare, and you get to pick their costumes, and their special weapons and abilities. There are hundreds of them! For example, the football player zombie has a special tackle attack and a dummy shield; the engineer moves around with a thunderous jackhammer and can use Sonic Grenades; the scientist has an explosive ball, the warping ability, and even a zombie heal station. And so on.

4. Ten Cool Battlegrounds

From idilic lawns in cute American neighborhoods to city streets, abandoned warehouses, and the likes, there should be plenty of interesting sights for Garden Warfare players. Now, if respawn locations and vantage points are as important as in other shooters, those devs better release a few more maps in the future, so no seasoned player feels too smart for their own good.

3. Multiplayer Mayhem for Up to 24 Players

You knew this was a shooter, and a funny one indeed, but did you know we're talking about serious, 24-player competitive online battles between the Plants and the Zombies? Co-op modes will also be available for up to four players, both locally (via split-screen) and online. Sounds like it'll be a great alternative to the redundant shooters that come and go year after year. It's time to take warfare to a new level... of fun!

2. Strategy

Despite the Plants Vs. Zombies moniker, this is no tower defense title. Still, it doesn't mean there's no strategy mixed up with the action. Choosing the right character and abilities can make a huge difference. On the Plants side, the Chili Bean tracks down zombies and then explodes; Chomper plants are the best for close combat; and Cactuses excel at long-range attacks. On the Zombie side, there's the sturdy football player, agile foot soldiers, and elusive scientists. It's in your hands to choose well and have a good plan of attack with your pals.

1. Awesome Graphics and Humor

This one goes hand in hand with number 4 and 5, and well, all of the others, because Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare's number one feature is its zany presentation. If you have any sense of humor at all, this unique game will crack you up! Those devs have really taken PvZ to the next level!

This post has been sponsored by EA, but all thoughts are our own.

Tags: Plants Vs. Zombies, Garden Warfare, PVZ, Plants Versus Zombies, PopCap, Electronic Arts, EA, Reasons to Play

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An enthusiast of gaming adventures as well as party and puzzle games. Writer, editor, translator, graphics designer, and a multitasker at heart. Maria has worked in the gaming industry since 2007, though she's been a gamer since the eighties. She proudly wore her Spain jersey when they won the 2010 World Cup!

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