Beating Plants Vs. Zombies 2 WITH ONLY Plants Vs. Zombies 1 Plants [Part 1]

[@theoriginalalex]

Hey everyone! Progress on part 2 is going at its pace, but I just thought I’d clear up some common recommendations or questions regarding this challenge going forward! • Why are you using plant food if PvZ1 doesn’t have plant food? I didn’t think about this going into the challenge, but I’ll be sticking to using plant food due to how PvZ2 is designed around this mechanic. • Why won’t you use premiums from the first game in this challenge? The main reason I’m not using premiums is just to have strategies for this challenge be more accessible to everyone. There are exceptions to this rule, I can use them if the game picks them for me to use. But I’m limiting myself as much as possible in order to make this challenge as fun and “freemium” as possible! Also gem plants and one seed packet plant are exceptions to this rule. • Can’t you use [insert plant here], they were in PvZ1 China? And what about [PvZ2 plants that function the same as a PvZ1 plant that isn’t in the game]? The way I see it, plants such as Bonk Choy were designed as PvZ2 plants first, and were added to PvZ1 China later, so I’m not counting them as PvZ1 plants. Iceberg Lettuce, while possibly based off of a scrapped PvZ1 plant, was also redesigned as a PvZ2 plant. As for plants like Gloom Vine, or PvZ2 plants that have a plant food which acts like a plant from PvZ1 like Ice-shroom and Doom-shroom, I won’t count for the challenge either. A PvZ2 plant is a PvZ2 plant. I’ll update this with more questions and answers as I find more or come up with more. I appreciate any and all suggestions, but I’d rather you all have official answers before the next part! also i want to thank you all for subscribing but i MUST do it verbally so you will hear that soon

[@poggins4480]

dude i just started playing pvz 6 days ago and then you upload this god tier video

[@deutschesmanutter]

btw in a older version of pvz you COULD skip level 1-4 ( *insert your name here* 's house)

[@aaronmasschaele]

You can use ice pee it was in the first game

[@theoriginalalex]

@@aaronmasschaele i can, but i won’t for adventure just to make the challenge fair for anyone

[@aaronmasschaele]

Thanks for explaining

[@benismann]

as a pvz2 veteran, i appreceate all the throwbacks and explaining how the game has changed

[@RGC_animation]

Also, rip the trophies that they removed after beating Zomboss for some reason.

[@notrobloxburger]

@@RGC_animation still in the almanac

[@LeslieHarvey607]

My mom's daughter beat pvz4 in 37 minutes, he's my mom's favorite sister because of that

[@carlosemilio385]

​@@notrobloxburger yeah but new players can't obtain them anymore

[@marisolgarcia8182]

@@LeslieHarvey607 this is why you dont let your kids alone with the cellphone

[@cancerguy5435]

I am honestly 90% sure this challenge would be completely impossible back in the day. Torchwood is the only real way to get through ice age apart from jalapeño. Now that torchwood is a seedium it's doable.

[@destinyofwar1892]

Torchwood is actually free and buffed, so Torchwood is basically broken.

[@Danpg79]

​@@destinyofwar1892Torchgod.

[@RobotFlower2763]

torchgood

[@s.c5714]

theres no way you need torchwood or jalapeno to beat ice world, you must be terrible at the game

[@superpunk1762]

​​​​@@s.c5714 What else would you use to reliably unfreeze plants?

[@ntp5358]

FINALLY someone is giving spikeweed the credit it deserves, it works perfectly against the chickens and dynamite guys killing them with ease and no scratch on the other plants. It literally carried me through wild west along with repeater

[@shellpoptheepicswordmaster755]

Simple and basic, an excellent plant

[@natsoy1786]

I'll still pick spikerock

[@cycrothelargeplanet]

Man I've been using bonk choy the whole time

[@katherinehandcock1893]

I use both bonk choy and spike weed like a true madlad

[@Danpg79]

I CANT DO 22, SOMEONE HELP

[@AmyelidaK]

The way you commentate over gameplay and encourage people to try this on their own by making it as “freemium” as possible is really good. It has this energy of a good friend infodumping about a game they like. Cannot *wait* to see more.

[@theoriginalalex]

really like this comparison :) i’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@angrymacaroon6876]

Fortnite

[@spacecadet_01]

me infodumping the entire lore of a game i am passionate about knowing damn well no noone gives a shit

[@UntotenTheo]

​​@@spacecadet_01 hi I give a shit

[@mohammedelwan9133]

one new sub for you

[@feller2028]

Love the simple/casual yet engaging commentary style. Imma hang around for a while

[@theoriginalalex]

that’s what i’m (unintentionally) going for :) i hope i’ll keep you around!

[@cozmoz5108]

Thats how i felt watching this video, i was just about to comment something like this

[@drillbitz2816]

@@theoriginalalex eieio

[@animationawesome-]

Same

[@rainbowcoil3721]

yeah same

[@Catb9x]

Hey love your pvz vids and hope you keep make amazing content

[@theoriginalalex]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SUPER CHAT!! you’re the first ever person to send me one, definitely one for my channel’s history :) my next video will be PvZ related, hope you get the chance to see it!

[@Jos-js6ui]

Wow, utilizing Cabbage-pult's Plant Food on PS 24 was actually insane. I would have never thought that would be the solution. Also, EY EYO EYO "Ancient Egypt." got me.

[@theoriginalalex]

hahaha, glad you enjoyed the video :) i wish i recorded how much i was freaking out when i realized that cabbage-pult worked

[@SentryChampion]

@@theoriginalalex it's almost impossible without catus in neon mixtape tours final boss

[@Bruh_idk69lul]

@@theoriginalalex dylan brings up a good point, what about bosses in worlds like neon mixtape tour, that are pretty much carried by premium plants

[@progamerkikorikov5182]

I am sorry but Is that EY EYO EYO from some song? I remember hearing a song with that sound in the beginning but i can't remember the name

[@theoriginalalex]

@@progamerkikorikov5182 the clip is specifically from the Mr. Peabody and Sherman movie trailer, but the song is Pompeii by Bastille

[@anonymentor1775]

Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a totally normal game with peak game design and absolutely no glitches whatsoever, whether they be visual, functional, or both, and it has only gotten better with every update. Damn good video.

[@averagegummywormfan]

Definitely yes true

[@mr.productions327]

@@averagegummywormfan false, it has gotten worse with every update.

[@nectarinna]

@@mr.productions327 me when i don't get the joke:

[@mr.productions327]

@@nectarinna it isn't a joke

[@nectarinna]

@@mr.productions327 except it is

[@660nj]

this was a lot more entertaining than i expected, kudos! excited for part 2

[@theoriginalalex]

YOOO THANK YOU! love your content dude!

[@an-animal-lover]

@@theoriginalalex do you have an idea of when you'll be making part 2?

[@orangejuice4971]

Your commentary and editing are gold. Keep it up 👍

[@cozmoz5108]

True

[@ericyang1401]

Honestly I just for some reason really like this type of content. I don't know if it's the way you do it or how I just like PvZ2 played this way(not lvling, I love the game but hate what EA has done to it), or maybe the way you show the content(the commentary and also showing most of the content itself and explaining stuff), but all in all I love it. Massively underrated channel.

[@sillyfelts]

You got such a charismatic way to narrate trough the adventure and such a fun concept of a challenge I adore it ! definitely gonna stick around

[@theoriginalalex]

thank you so much :)

[@kingfish9512]

@@theoriginalalex how did you have winter melon for that long?

[@theoriginalalex]

@@kingfish9512 what do you mean?

[@kingfish9512]

@@theoriginalalex you had the winter melon for allot of wild west

[@electricipea.101]

@@kingfish9512 you mean day 9 and day 20 (or 21)? those are locked & loaded levels, the plants were chosen for him, and it can pick plants he hasn't unlocked yet

[@staticsphere_]

I did try this challenge once before, exclusively for modern day because I thought it was thematically appropriate. Never would’ve been craaazy enough to try the entire game like this though. Looking forward to the next episode ^^ Also your editing is amazing-

[@raiyanrazni]

Can't believe it's been little over a year since this video that introduced me to you, your commentary even on videos on different genres are always enjoyable. Hope to see more this coming 2024

[@pokey6064]

Can’t wait for part 2! Seems like a challenge- especially when you can’t defrost with snapdragon, hot potato, or pepperpult

[@plane7990]

An zomboss being impossible

[@somestixofbred]

you are criminally underrated wow

[@theoriginalalex]

thank you, that means a lot!!

[@LittleScaredyBoy]

It's so surreal finding another PvZ fan that just so happens to play/know Cookie Run. I know that it's not an impossibility, but it sure feels like it. Either way, welcome to the club, brother!

[@theoriginalalex]

hahaha, i guess that’s me huh? thanks for watching :) also i know where that pfp’s from

[@Danpg79]

Blind faith is ez. And 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑Y E T I F A R M🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@thatoneguywithnoskills2839]

Just seeing this channel now. Hoping you end up performing well on the platform

[@theoriginalalex]

thank you!!

[@ketchuplover6160]

A couple things I remember from future areas is Lost City LOVES forcing you to use specific plants through conveyors and locked and loaded levels, and Far Future oughta be pretty doable

[@noidea2568]

I don't play PvZ2, but this video ramdomly came up in my recommended videos. Wanted to just catch a glimpse, but I ended up watching the entire thing. Nice video! Also it's nice to see that this guy's channel had 300 subs before this video, but now it has 2,5k+! And I love the edit at 18:10, it made me laugh out loud.

[@theoriginalalex]

i’m very happy you stayed through the whole thing to catch that edit, hahaha

[@Atomicrow]

I have ALWAYS maintained thst cabbagepults plant food is good enough for it to b taken when going through story mode and I'm glad it's getting the recognition it deserves

[@SanSan....]

KZbin sure did a good one recommending your channel!

[@theoriginalalex]

guess i’m getting favored by the algorithm hahaha

[@somecirclewithsunglasses3994]

@@theoriginalalex seriously no matter where or what i watch, this video will 99% be in the reccomended

[@awesomepork101]

You know what? I think I’ll watch more of these vids. Great job!

[@JustThuan]

It would've been so fun if you recorded your actual reaction to finally beating Zombot in Pirate Seas

[@smoothed_]

SO UNDERRATED!! I can tell you put a lot of effort in this!! I subscribed and I hope to see more amazing content soon!!

[@Phantastic4]

underrated as hell, this is so entertaining to watch and im not joking. its weird to see an actual original challenge idea for pvz 2. I can tell that your gonna be a good youtuber in the future :)

[@FishyTheKobold]

Excited to see where this goes! It seems that you have a good future ahead of you.

[@MikhailAurellio]

20:51 Yeah kinda weird that plant like Potato Mine can't stop the Bull, while Infi-nut's Projector (which is the FULLY UNDERGROUND plant) can.

[@Neolith_]

Been getting into PVZ2 modding myself lately, having you in the background makes for a good time. I admire your positivity/energy. Keep at it.

[@theoriginalalex]

ayyy, that’s a unique compliment! thank you!

[@AerWhoSometimesUploads]

The video quality is amazing! Please do part 2 and also I hope you start trending.

[@ReFrostByte]

A well done video with a rather unique challenge. I look forward to seeing where this series goes.

[@Loubert2004]

I can't wait to see part two and to see how you deal with frostbite caves' gimick, anyways loved this video!

[@chazington1073]

I love this video bro, thank you for having commentary instead of just captions, god speed

[@theoriginalalex]

no way bro, i was just talking about your videos with some friends a couple days ago really glad you enjoyed part 1 :)

[@chazington1073]

@@theoriginalalex YOOOOOOOOO that’s so cool man, glad you know about me

[@theoriginalalex]

your stuff is gold, keep it up bro!

[@chazington1073]

@@theoriginalalex you keep it up too bro, your stuff looks promising

[@fallbees2488]

your content is really fun! i wanted to say how much i appreciate you putting all the music you use in the description. not enough people do that.

[@deltaruneexplosiongifreal9093]

underrated!! havent seen good pvz nor pvz2 challenges so this made me like pvz again

[@Loopbacker]

This channel is one I’m going to stick around with for a while. (As Winter Melons biggest fan I hope he performs well in the later worlds.)

[@conorclark1483]

Such an interesting concept! I’ll definitely be watching the entire series, and for that you have earned a sub! Also it just shows how much they did to make the game better than the original.

[@theoriginalalex]

both have their pros and cons, but they’re both replayable!

[@luigino2366]

Wow, you're so underrated. You are actually really good. If you get famous. I'm an OG.

[@generalcorndog2481]

I’d go in depth about how I enjoy and will enjoy watching your videos but instead just keep up the good work I’ll be awaiting part two!

[@theoriginalalex]

appreciate that a lot :)

[@Coaltheore]

i didnt know of this channel until yesterday, But this is amazing! It has a nice welcoming vibe to it. I cant wait for the next part!

[@antoniovalenzuela647]

Dude you video making is stellar, your channel is gonna blow up in no time!

[@ChipS33]

i hope you climb the charts, these videos are awesome

[@theoriginalalex]

dudeee i’ve never heard that expression before, thank you!!

[@austinl7120]

There’s a Rent a Plant button above the Let’s Rock button. Clicking on it gives you the option to watch an ad to get one of three random plants which you don’t have yet for that one level. Restarting the level brings up new plants. After beating the level you can purchase 10 seed packets with coins and 10 seed packets with gems. You can also get adventure plants you don’t have yet with seed packets. Therefore, you could abuse this to unlock plants early. Also happy 2k sub :)

[@Itchy_brain_shorts]

I haven't played pvz 2 and 1 for probably 1 year, and now I'm gonna start playing pvz 1 again thanks to this video

[@_.thealtbutton._3483]

Instant sub, The editing the animation and everything looks and sounds so good

[@timothytzovolos153]

7:08 I thought that I would simply watch this one video and never look into your channel again, but you mentioned battle cats. Respect

[@theoriginalalex]

tough, but i respect the honesty LMAO

[@JasonswosYT]

BRO LOOKS LIKE A MII CHARACTER XD (Joke comment but look down for more info) Tbh though you did a really good job on the video, and I plan to see the next 1 when it comes out, also Ik how hard it can be to place your Character in the right place a 2nd time, happens alot

[@FrozenLeafArts]

I like this challenge idea.And nice editing.Extremely underrated

[@ismingo4264]

If you keep up This type of content i Can gurantee that ill stay around Its really refreshing just watching a chill pvz vid with a good idea behind it

[@LiterallyAlive]

1.1 million views are completely deserved, listen, since you play on your phone, what editing program do you use?

[@theoriginalalex]

i use InShot! also if you want to learn more stuff about my behind the scenes process, you should check out my recent Q&A video :)

[@Meme0Lord0Jeff]

this is a great series so far, can't wait too see how this goes!

[@oddishthoughts]

This is a great video, well done with it! Subscribed & excited for the other parts

[@Toaster0ven34]

This video was amazing! Great Job!

[@spearmint_563]

please continue this soon, im invested in this now

[@404-usernotfound6]

this was a really good video I really enjoyed it an found it well paced and interesting to watch, keep up the great content!

[@princembat]

as someone whos ride or die pvz1 and not too big on the other games, i really love this! plus i never got too far when playing pvz2 anyway, so its fun to see someone get farther than i did with the plants ive known and loved for so long :]

[@inonshapira8282]

So you know the battle cats? Well you’re now my favourite KZbinr congratulations

[@thatonebread3585]

Aye dude I loved the vid! Especially your style of commentary! Instant sub from me!

[@theoriginalalex]

thank you so much :)

[@Vekkizunt]

"thank you for 300 subscribers" well that aged quick, now you have 3,000 lol, probs cuz of the amazing content, Keep it up!

[@pachotcarnaval2664]

This is a realy good vid and it will be interesting later on since there are only 8 other Pvz 1 plants to get (counting lily pad and tangle kelp)

[@kirbninja]

Very cool idea, also great video!

[@Nickk7878-v8t]

20:51 Yeah, ground plants don't stop some zombies such as the bull rider when he's charging or the explorer zombie. But it's weird how zombies eat the potato mine still even though it's on the ground.

[@ThunderlightDominatesGames]

Wow, this is a great channel. You’re editing is great too, I wish you luck on growing your channel!

[@pvzdabest5911]

I always thought about this idea, glad somebody finally made it bc I’m lazy lmao

[@otterpxpalt5591]

can't wait for part 2, this looks great so far

[@killeroid356]

an interesting take on a pvz2 challenge, im excited for part 2!

[@Detour-_-]

19:11 Winter melon’s price is the same as the first game since in PvZ1 You needed to place a melon pult which cost 300 sun then place a winter melon on top which cost 200 sun.

[@autismandgaming4532]

Heads up: twin sunflower & winter melon are gonna be essential to the run

[@NightShadowBladeCKX]

Dang its been so long since i have seen/heard of about pvz 2 and this video is recommended to me. Dang brings back childhood memories man! Great video idea

[@PizzaTimeFanatic]

This was a really feel good video and I look forward to the next one.

[@kittywar123]

The way you use the semantics to make the video more interesting instead of "oh well technically I'm still winning the challenge" is great

[@samborton6613]

You've got something good going on here. Keep up the good work! Congrats on 1k subs

[@treeman7687]

You are the most underrated youtuber in the world you are so funny and creative you have earned a sub man❤

[@rainbowcoil3721]

This dude is actually so underrated, The content is good, Editing is nice, And the commentating is enjoyable.

[@mentally_neglectful]

You're so underrated, this is such high quality content for a small channel.

[@remcon559]

Usually when I watch these sort of videos from smaller creators I don't know, I am always able to watch part 2 because the videos are usually a little older. So that's why it's so frustrating that this video is only days old and I have to wait for part 2 haha. Well, I guess I'll have to subscribe to not miss it...

[@sophisticatedfurret5239]

Great vid. makes a great change from reading text with no commentary.

[@baldifan75]

This video was awfully convenient! The other day I was trying to look for a video like this lol

[@icebreaker150]

Nice job I think I'm go to stay here for awhile and keep up the great work

[@MikhailAurellio]

That's dope & Interesting, glad to see another PvZ 2 challenge videos...

[@Wooloo_831]

Amazing video definitely subbing, hope to see that next part

[@ItsMeHyper230]

*Nice Brother! Will Be Waiting For Part 2*

[@ironprince72]

this was incredibly entertaining, im excited for part 2

[@j.corbygaming]

Your edits are very good! Keep it up!

[@cormacmccarthy1889]

"Yeah this level sucks ass" Why does this part make me laugh so much

[@rodofdiscordthatyouwillnev4810]

2:09 the most relatable PvZ 2 youtuber

[@ismingo4264]

This vid is actually pretty High quality Im excited to see the next parts

[@thekietnguyen2673]

Now this is high quality content

[@WhyheIIothere]

Great video it just got reccommended to me half an hour ago, will watch part 2 now

[@Whatismusic123]

12:41 that's so smart for what I thought was one of the hardest levels in the game.

[@swat7542]

commentary was nice and the video was well edited, I really enjoyed it

[@PBJellyBoi]

This is now my favorite PvZ2 challenge because this guy just redeemed my boy Cabbage-pult

[@sonarbu4805]

ur one of the best pvz youtubers currently, keep it up brother

[@NickoPlayz2018]

21:06, haven't played PvZ 2 in a while but I see they kinda fixed the camera for ultra widescreen phones, in older versions, the camera was still centered even on said wider screens on most newer phones, thanks to that, you can see more on the right during gameplay and you'll see zombies pop out from thin air when a wave starts to spawn zombies. Looks like they tried to fix it by panning the camera more to the left, and since they didn't bother to change the camera's behavior (like making the camera scroll less on wider phones), during the seed selection screen, the zombies would get cut off on the right.

[@ismingo4264]

This vid is really great and Im looking forward to seeing the next one

[@bomza76]

16:21 if i recall correctly, if zomboss dashes into a plant using its plant food he’ll be stunned

[@Icie145]

10:29 "Victory potato- WHAT THE FU-" cool video tho :3

[@fanster2763]

Now this, is good quality PVZ2 content! 👌

[@theoriginalalex]

glad you liked it!!

[@fanster2763]

@@theoriginalalex Please make more! It's hard to find good PVZ2 challenges nowadays. Keep up the great work! 😊

[@theoriginalalex]

@@fanster2763 of course, i’ll keep at it!

[@mochalatte8362]

I love the fact that PVZ 2 is slowly creeping to my recommendations, it's like a nostalgia punch to the face 😌✨ (Also CROB Poppin' 4 U music let's goooo 😆🍪🎤)