Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (abbreviated as PvZ: BfN, PvZ: Battle for Neighborville, Plants vs. Zombies: BfN, or simply Battle for Neighborville) is a third-person shooter and platformer video game developed by PopCap Games and published by Electronic Arts. It was released as a 'Founder's Edition' on September 4, 2019, and was available to purchase until September 30, 2019, with the worldwide release coming out on October 18th. On June 5th, 2020, it was made available for purchase on Steam. On September 1st, 2020, however, PopCap announced it would be discontinuing the game in a month due to its commercial failure. On September 29th, 2020, Battle for Neighborville received its final content update.[2] Despite this, a 'Complete edition" of Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville came to the Nintendo Switch on March 19, 2021. Show
SettingPlants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville takes place after the events of Garden Warfare 2. The plants presumably won the battle for Zomburbia and trapped all of the zombies in a "Smell Jar". The plants once again had control of Suburbia, and humans did not have to worry about their brains being eaten until the zombies escaped. Now the Plants and Zombies battle once more. Nintendo Switch version differencesThe differences from other versions include an option to play the game without an internet connection; running at a lower framerate, being 30 FPS compared to 60 FPS. Rainbow Stars are removed, with items instead being purchased with Coins. Due to the weaker hardware compared to PC/PlayStation/Xbox, the graphics are rather crunchy and a bit pixelated. The PvE regions are strictly singleplayer-only as opposed to being able to co-op with friends, and the Turf Takeover is 8v8 as opposed to 12v12 (making it identical to Turf Takeover Tactical). In addition, players can now interact with all 12 Prize Maps at any time, and the prize bulb limit is now 999 instead of 50. In Garden and Graveyard Ops there are fewer spawnable pots or bot spots. The PC/PlayStation/Xbox versions have 8–11 spots placed on the corners and main base, while the Switch version only has 4, making for a weak defensive set-up. There are new features that take advantage of the Nintendo Switch's capabilities, such as the ability to use motion controls to aim, along with the ability to interact with UI touch menus throughout the game using touch inputs like map zoom and more, assuming if the player plays on handheld mode. DescriptionFounder's Edition descriptionWelcome to Neighborville, where all is well. Except that a crazy new coniferous conflict between brain-less and botanicals is brewing. Join us as a Founding Neighbor in this early edition and be a part of the community that battles for Neighborville ahead of worldwide launch! With the Founder’s Edition, you’ll play through six weeks of weekly content releases as we progress towards worldwide launch on October 18. Earn exclusive rewards for the first four weeks when you log in*, become part of the Founder’s community, and help make Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ better for all just by playing. It’s a no-brainer! You also get to be one of the first on your block to experience the game – even Zomboss will be jealous when you tell him. Over the six weeks of content drops you’ll enjoy 20 fully customizable character classes in one social region, three free-roam regions, one PvE mode and six online multiplayer modes, including Battle Arena, with split-screen couch co-op** in every mode. How do you become a Founding Neighbor? It’s simple:
*Requires Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville on applicable platform (sold separately), all game updates, EA account and persistent internet connection. **Split screen couch-op only available on PS4/Xbox One Final descriptionTime to shake up the neighborhood block party. Welcome to Neighborville, where all is well. Except that a crazy new coniferous conflict between brain-less and botanicals is brewing! What are you gonna do – call the crops? Soil your plants? Prepare to kick some grass in a plant-on-zombie conflict that will take you to the outer edges of Neighborville and back again. KEY FEATURES
Complete Edition descriptionNow on Nintendo Switch, tackle hilarious missions and defeat epic bosses in the Weirding Woods, Mount Steep, and Neighborville Town Center to collect medals and unlock outrageous outfits. Party with up to three friends and goof around in Giddy Park or dive into some 8v8 multiplayer in Turf Takeover, vanquishing opponents, blasting gnome bombs, bouncing on pink ooze – it’s the most fun you’ll have since sliced bread. Take your system anywhere, and prepare to kick some grass offline and online in a plant-on-zombie conflict that will take you to the outer edges of Neighborville and back again!
GameplaySimilar to its predecessors, the game is a third-person shooter where players take control of the Plants or the Zombies in either a cooperative or competitive multiplayer environment. The game features 23 customizable gameplay classes, seven of which are new to the franchise, and they are classified into three groups: attackers, defenders, or support. Each camp also has a new team play class that allows players of the same class to combine forms when they fight against enemies. Players can compete against each other in various competitive multiplayer modes, including the objective-based Turf War mode and the team deathmatch variant Team Vanquish. The game also features several player-versus-environment open zones which allowed players to explore, find collectibles, and complete quests. Split-screen local multiplayer is also available for all gameplay modes. ControlsXboxPlayStationPCNintendo SwitchModesMost of the modes from the previous Garden Warfare games are returning (all except Infinity Time and the Mystery Portal modes, i.e. Super Mix Mode, Cats vs. Dinos, Boss Hunt, Capture the Taco and Soil Survivors), while several new modes have been added, such as the social region of Neighborville, the four free roam regions for both Plants and Zombies, and the new 4v4 Battle Arena elimination mode.
DevelopmentThe Plants vs. Zombies Twitter account confirmed the development of a new Plants vs. Zombies shooter in February 2019. An alpha testing for the game, which was codenamed "Picnic", was held in early August. The game was shown behind the doors for journalists at Gamescom 2019. The game was officially announced and released as an early access game on September 4, 2019. Players who purchased the Founder's Edition would receive regular content updates until the game's full launch on October 18, 2019 and exclusive cosmetic items upon the game's official release. The Nintendo Switch port was announced at Nintendo Direct on February 17, 2021 and released on March 19, 2021. Prior to the announcement, the game, along with Knockout City and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered was one of three games published by EA rumored by the industry insider Jeff Grubb to be released on Nintendo Switch.[3] Downloadable content
CharactersPlantsMain article: Plants (PvZ: BfN)Returning plantsClasses
Pots
Weeds
New plantsClasses
Weeds
ZombiesMain article: Zombies (PvZ: BfN)Returning zombiesClasses
Bots
Zombies
New zombiesClasses
Zombies
MapsHubs
Free Roam Regions
Team Vanquish
Turf Takeover
GlitchesMain article: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville/GlitchesAchievementsMain article: Achievements (PvZ: BfN)Pre-release and unused contentMain article: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville/ConceptsVersion historyFounder's Road MapWith the founders edition of the game, new content is added every week for 5 weeks
along with a special founders edition reward.
Week 2:
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October 15, 2019
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Full ReleaseAfter the game has been fully released, new content is being added on a monthly basis in the form of balancing patches and new content. However, since July, no new content is being added as the game has been discontinued. November 1st, 2019:
December 2nd, 2019
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ReceptionPlants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville was given positive reviews. Destructoid gave the game on PlayStation 4 a 7.5/10 and said about the game as "Battle for Neighborville doesn't go out of its way to surpass expectations, but it's a silly, strange, joyful game – one I'm glad was greenlit." Game Revolution gave the Microsoft Windows version 3/5 stars and said "Unfortunately, aside from its more robust PvE offering and unique new characters, most of the other changes that have been made in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville haven’t been for the better." On review aggregation website, Metacritic, the Microsoft Windows version of the game has a score of 77/100, and 76/100 from both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Despite the favorable reviews by critics, the game was not well-received by fans, due to lacking character variants from the first two games. The Steam version has received Mixed reviews. Gallery
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Will there be another Plants vs Zombies after Battle for Neighborville?Don't expect another Plants vs Zombies action game anytime soon - Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville - Gamereactor.
Can you be the zombies in Plants vs Zombies battle for Neighborville?Zombies: Battle for Neighborville) Zombies are playable classes and spawnables in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. There are a total of twelve playable zombie classes, including seven from the previous two Garden Warfare games, and five new ones.
Will there be a Pvz 3?Zombies 3, we're bringing back your favorite plant and zombie characters – plus new pals for your backyard. You'll defend your town in classic, lane-based tower defense combat, while you encounter new zombie bosses that will put your skills to the test.
How many players for Plants vs Zombies Neighborville 2022?Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. |