Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Meristation
    70
    A classic beat'em up, with good multiplayer and better artistic work. It has no online, nor is it varied, but with company it's fun.
  2. Level7.nu
    70
    A must buy if you like beat'em ups and have some friends to call over. Might even be worth your money playing it solo if you're into the genre, pixel graphics and Scott Pilgrim.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Super-nostalgic retro "kick'em up" serves more as a reminder what games once were than anything else. Modern gamer will be soon get bored by waves of generic opponents, probably. [Issue#196]
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  5. Gamekult
    70
    Just like Streets of Rage or Mutation Nation, this game is a simple and primitive 2D beat 'em all that manages to speak to nostalgic gamers with its pixilated graphics and great MIDI soundtrack... A very good recipe.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    70
    Our biggest gripe is it's just too cheap and mean, leaving you very alone and swamped in single player against the hordes of enemies and overpowered bosses. Foes come thick and fast and players who charge at the edge of the screen whilst it's scrolling will get a sudden foot to the face for their eagerness [Oct 2010 p.76]
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  7. Eurogamer
    70
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is pretty much the perfect Scott Pilgrim game, hitting all the notes that fans of the series and its worldview could want. But for those who couldn't tell an Envy Adams from a Julie Powers (pity them), it's little more than a cute parody game, meticulously detailed, but outdated by design.
  8. Game Revolution
    67
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game makes for one of the better movie-based games out there. It carries its homage to old beat 'em up games a little too far, forgoing online play and a consistent checkpoint system, especially for a game that's not meant to be played by yourself.
  9. XGN
    65
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is fun to play but only for a little while. The monotonous gameplay, simple graphics and bad music will make sure that you get bored very fast.
  10. Gameplanet
    65
    Retro fans will feel acknowledged and loved but everyone else may miss the hype.
  11. GameSpot
    65
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a fun throwback to a simpler era, but visibility issues and a lack of online co-op get in the way of your enjoyment.
  12. Metro GameCentral
    60
    A magnificent tribute to retro graphics and music, but the game underneath remains a hollow tie-in.
  13. GamerNode
    60
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a great homage to beat-em-ups of old that plays well, but is hurt by a few technical issues and gameplay missteps. No online co-op can also sour the experience.
  14. Edge Magazine
    60
    A detailed and intelligent fraud: a slice of cool, corporate entertainment for an audience that probably sees no contradiction within that notion. [Oct 2010, p.98]
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  15. Extreme Gamer
    60
    There's a fairly good game here that's just marred by a terrible co-op system.
  16. Gameblog.fr
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  17. Gaming Age
    58
    This game is tough. Maybe I just suck at it but it seems unreasonably hard for what I expected to be a fun brawler. Then again, at least it didn't turn into licensed shovelware.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Best PS3 Game of 2010
38
#38 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
87
#87 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 137
  3. Negative: 10 out of 137
  1. id36651
    Aug 21, 2010
    10
    i dont know what to say about this game other than I signed up just to review it. I grew up on these games but it isnt so must of a nostalgiai dont know what to say about this game other than I signed up just to review it. I grew up on these games but it isnt so must of a nostalgia pull but rather just a simple and perfectly made GAME. And boy is it fun. At ten bucks, its a steal. I really just want everyone to know how great it is. get the demo and youll see!… Full Review »
  2. milazar90
    Sep 9, 2010
    8
    It's an awesome game to play for those who crave nostalgia and every aspect of it. The 8 bit music, visuals, sounds, and simple controls. IIt's an awesome game to play for those who crave nostalgia and every aspect of it. The 8 bit music, visuals, sounds, and simple controls. I think the only way to really enjoy it is to play multiplayer with a close friend or relative much like you would with Streets of Rage or Final Fight, this game is very similar. Even better is to watch the movie in the same day. PS3 side scrollers are gradually becoming a big favourite of mine and are awesome developments that make me enjoy the vintage style of games that I feel are neglected nowadays. This is one that deserves a lot of credit and was certainly worth the time and little bit of money.… Full Review »
  3. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    It's obvious that Scott Pilgrim is the game that the developers intended to create. The love for the source material shows. My only complaintIt's obvious that Scott Pilgrim is the game that the developers intended to create. The love for the source material shows. My only complaint about the game is that there is no online co-op, which is very unfortunate.… Full Review »
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