I'm a bit of a latecomer to the Plants Vs Zombies phenomenon, apparently its been one of the most successful and most popular iPhone games ever but I only discovered it after a recommendation a few weeks ago. Since that recommendation I'm afraid I've become well and truly addicted.

PVZ is a game by PopCap, the people responsible for several facebook crazes including bejewelled blitz. They seem to work on the premise that simple, fun, accessible games will be enjoyed by more people than complex strategic ones requiring a high level of skill.

The basic premise of the game is that your house is being attacked by a hoard of slow moving zombies, as they approach via your garden, pond or roof your only weapons are an array of genetically modified plants, each with a superpower perfectly suited to fending off zombies. From pea shooters to corn cob catapults to potato mines, you can plant them strategically in your garden.

As you progress through the levels the zombies get more advanced and more creative so you'll need to keep upping your game. Luckily your 'eccentric' neighbour will occasionally provide new plants to add to your arsenal. The situations will also get harder, adding fog, water and darkness to the mix. To complete the 'adventure' mode of the game you will have to progress through all the levels and then face the big bad super zombie! After you've finished this, you can go back into all the levels to complete the special 'achievements'.

As this version of the game is an iPhone app (also available on iPod touch and iPad) the controls are all via te touch screen. Its really clear and intuitive and as long as your nails aren't too long its very easy to play and not at all fiddly. The only thing to watch out for might be repetitive strain injury if you get too addicted! The graphics are clear and bold, nice bright colours and attractive design without being too busy or too overdone.

PVZ comes highly recommended from me, its a great way to pass some time waiting for a train or on the bus, just be careful you know where your charger is as this does seem to drain my iPod battery pretty quickly.

The game is available from the app store for a bargain price of £1.79 and is currently at number 42 in the App chart. Happy zombie fighting!