Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game - Complete Edition Reviews

“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a fun trip down memory lane for fans of the original, though its shortcomings stand out over a decade later.”

This shouldn’t deter you from at least giving Scott Pilgrim Complete a look if you’re on the hunt for some more beat ’em up content. If you’re fresh off the likes of Streets of Rage 4 or River City Girls, I feel like this stands next to them pretty handily. Couch multiplayer fans will feel comfortable enough taking in the short runtime, even with a few rough edges. Certain elements here ultimately amount to nitpicks, but the total package still holds up today.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game made good on the promise that movie tie-in games usually failed to keep, and the Complete Edition proves that virtually the entire package is just as enjoyable over a decade later.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is just as fans will remember it and that alone will be worth the price of admission for a lot of people. Experiencing the levels and hearing the music again is a nostalgic experience, in a variety of ways. That being said, the game’s clunky combat has been virtually untouched, which will be a turn-off to gamers looking for a refined beat ‘em up experience. And the crashes were not something one would expect from a port. Still, getting together with friends and bashing baddies on the way to winning Ramona’s heart is a fun distraction for a few hours.

I’m fully confident in saying that the soundtrack to Scott Pilgrim is one of the best in the entire industry. Composed and performed by chiptune band Anamanaguchi, every track is memorable and absolutely bopping. It evokes the nostalgia of a retro soundtrack while taking advantage of modern audio quality to create a soundtrack that you can easily listen to for hours outside of the game.

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Barring its numerous bugs and shoddy netcode, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition captures the spirit of the IP quite well. The leveling system makes the title a bit of a cakewalk, but the presentation makes up for its shortcomings.

Bursting at the seams with charm, Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game makes a welcome return with the Complete Edition, further polishing an already brilliant title and bringing it to a new audience

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a strange case. Although it released to generally positive reviews in 2010, its claim to fame has more to do with its disappearance from storefronts than any award or achievement. Generally believed to be a case of an expired license, it was removed from stores in 2014. Now we’ve finally got it back for Xbox, PS4, PC, and Switch. Worthy of note here is that this is not a remaster nor a remake – this is a rerelease, virtually the same as the origina...

After a six year absence, Scott Pilgrim is once again back for blood. Aside from a few technical issues that will hopefully be ironed out soon, there is no reason to ignore the siren's call for a second time. It's high time to suit up and kick some bass.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a solid enough beat-em-up that was murdered in its prime. With its return in Complete Edition form, it can be experienced once again...but an iconic warning about the perils to preservation has been lost, as has some of its legend

Though it doesn’t iron out some core issues with the original game, there’s still plenty of fun to be had with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: Complete Edition – The Game, especially if you’ve got some friends to join you for the ride

Ultimately, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition requires a bit of legwork to get the best out of it. It’s worth it though, especially when you also take into consideration the game’s wonderful animation and kick-ass soundtrack. The additional characters and modes brought into the fold make it excellent value for money, too. So, whether you’re a devout Scott Pilgrim fan, or seeking out yet another side-scrolling beat ’em up to add to your collection, you’d be wise to give it a go.

While its early difficulty may deter some people, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game's complexity and how it opens up makes for a highly enjoyable experience. It’s felt like an eternity since we’ve seen this title on our Xbox systems, and having a Complete Edition with touched up visuals and all previously released content is an absolute treat. Whether you’re a fan of the series or a newcomer to the genre, there’s something here to enjoy, and it's a reminder of why so many fell in love with the original game all those years ago.

August 13, 2010. My 30th birthday. After attending a midnight showing of Scott Pilgrim vs The World, I was super pumped to play the side scrolling beat ’em up from Ubisoft. And boy did I ever play that game. My Canadian pride and love of the genre meant long nights playing with Scott, Ramona, and the gang with my husband after work. Some nights was grinding for loonies, other nights replaying a boss fight in the hopes of unlocking trophies.

Scott Pilgrim vs The World The Game is back after a six-year absense from Xbox and PlayStation Stores. With Scott Pilgrim vs The World The Game Complete Edition, Ubisoft has bundled the side-scrolling beat ’em up alongside its two pieces of DLC, expanding availability onto Windows PC and Switch as well.

I’ll say it plainly. I love Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game. I loved it 10 years ago and I’ve only come to appreciate it more since. I identify with Stephen Stills as talented, but also very sleepy, so I delight in being able to play as him in a game again. Yet for all of my love, it definitely has a tedious grind that might annoy people that aren’t into River City Ransom-style beat’em-ups. That said, with or without the movie or comics it’s based off of, I’d still consider it one of the best-in-class of side-scrolling co-op brawlers. Good fighting? Check. Catchy soundtrack? Check. Easy to access co-op? Heck yeah. Get together with your friends online or off and play this one over and over again. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game has finally returned. Welcome back, Scott. We’re here to watch you kick Gideon’s teeth in.

I really enjoyed playing Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition. A lot of my excitement for the game came from nostalgia, but playing it ultimately increased the appreciation I had for the original game. With most of the mechanics still the same, it wasn’t too difficult to pick up the game and get used to the controls. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game offers non-stop action with a story that new and old fans will have fun playing.

Ten years ago, Scott Pilgrim Vs the World was still a relatively obscure comic book series from Bryan Lee O'Malley, only really getting widespread recognition when famed director Edgar Wright (of the Shaun of the Dead and other titles in the Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy) helmed a film adaptation of the six graphic novel series into a major motion picture. Launching alongside the film, Ubisoft Montreal released an RPG brawler that turned the cult classic series into one of the most recognizable entries in the genre. Once thought lost to licensing hell and left behind on the PS3/360 generation, Ubisoft has finally re-released Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: The Game in a Complete Edition across all modern platforms.

I had high expectations for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition and, even with my grievances, I can see why it is so beloved all these years later. It imbues the heart and character of the Scott Pilgrim IP with plenty of content for both new and returning players to enjoy. The big difference this time is that Scott Pilgrim is here to stay thanks to the "Power of Love."

Both an incredibly faithful take of the Scott Pilgrim story, as well as a frustratingly inconsistent beat-em-up that is elevated by the art style and soundtrack. While it's great that fans news and old have a chance to rediscover its quirks, it's by no means a forgotten masterpiece.