How to Conquer Plants vs. Zombies: A Comprehensive Guide

Completing Plants vs. Zombies isn’t just about reaching the final level; it’s about mastering the game’s strategic depth, unlocking all its secrets, and achieving total domination over the zombie hordes. To truly “complete” Plants vs. Zombies, you need to go beyond simply finishing Adventure Mode. It requires completing all aspects of the game, including mini-games, puzzles, survival modes, and collecting everything Crazy Dave has to offer. Let’s break it down:

Mastering Adventure Mode

The core of Plants vs. Zombies is its Adventure Mode, which consists of 50 levels spread across five different environments: Day, Night, Pool, Fog, and Roof. Completing all 50 levels is the first step, but not the only goal. Here’s how to approach it:

• Early Game Strategy: Focus on establishing a solid sunflower economy to fuel your plant defenses. Use sun-shrooms initially for faster sun production in the early levels. Don’t neglect pea-shooters for basic damage. The Puff-shroom is a cheap and useful early defense.

• Mid-Game Adaptation: As tougher zombies like Bucketheads appear, you’ll need more robust defenses. Snow Peas are crucial for slowing down the Bucketheads, allowing your other plants more time to deal damage. Wall-nuts are essential for absorbing damage and giving your plants time. Incorporate repeaters for increased damage output.

• Late-Game Power: The final levels, especially the roof levels, demand a well-rounded defense. Experiment with different plant combinations to find what works best for you. The final showdown against Dr. Zomboss requires the strategic use of plants provided on the conveyor belt, which includes Ice-Shroom, Jalapeno, and Flower Pots, alongside projectile plants.

Going Beyond Adventure Mode

Once you’ve conquered Adventure Mode once, the real challenge begins:

The Second Adventure Mode Playthrough

Completing Adventure Mode a second time is necessary to unlock specific achievements and encounter the elusive Zombie Yeti. This second playthrough gives you another opportunity to hone your strategies and experiment with different plant combinations.

Unlocking Mini-Games and Puzzle Mode

Finishing Adventure Mode also unlocks more mini-games and puzzle mode levels. There are 20 mini-games and 18 regular puzzles to complete. This includes various challenges like:

• ZomBotany: Where zombies are replaced with plants.
• Wall-nut Bowling: A bowling-style mini-game involving Wall-nuts.
• I, Zombie: Where you control the zombies.
• Vasebreaker: A puzzle mode where you break vases to reveal zombies or plants.

Tackling Survival Mode

Survival Mode challenges you to survive waves of increasingly difficult zombies. There are 10 regular survival levels to conquer, and then there’s the daunting Survival: Endless. Reaching the 40th wave in Survival: Endless is crucial to earn the ultimate achievement.

Purchasing all Plants from Crazy Dave

To 100% the game you need to purchase every plant from Crazy Dave’s Twiddydinkies. This means gathering enough coins to buy everything he offers.

Finding the Secret Levels

Hidden throughout the game are secret levels, which appear after certain levels in each world (after the first and sixth level, except some exceptions). Completing these unlocks plants that are either only rentable or unlock later in the game.

Earning All Achievements

There are various achievements you can earn in Plants vs Zombies. These include: The Silver Sunflower Trophy and the Home Lawn Security achievement which are unlocked upon completion of adventure mode. The 100% achievement which is unlocked once you have completed everything that was mentioned above.

Tips and Tricks for Success

• Sun Production: Prioritize establishing a strong sun production economy early in each level.
• Know Your Enemies: Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each zombie type to effectively counter them.
• Experiment with Plants: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different plant combinations to find what works best for you.
• Utilize Instant-Kill Plants: Plants like Jalapeno and Cherry Bomb can be crucial in desperate situations.
• Use Wall-nuts Wisely: Place wall-nuts strategically to buy time for your offensive plants.
• Don’t Forget About the Environment: Some plants are more effective in certain environments such as the lily pad in the pool levels.

Final Thoughts

Completing Plants vs. Zombies isn’t just about reaching the credits; it’s about mastering the game’s core mechanics, conquering all the challenges, and experiencing everything it has to offer. This detailed guide will put you on the path to full completion. Good luck and happy planting!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What happens when you finish Plants vs. Zombies?

Once you beat Adventure Mode for the first time, you unlock the Silver Sunflower Trophy, the Home Lawn Security achievement, additional mini-games and puzzles, and Survival Mode. A second playthrough of Adventure Mode is needed for some additional content.

What level does Plants vs. Zombies end?

Adventure Mode ends at level 5-10, which is the final night roof level and the boss battle against Dr. Zomboss.

How many levels does Plants vs. Zombies have?

Adventure Mode consists of 50 normal levels, 10 for each of the five main settings. There are also a number of other non-adventure levels.

What is Plants vs. Zombies Endless?

Survival: Endless is a mode where you survive an unlimited number of zombie waves, increasing in difficulty. It’s a test of your endurance and strategy. This level is set in the Pool setting.

What is the secret level in Plants vs. Zombies?

Secret levels appear after every first and sixth level in each world (excluding S-0 and S-1) Upon completion they reward a plant normally unlocked later in the game.

Who is the final boss in Plants vs. Zombies?

The final boss is Dr. Zomboss. He appears in the last level of Adventure Mode, 5-10.

How old is Plants vs. Zombies 1?

Plants vs. Zombies was released on May 5, 2009, for PC and Mac. It later became free-to-play on iOS and Android.

Which Plants vs. Zombies is better?

The original Plants vs. Zombies released in 2009 is widely considered the best by many due to its simple yet addictive gameplay.

What is the most damage in Plants vs. Zombies?

Certain projectile plants can do up to 80 damage. However, the highest single damage is Citron’s charged plasma ball, which can reach 4000 damage at level 10 (in a later installment).

Is there blood in Plants vs. Zombies?

No, there is no blood in Plants vs. Zombies. The game features cartoonish violence where plants defeat zombies.

Are there cheats in Plants vs. Zombies?

Yes, there are several cheats you can enter using your keyboard, like pinata for candy explosions and mustache for mustached zombies. These codes do not impact the core gameplay.

How do you cheat sun in Plants vs. Zombies?

Sun cheats can be done by using memory editing software to alter the in-game values of the resources that you obtain.

What is the scariest zombie boss?

The Krasny Soldat from Black Ops Cold War’s zombies mode is often considered one of the scariest zombie bosses. This boss however, is not present in this version of plants vs. zombies.

What kills the giant in Plants vs. Zombies?

Gargantuars are best dealt with using Gatling Peas and a Torchwood. Instant-kill plants can also be useful.

Who is the taco guy in Plants vs. Zombies?

The “taco guy” is Crazy Dave. He loves tacos and appears throughout the franchise. He borrows a hot sauce in PvZ2 to use on his taco.