The password remains valid for 30 minutes to continue purchasing, even after the game has been exited and resumed. Parents should be aware that if they enter the password, the player can make more than one purchase. Where GooglePlay credit already exists, the Google Account password is requested. Players can purchase upgrades, different plants and bundles for $2.99 to $10.49.The process to make a purchase requires moving through 3 screens before entering either card/debit card details or gift card number. It is possible to buy extra coins for $2.99 to $109.99. Players must continue to respond quickly to tap the suns and coins as they appear on the screen and to continue planting defences as the zombies approach. Players also need to consider the placement of their defences for maximum effectiveness. This requires the player to consider the properties of the different zombies and the capabilities and range of the various types of defensive plants. The challenges increase in difficulty and new challenges are introduced. If a zombie makes it through the defences, a message comes up on the screen to say “THE ZOMBIES ATE YOUR BRAINS!” The game is over and the player can try again. Successfully defended challenges are rewarded by moving to the next level and players accumulate coins and may be awarded a new type of plant. In some levels, a line of lawn mowers stands as the last defence. The various types of defensive plants have different capabilities. Different types of zombies have different strengths. The aim is to destroy all the zombies, which come onto the screen slowly at first, but then in greater numbers. Plants may also need to be replaced as they are destroyed by the zombies. Zombies are gradually weakened, fall apart and disappear. As the zombies approach, they are slowed down by or are fired upon by the plants. They can then place their plant defences strategically on the screen in front of the house. In some games, collecting sun points enables them to select plants. The player earns sun points, by tapping on the suns as they appear on the screen.
The player has a number of plant defences (like pea shooters and spud mines) to select from. The player must defend their home from the attacking zombies. Two of the higher zones can also be unlocked by spending $5.49 each. Players must work through the all levels to unlock the next zone. Plants vs Zombies 2 is set up with four historically themed zones. The aim is to prevent the zombies from reaching the player’s house.
The player must set up a series of defences, using plants, in order to destroy the incoming zombies. Plants vs Zombies 2 is a tower defence style game of strategy. Game playing behaviour which may be of concern to some parents.Gender stereotypes and sexual references.The level to which the game was reviewed.This review of Plants vs Zombies 2 contains the following information: No gambling content found in the levels played Researchers who focus on Children and the Media.eBook - Quality Play and Media in Childhood Education and Care.Apps can track: privacy tips and checks.Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids.