Game · Low risk
Is Plants vs. Zombies 2 safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Plants vs. Zombies 2 from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger players can enjoy the basic tower defense gameplay and colorful characters in Plants vs.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range will engage with the strategic elements of choosing plants and managing sun resources across different worlds, often enjoying the challenge of harder levels.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might appreciate the deeper strategy required for specific challenges, participating in arena modes, and optimizing their plant loadouts for maximum effectiveness.
- 16+
- Older players can find enjoyment in mastering the game's various modes, collecting all plants and upgrades, and competing for high scores in the more demanding endless zones or special events.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a tower defense game where players use various plants to defend their home from waves of zombies across different historical periods. It features strategic gameplay, collecting new plants, and upgrading existing ones.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a popular mobile tower defense game with engaging gameplay and a vibrant art style. The main concerns for parents are the pervasive in-app purchase prompts for plants and upgrades, as well as the presence of advertisements. Implementing device-level purchase restrictions and discussing spending habits are key to a safe experience.
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Plants vs. Zombies 2 age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Plants vs. Zombies 2?
Parentwise puts Plants vs. Zombies 2 at 6+. We advise Plants vs. Zombies 2 from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Plants vs. Zombies 2?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Plants vs. Zombies 2 (6+). Children in this age range will engage with the strategic elements of choosing plants and managing sun resources across different worlds, often enjoying the challenge of harder levels.
Can a 12 year old play Plants vs. Zombies 2?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Plants vs. Zombies 2 (6+). Children in this age range will engage with the strategic elements of choosing plants and managing sun resources across different worlds, often enjoying the challenge of harder levels.
Can a 13 year old play Plants vs. Zombies 2?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Plants vs. Zombies 2 (6+). Teenagers might appreciate the deeper strategy required for specific challenges, participating in arena modes, and optimizing their plant loadouts for maximum effectiveness.
Is Plants vs. Zombies 2 appropriate for kids?
Plants vs. Parentwise rates Plants vs. Zombies 2 overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Plants vs. Zombies 2 family friendly?
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Zombies 2 is a popular mobile tower defense game with engaging gameplay and a vibrant art style.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Plants vs. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Plants vs. Zombies 2 safe for kids?
We advise Plants vs. Zombies 2 from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Zombies 2 is a popular mobile tower defense game with engaging gameplay and a vibrant art style.
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