Many different groups went to war in 2009: Russians, Americans, Covenant...and lots of zombies. And while people had success putting down the undead with triple-barreled Hydra shotguns (Resident Evil 5) and electrified sniper bullets (Borderlands), no call to arms was more memorable than Plants vs. Zombies'.
Peashooters, winter-melon launchers, and cabbage-pults, along with dozens of other garden-variety weapons and defensive measures, prove that cheesy and creative aren't mutually exclusive. And these veggies aren't vegetables, either: They're adorable, personality-filled plants that dance to the catchy soundtrack, giving them a life you wouldn't expect given the game's title.
Yet all this cuteness is only a charming front for a very deep (but not difficult) strategy game containing a mind-blowing amount of modes, plants, zombies, and unlockables. All that for a low, downloadable price? Game of the Year for me, thank you.
