Difference between revisions of "Plants vs. Zombies"
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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 | Epic Games Store, Origin | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | | + | {{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| 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 }} | {{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|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/PopCap/PlantsVsZombiesMac/userdata/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 800x600 by default | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 800x600 by default. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor 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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}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = EA App only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = EA App only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [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 | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = EA App only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
− | |notes = | + | |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 | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www. | + | |notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/plants_vs_zombies/files/3805.html download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Slovak |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/31-plants-vs-zombies/ download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |fan = | + | |fan = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = EA App only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = Fan translation for Steam GOTY, [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 = Mexican Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = EA App only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll=== | ===BASS_ChannelSetAttributes function not found in bass.dll=== | ||
{{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= | {{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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}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:54, 2 June 2024
Developers | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | Does not sync between Windows and Mac due to saves being incompatible across platforms. | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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 |
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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] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP[citation needed] |
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Unable to load Steam.dll
Verify integrity of game cache[citation needed] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2, and as an administrator[citation needed] |
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Delete/rename Steam.dll[citation needed] |
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Invalid Command Line Parameter: -changedir
Run the game with the -changedir command line argument[citation needed]
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Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Install dgVoodoo 2[4] |
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Apply the low-framerate fix |
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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] |
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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] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 7 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 |
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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 | ||
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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) | ||
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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%\VirtualStore
on 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