Editing Plants vs Zombies GOTY Edition

[[File:PVZGOTY.png|1200px|center|Plants Vs Zombies Game of the Year|link=]]

== Description == 

Plants Vs Zombies GOTY is an entry-friendly Tower Defence game that blends Strategy and Puzzle elements in a fun and engaging package using some of the most iconic artworks/sprites ever put to screen. The simple truth is, PVZ GOTY is a must-play for any PC gamer and should be viewed as one of the greats of PC gaming as a whole.

The skill level required to play PVZ GOTY ranges from a game your grandmother could figure out (Mine has) to complicated loading tech. Some of the 100% achievements list can be quite RNG-dependent. Thankfully, the community has found some ways to improve the experience using native glitches. The game was originally released in 2009, so the code, while functional, was built before the modern era of constant patches and bug fixes. The current Steam version runs just fine out of the box, thankfully.

== Things to Know ==
Plants vs. Zombies has many versions, from Mobile to PC, and the achievement requirements can vary widely between versions, even if the achievement name is the same. So this guide will focus only on the GOTY (Steam) Version of the game, as it is considered the "Definitive" version at this point; however, I may create a Replanted guide if it appears the community is moving towards playing that version.

You may find some things in this guide transfer between the two; just know I haven't vetted for that personally.

== General 100% Guide ==

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| '''1'''
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'''Install Steam + Counter-Strike 2'''<br>
<span style="font-size:90%; color:#555;">Set up a Steam account and launch the game.</span>

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Download and install Steam, create an account if needed, then install Counter-Strike 2 from your library.
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| '''2'''
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'''Run Counter-Strike 2'''<br>
<span style="font-size:90%; colour:#555;">Launch the Game.</span>

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This may take a minute since it's a fresh install/account.
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| '''3'''
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'''Open the Steam Overlay using Shift+Tab.'''<br>
<span style="font-size:90%; color:#555;">Check the Achievements tab is working.</span>

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If the option is greyed out, just try relaunching the game.
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| '''4'''
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'''Launch the in-game tutorial.'''<br>
<span style="font-size:90%; colour:#555;">It should pop up or just click play at the top.</span>

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Currently, that loads you into a round on the T Side of Dust 2.
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| '''5'''
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'''Complete the round.'''<br>
<span style="font-size:90%; color:#555;">Achievement should pop on round completion.</span>

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If it doesn't pop, check that the Steam overlay shows Achievements are active, then restart your game and try again.
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== Achievements ==

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! style="width:100px; text-align:center;" | Image
! style="width:100px;" | Achievement
! style="width:100px; text-align:center;" | Difficulty
! Description
! Quick Guide
! style="width:160px; text-align:center;" | Priority Level
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| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:SPUDOW!.png|90px|link]]
|'''SPUDOW!'''<br>
<small>Blow up a zombie using a potato mine</small>
| style="text-align:center;" | (Easy) Requires the plant to be selected
| Kill a zombie with the Potato mine
| The Potato mine is unlocked after completing Level 1-5
| style="text-align:center;" | (Low) This Achievement does not require any serious focus to achieve
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| style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:Explodonator.png|90px]]
|'''Explodonator'''<br>
<small>Blow up 10 zombies with a single cherry bomb</small>
| style="text-align:center;" | (Medium) Requires the plant to be selected and used effectively, you will have plenty of chances.
| Get 10 headshots.
| Just hold off on using the Cherry bomb until a fresh wave; it hits in a 3X3 area.
| style="text-align:center;" | —
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Penny Pincher.png|90px]]
| [[Counter-Strike 2:Bomb Specialist|Bomb Specialist]]
| style="text-align:center;" | Medium
| Plant or defuse 25 bombs.
| Play objective modes and focus on bomb sites.
| style="text-align:center;" | —
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Disco is Undead.png|90px]]
| [[Counter-Strike 2:Untouchable|Untouchable]]
| style="text-align:center;" | Hard
| Win a match without dying.
| Play cautiously, stick with teammates, and avoid risky fights.
| style="text-align:center;" | Competitive
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Home Lawn Security.png|90px]]
| [[Counter-Strike 2:Veteran|Veteran]]
| style="text-align:center;" | Hard
| Play 100 matches.
| Unlocks naturally over time—just keep playing.
| style="text-align:center;" | Any


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== Speed Run Breakdowns ==

There is currently no active speedrun.com for 100%/All Achievements.