Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Complete Edition
- January 14, 2021
- ENGINE SOFTWARE
Great movie-tie-in game that has awesome references to both the movie and comic series. Grinding will be required if you don't want to get your butt kicked!
Get on Xbox Games Store"Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Complete Edition" is a fighting game where you can play as characters from the comic book series and movie. The game features good music and allows you to level up, unlock abilities and items, and team up with friends to defeat enemies and bosses. The Complete Edition includes the original game and two DLC packs.
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- Nostalgic and charming visuals that capture the essence of the original comic and movie.
- Fun and satisfying beat-em-up gameplay, especially enjoyable in multiplayer mode.
- Fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially for single-player experiences.
- Some technical issues, including glitches and hit detection problems.
- Grinding for upgrades and items can feel tedious and detracts from the gameplay.
- music20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, particularly the upbeat chiptune soundtrack by Anamanaguchi, which enhances the overall experience and complements the retro-inspired visuals. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often describing it as "fantastic" and "stellar," contributing significantly to the game's charm and replayability. However, some mention minor issues with audio mixing that can affect the clarity of sound effects against the music.
“Very fitting upbeat chiptune soundtrack from rock band Anamanaguchi.”
“Anamanaguchi's stellar soundtrack.”
“It's gorgeous visuals and amazing soundtrack complement its surprising depth in combat perfectly.”
“Audio mixing is slightly off, muddying and muffling sound effects against the chiptune soundtrack.”
“No new music from Anamanaguchi.”
“Both an incredibly faithful take on the Scott Pilgrim story, as well as a frustratingly inconsistent beat-em-up that is elevated by the art style and soundtrack.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and nostalgic pixel art style, which effectively complements the retro audio and overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the energetic 2D presentation and faithful adaptation of the source material, noting that the visuals enhance the addictive beat 'em up mechanics and multiplayer features. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a catchy chiptune soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding core gameplay elements.
“A timeless pixel art style that is both vibrant and varied, fast-paced combat that rewards you with every goon defeated, fun multiplayer offerings and replay value with different fighters.”
“It’s gorgeous visuals and amazing soundtrack complement its surprising depth in combat perfectly.”
“Great graphics that stay true to the comic's style, amazing chiptune soundtrack, improved multiplayer functionality.”
“Both an incredibly faithful take on the Scott Pilgrim story, as well as a frustratingly inconsistent beat-em-up that is elevated by the art style and soundtrack.”
“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.”
“Retro-inspired visuals that stay true to their source material.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fun and satisfying brawler mechanics, enhanced by a vibrant 2D art style and an energetic chiptune soundtrack. While multiplayer experiences are praised for their cooperative elements, some players find single-player modes frustrating and mechanics occasionally repetitive. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of its genre, offering enjoyable combat and a nostalgic presentation, despite some minor drawbacks.
“Fun, satisfying brawler gameplay that plays well with a group.”
“Addictive beat 'em up gameplay with solid responsive controls.”
“Bombastic presentation and crunchy combat gameplay make this one enjoyable from start to finish.”
“Single-player can be frustrating and dull at times, with progression speedbumps and poorly explained game mechanics.”
“Mechanics can become repetitive, and extra modes have limited appeal, with no new music from Anamanaguchi.”
“Audio mixing is slightly off, muddying and muffling sound effects against the chiptune soundtrack. Ubisoft Connect is required for online play, and there is no new content for fans waiting a decade for the return of this iconic beat 'em up.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it is necessary to avoid overwhelming difficulty spikes. The lack of imaginative structure and extra modes further contributes to the grind's negative perception, with many expressing that it detracts from the overall experience.
“Grinding will be required if you don't want to get your butt kicked!”
“Grinding remains frustrating at times; the structure is rather simplistic and lacks imagination.”
“Punishing difficulty in single player mode leads to too much grinding.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is a faithful adaptation of the Scott Pilgrim narrative, enhanced by its impressive art style and soundtrack, but it is criticized for being short and lacking depth. While it includes character-specific endings and replayability through additional modes, some players find the overall storytelling experience to be underwhelming.
“Back to Toronto for one of the best looking and sounding beat 'em ups ever made, captures and adapts the Scott Pilgrim characters and story well, all DLC included – two more characters, extra modes, and online/drop-in play, character-specific endings and level progression means plenty of replayability.”
“Both an incredibly faithful take on the Scott Pilgrim story, as well as a frustratingly inconsistent beat-em-up that is elevated by the art style and soundtrack.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game boasts excellent replayability, enhanced by its vibrant pixel art, engaging fast-paced combat, and diverse multiplayer options. Players can enjoy different fighters, character-specific endings, and additional modes, making each playthrough feel fresh and rewarding. The inclusion of all DLC further enriches the experience, ensuring players have ample reasons to return.
“Good brawling, a colorful world full of referential and original charm, fantastic soundtrack, easy access to online and offline co-op play, and excellent replayability.”
“A timeless pixel art style that is both vibrant and varied, fast-paced combat that rewards you with every goon defeated, fun multiplayer offerings, and replay value with different fighters.”
“Back to Toronto for one of the best looking and sounding beat 'em ups ever made, capturing and adapting the Scott Pilgrim characters and story well. All DLC included – two more characters, extra modes, and online/drop-in play, with character-specific endings and level progression that means plenty of replayability.”
“The game offers a great experience, but once you've completed the main story and explored the available modes, there's little incentive to return for more.”
“While the graphics and sound are impressive, the lack of diverse gameplay options makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
“After finishing the game, I found that the replay value is quite low; the content doesn't change enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from occasional game-breaking glitches and crashes that disrupt gameplay, requiring restarts. Many users feel it is a bare-bones port, lacking stability and polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Occasional game-breaking glitches that force a restart in progress; feels like a fairly bare-bones port of an otherwise great game.”
“Glitches and crashes make the experience frustrating and difficult to enjoy.”
“The additional modes are boring and suffer from stability issues.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the performance is highlighted by its technical proficiency and engaging showmanship, despite a straightforward setlist.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned the mechanics, making every action feel responsive and satisfying.”
“The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy stunning graphics without sacrificing performance.”
Critic Reviews
Double nostalgia
“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.”
60%Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition review
After many long years absent from being in any purchaseable form, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game has returned. Is this movie tie-in beat'em-up good enough to hold up after a decade?
80%Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition Switch Review
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition stays true to the movie and comic book themes, and provides an adequate experience for those who love Scott Pilgrim. However, those who were expecting a story-rich experience need to look elsewhere. The retro audio and graphics perfectly fit the game's style, but that alone was not enough to save a game that failed on the core essentials of a beat 'em up.
50%
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