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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 75 | 118 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 66% | 64 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 60 | 28 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 79% | 73 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 24, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 3429 total reviews in window · weighted 180.6 up / 44.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (61)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Overall, I find myself really loving Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted. Its cute and quirky character designs are infectiously charming, and the gameplay is simple but effective. The graphics are easy on the eyes and help make the character designs shine. It's a bummer that there were problems with the controls at launch, but even with those issues, it wasn't enough to prevent the game from being a botanical blast.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“The classic casual strategy mega-hit is back, but pretty well just as it was before”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Playing Replanted made me feel like I went back in time, not only because of the visuals or the music, but because of the feeling of playing something made with a focus on fun and accessibility. It's a game that respects your time, your money, and your memory.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A beautifully remastered version of the classic tower-defense that keeps its charm intact. With upgraded visuals, vibrant colours and two new local multiplayer modes, it’s still as fun and slick as ever. That said, it doesn’t break new ground or overhaul the gameplay, so longtime fans may find it comfortably familiar but not daring.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Plants vs. Zombies Replanted es una oportunidad para reencontrarse con un clásico moderno de los videojuegos”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Plants vs. Zombies Replanted is an excellent opportunity to catch up on the cult game or indulge in nostalgia. With its unique charm and simple but addictive gameplay, the epic duel between the undead and greenery is still compelling today. The colorful comic graphics in HD are also perfect for the Switch 2, but compared to the original, they're not a huge revelation. The water, for example, looks quite washed out. The Replanted version also adds some nice extras to the original game and lets us play together or against each other on the Switch with two Joy Cons, the former even within the campaign. The whole thing is a lot of fun, but it doesn't always feel like it's been thought through 100%, as it can get a bit chaotic and confusing. Replanted also introduces a permadeath mode after completing the campaign, as well as a new weather condition, Cloudy Day, which moves between day and night, both useful additions for those who already know the game and want new aspects. All in all, the re-released debut of the Plants vs. Zombies series really won us over and proved once again that there are simply some games that are just as much fun now as they were years ago.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Its focus on being a remaster of the first Plants vs. Zombies means it doesn't have all of the new plant types introduced in later sequels. Still, it's a great tower defense entry point and a welcome reminder of how much we rely on Mother Nature, even during a zombie outbreak.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Plants vs Zombies Replanted brings enough new features and modes to bring back nostalgic players, while new players will find the best version yet.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is a good time, just not a great remake. It captures the heart of the original perfectly, but doesn’t do enough to justify itself as the “ultimate edition.” If you’ve never played Plants vs. Zombies before, this is absolutely worth jumping into. For returning players, though, it’s more of a comfortable rerun than a revitalized revival.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is the definitive version of this classic strategy game. The gameplay is simple to understand but challenging, and the formula holds up as much today as it did when the game was first released 16 years ago. The presentation is absolutely clean all around, and the number of modes ensures that it'll take some time before you can truly explore everything on offer. Having an online option would've been nice, but considering how nothing really valuable was removed from this iteration, the lack of online play at launch is fine. Longtime fans of the series will immediately be happy with this game, while newcomers will be in for a very fun-filled ride.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is a happy reminder of how timeless PopCap’s design theory is. At its worst, it shows how remasters can lose the magic of the land where they were set in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Plants Vs Zombies: Replanted is a remastered return to the garden, sharpening up the visuals and adding co-op and bonus modes, without losing any of the original charm. It’s faithful, nostalgic revival that balances fresh additions and original roots for the game that started it all.”
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Patch history
- V1.5.1 Patch NotesJan 12, 2026
- Patch v1.5.0 NotesDec 10, 2025
- Gardens, Growth & GratitudeNov 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- V1.4 Patch NotesNov 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch v1.3.0Nov 3, 2025
- PVZ: Replanted: Patch v1.2.1Oct 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Plants vs. Zombies™: Replanted Is HereOct 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window