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

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GameMAG
    Jan 31, 2021
    70
    Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game was and remains a commendable but short beat 'em up. All fans of the genre should definitely take a closer look at the game.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Jan 24, 2021
    70
    Charm is perhaps the biggest thing Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: The Game - Complete Edition on Xbox has going for it. Unfortunately, the fighting isn’t quite as tight as it could be and occasionally lets down the wonderful music and great visuals.
  3. GameSpew
    Jan 15, 2021
    70
    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.
  5. GameOver.gr
    Jan 23, 2021
    60
    The return of the old-school, 2D side-scrolling beat-em up with the fun twists, that sadly fails to step up and be something more.
  6. GamesRadar+
    Jan 13, 2021
    60
    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.

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#17 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
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#21 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. elchicogamer16
    Jan 21, 2021
    9
    This Version is not so Good but its very Funny I Like It,is not like the version of Nintendo Switch but its very Funny and Good
  2. pmasterfunk
    Nov 7, 2022
    5
    I like Scott Pilgrim. I own the books. I have seen the movie. Although I never identified with Scott as an individual, the story and themesI like Scott Pilgrim. I own the books. I have seen the movie. Although I never identified with Scott as an individual, the story and themes hit pretty close to home in the mid 2000s when I first read the books. It felt very relevant to me at that time, in the same way Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared did. It has a special place in my heart.

    But this game is kind of a bust.

    I remember playing the demo, presumably in 2010, and wanting to like it but being kinda bored with it. Well, 12 years later, I bought it, and it's still a bit boring. It's not an inherently broken or poorly made game, I just don't think it's a good brawler.

    For us oldies, it's a very obvious modernisation of River City Ransom (Street Gangs for you PAL people, or Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari for Japan). I really liked RCR, in fact I still own the cartridge (quick flex here). I spent many, many hours playing through it and boosting my stats by eating croissants and going to the sauna. It was fun, the soundtrack absolutely slapped (it still slaps, really), and coop was a blast. A pair of bosses were called Benny and Clyde, I mean, come on, that's awesome. Scott Pilgrim vs The World is very much a "spiritual successor", and is ultimately but a minor mechanical upgrade. You go around beating up punks, getting cash, eating food and reading books to improve stats, and that's about it.

    But I think it's just a bit too old-school in its mechanics and stats. Sure, there's more variety than in RCR, but it feels slow and unexciting compared to more modern beat'em ups, like Streets of Rage or the new TMNT game. The walk speed is incredibly slow, and yeah, sure, you can increase your base speed by eating food, even at max speed stat it's not that fast. Attacks feel good when they hit, but defending doesn't work for me. A lot of times I'd expect an attack, block, but then the enemy would just stand there until I stopped blocking, and hit me the instant I let go of the block button. This encourages turtling, slows down the already sluggish pace, and just isn't particularly fun. Wanna get through a level without getting hit? Block all day, baby, just know it's going to be a long day.

    Also early on, it feels like enemies have a looooot of HP. The game just moves very slowly, and one strategy I found online is to grind using a money cheat code in the first level and stat boost - which does make the game move more swiftly (I've done it). Thing is, once stats have been boosted, the game gets snappier and ultimately more fun. That seems a bit telling about the stat progression, but that's just like, my opinion, man. Honestly, the game is pretty difficult even on the easiest mode, so I don't know why base stats are so anemic, yet so easily boosted. Again, poor progression.

    Ultimately, I just don't find it very fun. It's not without merit, though. The pixel art is very good, and the music is good. I like the general concept, but I wish it were built a bit better and it moved a bit faster. I would only recommend the game to hardcore Scott Pilgrim fans, or hardcore beat'em up fans, or some combination thereof. Everybody else should probably abstain.    … Full Review »
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 28, 2022
    8
    This re-release is a remaster with all the DLC included. The game is a fun beat 'em up, especially with three other players. Fans of retroThis re-release is a remaster with all the DLC included. The game is a fun beat 'em up, especially with three other players. Fans of retro video games will love the homages. And the graphic novel art is perfectly emulated. If you liked River City Ransom or The Simpsons arcade game, than you'll have a good time. The only complaint I have is that it's a bit too tough when playing solo. Even on the easiest difficulty. Overall though, Scott Pilgrim is a delight. I would rate this with an 8 out of 10.… Full Review »
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