Plants vs. Zombies XBLA getting co-op, versus mode [update]

by Ben Gilbert on Jul 17th 2010 6:00PM

According to a recently revealed list of XBLA Achievements found over at Xbox360Achievements, it seems that the upcoming XBLA iteration of PopCap's zombie gardening game Plants vs. Zombies will be getting a new versus mode, as well as the inclusion (in some form) of co-op play. Two separate Cheevos indicate as much -- the first named "Versus vs. Versus" (fittingly enough) and the second named "ZFF's 4 Evr" (earned by bowling "a winner with a friend in Co-Op Wall-Nut Bowling").

The real question is, of course, whether or not everyone's favorite crazy gardener be a playable character -- we can only dream, folks.

Update: A recent press release from PopCap confirms it: Plants vs. Zombies will have a Co-op mode, as well as a Vs. mode. Ed Allard, PopCap's head of worldwide studios, says, "The two new multiplayer modes allow gamers to work cooperatively to defeat hordes of invading zombies, or go head-to-head in a true 'plants vs. zombies' challenge." For more on the Xbox 360 version, check out our announcement post here.

Via: GamerBytes
Source: Xbox360Achievements.org

Tags: achievements, co-op, microsoft, Plants-vs-Zombies, popcap, popcap-games, versus, xbla, xbox

Reader Comments (53)

as sweet as this might sound for some, this isn't really a game that screams out Co-Op...

@PR0F3TA

nevermind, it looks like a whole new mode. Bowling? could work

@PR0F3TA

Not a whole new mode. The original PvZ had the wall-nut bowling in the Mini Game section, along with a whole bunch of other fun modes.

Dear PopCap,

I love you.

Sincerely,

Me.

Put my name on there as well.

@Grand Kerfuffle

Just go ahead and sign that "Everyone."

OH GOD

VERSUS MODE

WHY NOT JUST BURST INTO MY HOUSE AND FORCE ME TO BUY THIS AT GUNPOINT, POPCAP?

MY WALLET.....!

@Acosta02
WAIT! THEY DIDN'T DO THAT TO YOU???
JOHN VECHEY PERSONALLY CAME TO MY HOUSE AND HELD ME AT GUNPOINT AS I PURCHASED THEY GAME!!! D:>
He was also wearing a clown mask.

@Special Agent Steve

A clown? Fckin' casual games, how do they work!?

@Acosta02

HAI GUYZ, LOL I'LL FINISH RESPONDING TO YOUR POST AFTER I SEE WHO'S KNOCKING ON MY DO-

OH GOD OH GOD PLEASE DONT HURT ME DAVID ROBERTS, CEO. YES I'LL DO WHATEVER YOU SAY, THE COMBINATION TO THE SAFE IS IN THE BOTTOM OF MY SHOE JUST PLEASE DON'T KILL MY KITTEN!

Oh hey, he left me with Plants vs Zombies for XBLA. Guess he's not all bad

If this is true, PvZ will be the first game my wife and I will play together in years.

Awesome.

@player66

That's kind of sad. Get her playing some games. My fiancee and I started with things like Mario Kart and Smash Bros., and now I've convinced her to try Halo and Gears.

Popcap! Why do you continue to steal my life!!

Perfect, this is perfect for me and my wife to get into.

Yes this is awesome.

I paid for PvZ on my iPhone, I won't mind paying again to have it on my 360 in HD without massive slowdowns!

@BoBsS
I was thinking of getting an iPhone and wanted to ask, what features are excluded from the iPhone version?

Does the iPhone version have the greenhouse to water plants and stuff?

I hope the iPhone version still has mini games, the zombie mini game vs plants was great fun.

@Johnny Locke Basically everything but the campaign has been removed: there are no custom scenarios (read: no Last Stand) and no survivor modes. The mini-games are there, but they are severely limited relative to the PC version in that you only have the option of playing the levels that came up in the campaign (so no I am Zombie or anything that was not in the campaign).

Additionally, you cannot purchase a tenth seed slot (although with the removal of the custom scenarios, you don't need it). The game is still hella fun, but it is quite limited relative to the original (but for the price, it's still a great deal).

Getting ready for my second purchase of P vs Z

As much as I love Plants vs Zombies, it's been a while.

I'm more concerned about Plant's vs Zombies 2, whenever it comes out or is even shown.

@Johnny Locke

Is that something which is on the table? I was trying to figure out where you could go with a sequel and my imagination wasn't up to the task

Remember your PC base that built your company?

So... You can be Zombie Friend Forever 4 evr? Yikes, that's redundant.

But...

Crazy Dave is too crazy to handle for 2P!

Day 1 purchase.

So, uh, why doesn't the PC see this and Zeno Clash's update? :\

@(Unverified)
Well you do know the game isn't actually out for the 360 yet don't you?

Thank you Popcap, for completely forgetting about who built you

Love,
PC Gamers

@Sage009
So what they can't develop for other things?
Don't be such an elitist dick.

@Johnny Locke (Sorry if this comment ends up in the wrong place).

It's annoying how people think that they themselves built a company which they were a customer of and talk crap about the company forgetting the original customers, and speak on the behalf of an entire community.

I'm going to be a PC gamer one day soon, and I don't want people to automatically think I am a dick because of these few vocal people misrepresenting the 'PC gaming community'.

Most people get into PC gaming because they know that as long as they have an internet connection, they will have far longer-lasting backwards compatibility than that offered by consoles. They also are free to choose their own hardware components, and often what game input method they get to use. Not to mention games that allow you to play mods.
Not because they want to be elitist dicks like the vocal minority.

@delicatessen lama

Really? I'm still kinda getting the elitist dick vibe from you with a side of passive-aggressive.

@delicatessen lama
I never said all PC Gamers are elitist dicks, but that specific PC Gamer was being an elitist dick.

So what, we're not allowed having Co-op but xbox players are?
And you call us elitist...

@Johnny Locke
They can develop for whatever console they want. I've no problem seeing PC exclusive titles going to consoles,infact I love it.My friends who hate PC gaming play the games too and it expands the market base. The problem is that now companies keep screwing over PC gaming. It's not the DRM that I'm talking about. It's removing features from past games, not allowing you to set keys for your keyboard, less modes and content then the Wii(Ware), PSN, XBL, 360, or PS3. My complaint about being a PC gamer now is the less content. I don't care about DRM in most cases, as I'll buy the game legit then just custom patch it to remove super DRM. Just the lack of content and support irks me.

This sounds great but I would prefer this game co-op on the PC.

I've been eagerly awaiting the XBLA version of this game for a long time but now that I have played the iPad version I can't imagine playing any other version. I am a sucker for Xbox Achievements though.

Time to buy this for the 5th time. I hate replaying this game every six months. I hate myself.

Holy cow! Please popcap release this as soon as possible.
1rst day buy for me!!

I wonder how this game will play with a controller. The game is perfect for touch screen like iPhone/iPad. I just know see how the game could play nearly a well.

I'm sure I'll still buy it and find out. :-)

Sounds like an excuse to put in a high price tag despite PopCap not bothering to give 360 owners the game for ages.

Bet it costs 1200.

Holy crap, there's a zombie on your lawn!

Lol. Yeah. There is one with a football helmet too!!

Great game

Why are all the PC people getting downvoted? There is a legitimate complaint to be had there...

It's great that this is coming to XBLA, and I'm probably going to end up rebuying it there for these additions, but should I have to?

This happened with Peggle as well. The games come out on PC earlier, but then end up on XBLA with added multiplayer while original PC owners never even see so much as a *paid* update to get those features, let alone a free one.

This is great news, sure, but I find the bitter to outweigh the sweet. How many people bought this game a year ago on PC and thus will never see these features without spending another $10? Quite a few. Is the game worth $20? Sure, it is. Should I have to buy it twice to get the co-op or versus? No; it should be a free update for the PC versions.

Yet that will never happen.

@Colonel Falafel

The co-op and versus will be in PvsZ 2, which PopCap will announce on August 2. Give them a bloody chance to talk about it first.

I told myself they wouldn't get me to buy this game a second time, I was wrong.

@SteamPunkJin I'll be buying it for a third time... :D

I tried on my laptop and I instantly got hook. I l LOVE PvsZ.

@Gillz123
No Luigi still? :(

I heard this was good but I can't stand playing games on PC most of the time and I heard it was coming to XBLA so I just waited and it looks like the wait is nearly over.

Yet another way to suck up my time.... Definitely one of the best and most addictive TD games ever.... Though I've only played it on my iPhone. I might pick this up on XBLA for co op, depending on the price.....

Side note: the joystiq app (that I happen to be using now) friggin rules. I love that you can comment straight from it.... Something you can't do with any other site. Gets a 5 star from me!

Good sign, already own PvZ on PC, but would totally buy it again if another release has more content. Even a co-op mode and a more minigames would probably get me to buy it, though I would prefer a larger campaign still.

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