Plants vs Zombies™ 2

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Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a strategy gaming app that is back with it's second version following Plants vs. Zombies. This app is available for download in the App Store and the Google Play Store. It is rated for users 10 year of age and older and does feature in-app purchases and advertisements. This app is safe for older kids.

About Plants vs Zombies™ 2

What is Plants vs Zombies™ 2?

Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a strategy gaming app that is back with it's second version following Plants vs. Zombies. Plants vs. Zombies 2 touts new plants, more zombies, and new situations.

This app is available for download in both the App Store and the Google Play Store. It is rated for users 10 year of age and older and does feature in-app purchases and advertisements.

In this game, players use their garden shrubs and plants to take down zombies that want to overrun the place, using items and special power-ups as the player proceeds through levels.

Plants vs. Zombies 2 requires players to think on their feet and quickly place objects in the right place if they want to move to the next level. It employs problem-solving in a way that keeps players coming back for more.

This is the sequel to the wildly successful Plants vs. Zombies game. The primary difference between this game and its predecessor seems to be that players need to pay with real currency if they want to complete all levels of the game. Purchases range in price from $0.50-$99.99, for in-app currency and special plant upgrades.

It is similar to apps like Zombie Castaways and Clash of Clans. It has good ratings, but most fans seem to prefer the original Plants vs. Zombies game. The sequel has over 10 million downloads and is made by Electronic Arts.

Is Plants vs Zombies™ 2 safe for my kids?

Plants vs. Zombies 2 is safe for kids but some parents may want to consider if their kids are ready for a game of this nature. This app gets it's rating for players ages 10 year and up due to mild fantasy violence and some crude humor, but it should be appropriate for mist older kids.

This app is popular among preteens and teenagers, although all age groups can find it enjoyable. This is a very large app that recommends players use WiFi to install it, otherwise it could rack up data charges. That’s something parents should be aware of if they have data limits for their kids.

One new feature on this app is that it lets users see the player leaderboards and challenge others to a match. There doesn’t seem to be a way to opt out of this option, so parents should know that their kids might be able to find other players on the app.

The Plants vs. Zombies game fall into a similar category of apps like Temple Run and the Angry Birds games. If parents are concerned about this game, they could check out those two alternatives. Plants vs. Zombies 2 does not expose kids to any immediate dangers but the zombie sound effects might be a bit scary for very young kids.