Hands On with PvZ 2's New Plants, Levels, and Enemies

Plants vs. Zombies 2 has taken us back to plenty of cool locations, including Ancient Egypt and the Pirate Seas, but not until the latest update, Far Future, has it sent us forward in time

Far Future is a new world that adds 25 levels, eight plants, 10 new zombies, and, most importantly, a reworked Zen Garden that offers new ways to earn resources and power-ups.

The Zen Garden returns with more improvements since you've seen it last in PvZ 1. PopCap said it wanted to make the garden more "integral" to gameplay, rather than more of a side activity. As you destroy zombies when you play, you'll pick up sprouts that can be planted in the Zen garden. After watering them (based on a timing system), they'll pop out currency and, eventually, a boost power-up, which lets you use a plant's special ability immediately when you play it, all without plant food. It's smart and satisfying to save these boosted plants for intense moments when a quick attack will save your game.

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