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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Plants vs Zombies. | + | |cover = Plants vs Zombies.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|PopCap Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|PopCap Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|PopCap Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|PopCap Games Framework}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|PopCap Games Framework}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|plants-vs-zombies|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|plants-vs-zombies|85}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tower defense }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tower defense, Farming }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Zombies }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Zombies, Contemporary }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Plants vs. Zombies }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Plants vs. Zombies }} | ||
|steam appid = 3590 | |steam appid = 3590 | ||
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|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = Plants vs. Zombies | |strategywiki = Plants vs. Zombies | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 40621 |
|wikipedia = Plants vs. Zombies | |wikipedia = Plants vs. Zombies | ||
|winehq = 9657 | |winehq = 9657 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The PC version lacks improvements from home console and mobile versions,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9oybX9KiGQ|title=Plants vs. Zombies XBOX 360 Longplay/Walkthrough/Playthrough|date=May 2023}}</ref> including native widescreen, improved sprite resolutions, and controller support. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = For Windows 8 and later, see [[#Enable 3D acceleration with WineD3D|use WineD3D to fix low frame rate issues]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Regular and Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | plants-vs-zombies-game-of-the-year-edition-e8b166 | unknown | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Origin | plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies | Origin | Game of the Year Edition. Included with {{Store feature| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9MTNPX4WLP10 | Microsoft Store, Origin | Game of the Year Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies | Origin | Game of the Year Edition. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 3590 | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3590 | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128031230mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Plants-vs--Zombies/|title=Plants vs. Zombies on GFWL|date=31 March 2023}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Enable 3D acceleration with WineD3D=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Most modern graphics cards won't be able to enable 3D acceleration in the game options. | ||
| + | {{++}} Enabling 3D acceleration can fix low frame rate issues. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use WineD3D|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tiagoquix|date=2023-07-08}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download WineD3D for Windows version "4.5 staging" from [https://downloads.fdossena.com/Projects/WineD3D/Builds/WineD3DForWindows_4.5-staging.zip this link] (direct download). Alternatively, go to [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag Federico Dossena's website], access "Older versions archive" and download it from there. | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|ddraw.dll}}, {{file|libwine.dll}}, and {{file|wined3d.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|programdata}}\PopCap Games\PlantsVsZombies}}. | ||
| + | # Open the game, and open the options menu. 3D acceleration should be enabled; if it is not, enable it. | ||
| + | {{ii}} If it is still not possible to enable 3D acceleration: try extracting the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} as well. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\PopCap\PlantsVsZombies\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\PopCap\PlantsVsZombies\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|programdata}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|programdata}}\PopCap Games\PlantsVsZombies\userdata\}} |
| − | + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\3590\remote\}} | |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}} | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/PopCap/PlantsVsZombiesMac/userdata/}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Use [https://github.com/petronny/pvz_converter pvz converter] to convert saves between Windows and OS X versions. | {{ii}} Use [https://github.com/petronny/pvz_converter pvz converter] to convert saves between Windows and OS X versions. | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
| − | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
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|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Does not sync between Windows and Mac due to saves being incompatible across platforms. |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| − | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/plants-vs-zombies | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/plants-vs-zombies | ||
| − | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = limited |
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 800x600 by default. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Set <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\PopCap\PlantsVsZombies\WaitForVSync</code> to <code>1</code> | |vsync notes = Set <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\PopCap\PlantsVsZombies\WaitForVSync</code> to <code>1</code> | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use borderless hack|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-02-27}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use borderless hack|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-02-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Download [ | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]] (v2.73 or later). |
| − | # Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|\MS\x86\D3DImm.dll}}, and {{file|\MS\x86\DDraw.dll}} to {{p|game}}. | + | # Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|\MS\x86\D3DImm.dll}}, and {{file|\MS\x86\DDraw.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Open {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} with a text editor. | ||
# Find {{code|1=FullscreenAttributes = }} under {{code|[GeneralExt]}}. | # Find {{code|1=FullscreenAttributes = }} under {{code|[GeneralExt]}}. | ||
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# Change {{code|1=DisableAltEnterToToggleScreenMode = true}} to {{code|1=DisableAltEnterToToggleScreenMode = false}} under {{code|[DirectX]}}. | # Change {{code|1=DisableAltEnterToToggleScreenMode = true}} to {{code|1=DisableAltEnterToToggleScreenMode = false}} under {{code|[DirectX]}}. | ||
# Save changes. The game should run in borderless fullscreen now. | # Save changes. The game should run in borderless fullscreen now. | ||
| − | # If the game | + | # If the game does not run in borderless fullscreen run it in Windows XP (Service Pack 2) [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Gameplay does not use a keyboard at all. |
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = false | ||
| + | |notes = EA App only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = false | ||
| + | |notes = EA App only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/plants-vs-zombies download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/plants-vs-zombies-goty-edition download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = false | ||
| + | |notes = EA App only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [http://ironsquad.pl/ | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://web.archive.org/web/20160528202715/http://dl.ironsquad.pl/PlantsVsZombiesPL1.1.exe download]. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |notes = Official localization by Buka Entertainment; local retail only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamer.ru/news/kompaniya-buka-stala-eksklyuzivnym-partnerom-popcap-na-territorii-rossii|title=Official announcement by the company|date=2023-07-25}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/plants_vs_zombies/files/3805.html download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/plants_vs_zombies/files/3805.html download]. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=906344335 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/31-plants-vs-zombies/ download]. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = false | ||
| + | |notes = EA App only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1293535279 download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Mexican Spanish |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = EA App only. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll=== | ===BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Rename bass.dll|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename bass.dll|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/3590/discussions/0/630802343973290024/#c540736966035264125|title=Error with bass.dll :: Plants vs. Zombies: Game of the Year General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150424063937/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2345724 Bass.dll error - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.un4seen.com/forum/?topic=4228.0|title=Popcap framework and BASS 2.1 compatibility issue.|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Rename any | + | # Rename any {{file|bass.dll}} file(s) found in these locations: {{folder|{{p|windir}}}}, {{folder|{{p|windir}}\System32}} and {{folder|{{p|windir}}\SysWow64}}. |
| − | # If this causes issues with the program that installed | + | # If this causes issues with the program that installed {{file|bass.dll}} there, rename the file(s) back to {{file|bass.dll}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Exit the Steam client. | # Exit the Steam client. | ||
# Go to the Steam installation folder. | # Go to the Steam installation folder. | ||
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Steam.dll}}. |
# Launch the Steam client and let it update. | # Launch the Steam client and let it update. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Invalid Command Line Parameter: -changedir=== | ===Invalid Command Line Parameter: -changedir=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the {{code|-changedir}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Apply the low-framerate fix|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the low-framerate fix|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/549-plants-vs-zombies-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/549-plants-vs-zombies-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | ||
| − | # Extract the files from the .zip into the | + | # Extract the files from the .zip into the {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Run | + | # Run {{file|Install.bat}} as administrator to apply the fix. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This is an error that occurs when the save game data is corrupted, likely as a result of syncing saves between Windows and OS X and launching the game. | {{ii}} This is an error that occurs when the save game data is corrupted, likely as a result of syncing saves between Windows and OS X and launching the game. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/petronny/pvz_converter pvz converter] to convert saves|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/petronny/pvz_converter pvz converter] to convert saves|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/3590/discussions/0/34095131905745057/|title=Fix: Crash on startup, Corrupt save (Mac) :: Plants vs. Zombies: Game of the Year General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Completing the Ice Level=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Ice Level is one of the 17 hidden mini-games in the Limbo Page.<ref>[https://plantsvszombies.fandom.com/wiki/Canceled_mini-games Canceled mini-games | Plants vs. Zombies Wiki | Fandom]</ref> With no zombies (or nearly anything for that matter), you need to hack the game in order to win this level. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Hacking the game manually|ref=<ref>[https://plantsvszombies.fandom.com/wiki/Ice_Level Ice Level | Plants vs. Zombies Wiki | Fandom]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Close Plants vs. Zombies if it is open. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|user1.dat}} (located [[#Save game data location|here]]) with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | ||
| + | # Go to offset {{code|0B4}}, change the data from {{code|00}} to {{code|01}}, and save. The next time when you open the Limbo Page, there should be a trophy mark on the Ice Level button. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Cosmetic-based tweaks=== | ===Cosmetic-based tweaks=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Type these during gameplay<ref> | + | {{ii}} Type these during gameplay<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/plants-vs-zombies/cheats/|title=Plants vs Zombies Cheats|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Standard table|Cheat|Description|collapsed=no|content= | {{Standard table|Cheat|Description|collapsed=no|content= | ||
Latest revision as of 16:05, 30 May 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| PopCap Games | |
| Publishers | |
| PopCap Games | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Russia | Buka Entertainment |
| Engines | |
| PopCap Games Framework | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 5, 2009 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 5, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 87 |
| IGDB | 85 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Tower defense, Farming |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Themes | Fantasy, Zombies, Contemporary |
| Series | Plants vs. Zombies |
 |
|
| Plants vs. Zombies | |
|---|---|
| Plants vs. Zombies | 2009 |
| Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare | 2014 |
| Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 | 2016 |
| Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville | 2019 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Plants vs. Zombies is a singleplayer bird's-eye view tower defense and farming game in the Plants vs. Zombies series.
The PC version lacks improvements from home console and mobile versions,[1] including native widescreen, improved sprite resolutions, and controller support.
For Windows 8 and later, see use WineD3D to fix low frame rate issues.
General information
- Official website (archived)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Regular and Game of the Year Edition. | |
|
| Epic Games Store | |
Game of the Year Edition. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Game of the Year Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |
|
| Origin | |
Game of the Year Edition. Included with EA Play. | |
|
| Steam | |
Game of the Year Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |
|
| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
[2] | |
Essential improvements
Enable 3D acceleration with WineD3D
- Most modern graphics cards won't be able to enable 3D acceleration in the game options.
- Enabling 3D acceleration can fix low frame rate issues.
| Use WineD3D[3] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PopCap\PlantsVsZombies\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\PopCap Games\PlantsVsZombies\userdata\[Note 2] |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\3590\remote\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/PopCap/PlantsVsZombiesMac/userdata/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3590/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Use pvz converter to convert saves between Windows and OS X versions.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud | Does not sync between Windows and Mac due to saves being incompatible across platforms. | |
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
In-game options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 800x600 by default. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Can also be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Set HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PopCap\PlantsVsZombies\WaitForVSync to 1 |
||
| 60 FPS | For Windows 8 and later use the low frame rate fix. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed
- The low frame rate fix isn't needed with dgVoodoo; if applicable, you should uninstall the low frame rate fix first.
| Use borderless hack[4] |
|---|
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Gameplay does not use a keyboard at all. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Stereo only. | |
| Subtitles | All in-game dialogues are mumbling and always subtitled. The music video played at the end of the game has English voice acting and its lyrics is always displayed. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | EA App only. | |||
| French | Fan translation for Steam GOTY, download. | |||
| German | EA App only. | |||
| German | Fan translation for Steam GOTY, download. | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation for Steam GOTY, download. | |||
| Italian | EA App only. | |||
| Italian | Fan translation for Steam GOTY, download. | |||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Official localization by Buka Entertainment; local retail only.[5] | |||
| Russian | Fan translation for Steam GOTY, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Spanish | EA App only. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation for Steam GOTY, download. | |||
| Latin American Spanish | EA App only. |
Issues fixed
BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll
| Rename bass.dll[6][7][8] |
|---|
| Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP[citation needed] |
|---|
Unable to load Steam.dll
| Verify integrity of game cache[citation needed] |
|---|
| Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2, and as an administrator[citation needed] |
|---|
| Delete/rename Steam.dll[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Invalid Command Line Parameter: -changedir
Run the game with the -changedir command line argument[citation needed]
|
|---|
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
| Install dgVoodoo 2[4] |
|---|
| Apply the low-framerate fix |
|---|
|
Error reading user file: Failed reading file
- This is an error that occurs when the save game data is corrupted, likely as a result of syncing saves between Windows and OS X and launching the game.
| Use pvz converter to convert saves[9] |
|---|
Completing the Ice Level
- Ice Level is one of the 17 hidden mini-games in the Limbo Page.[10] With no zombies (or nearly anything for that matter), you need to hack the game in order to win this level.
| Hacking the game manually[11] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 7 | |
| OpenGL | OS X only. | |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | BASS |
Original Dancing Zombie
- The design for the Dancing Zombie was changed shortly after the game's release; this fan patch restores the original design for those who prefer it.
Cosmetic-based tweaks
- Type these during gameplay[12]
| Cheat | Description |
|---|---|
| pinata | Showers candy when a zombie dies |
| trickedout | Alternate lawn mower appearance |
| future | Gives zombies futuristic shades |
| dance | Makes the zombies dance |
| sukhbir | Toggles the zombie's "call for brains" sound |
| daisies | Zombies leave small daisies behind when killed |
| mustache | Zombies now have mustaches |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 65 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
|
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.4.11 | 10.5.8 - 10.6.x |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.66 GHz Dual Core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/3590/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3590) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Plants vs. Zombies XBOX 360 Longplay/Walkthrough/Playthrough - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Plants vs. Zombies on GFWL - last accessed on 31 March 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Tiagoquix on 2023-07-08
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2021-02-27
- ↑ Official announcement by the company - last accessed on 2023-07-25
- ↑ Error with bass.dll :: Plants vs. Zombies: Game of the Year General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Bass.dll error - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Popcap framework and BASS 2.1 compatibility issue. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fix: Crash on startup, Corrupt save (Mac) :: Plants vs. Zombies: Game of the Year General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Canceled mini-games | Plants vs. Zombies Wiki | Fandom
- ↑ Ice Level | Plants vs. Zombies Wiki | Fandom
- ↑ Plants vs Zombies Cheats - last accessed on May 2023