Every character operates in a totally different way-with different movement speeds, primary weapons, levels of health, special abilities, and more-and crazier still, there are 110 variants total. The plants and zombies receive three new characters apiece, bringing the game's total to 14-an impressive number when you consider just how diverse they are both visually and mechanically. While the single-player content is a bit of a bust, the new characters are anything but. And if you're really desperate to avoid other humans, you can actually play every single mode with AI opponents and allies, both of whom are now far more intelligent compared to the original Garden Warfare. Still, if you manage to grind through to the end of either team's story, you unlock a Blood Dragon-esque surprise that's pretty worthwhile. Don't expect any exciting set pieces or decicated environments. Most missions send you on a fetch quest in the hub world or throw you into a Garden Ops match with a finite number of enemy waves, with minimal XP and currency rewards when you succeed. Unfortunately, "campaign" might be too generous a description. It's also an excuse to bombard players with puns and dad jokes, and how could you not love that?īeyond its narrative function, the hub world contains portals to all the various modes, including the cooperative Garden/Graveyard Ops horde mode, the revamped online multiplayer component, and the brand new single-player campaign. Both sides have distinct personalities, and while their oddball rivalry may be thin, it's enough to make the action make sense. The hub area's not only loaded with plenty of pleasant diversions, it also provides some context that allows the rest of the experience to feel a bit more meaningful. There's also a decent amount of space around the edges littered with items to collect and secrets to uncover, including a few mini-games that can easily devour more time than you intended.
The entire game now revolves around a playable hub area, with plants on one side, zombies on the other, and a contested area in between. The most noticeable difference for returning players is structural. Now Playing: Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Video Review The game felt balanced despite its diverse characters and asymmetrical game modes. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's