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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Nintendo Switch • 2023

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Quick resume

Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Faithful to scott pilgrim source material
    • Fun and challenging beat 'em up gameplay
    • Great pixel art and soundtrack
    • Local and online co-op multiplayer
    • Strong nostalgia and community appeal

    Cons

    • Requires ubisoft connect launcher
    • No steam achievements or cloud saves
    • Controller support issues for some
    • Online multiplayer lag and bugs
    • Some difficulty spikes and grinding

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Expression, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose characters, level up, buy items, and select moves, allowing personal control over gameplay decisions."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers skill-based beat 'em up combat with combos, boss fights, and progression requiring player mastery."

    • Competition
      -2

      "Focus is mainly on cooperative and solo play with no strong emphasis on ranked or competitive modes."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long playtimes, grinding for upgrades, and habitual play, indicating strong desire to continue playing."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Supports local and online co-op for up to 4 players, encouraging teamwork and shared goals."

    • Creativity
      -3

      "Gameplay follows established beat 'em up structures with limited player-driven creation or customization."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and stress relief, immersing in a fictional world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with character moves and item builds, but largely follows known beat 'em up patterns."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Includes hidden shops and secret areas encouraging some discovery beyond linear levels."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization; players mainly select from predefined characters and outfits."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Based on a fictional comic universe with imaginative characters and scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and social play aspects via co-op and shared fandom of Scott Pilgrim."

    • Growth
      4

      "Leveling system and stat upgrades provide learning and personal development opportunities."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during combat and progression."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and shared experiences, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Gameplay emphasizes cooperative participation without clear leadership or authoritative roles."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrades, and leveling characters."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Players find enjoyment and flow, though some difficulty spikes create tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art, animations, and chiptune soundtrack provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "No strong social recognition or leaderboard status; focus is on personal and cooperative play."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative loosely follows Scott Pilgrim comics with character references and thematic elements."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning character upgrades, move usage, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and challenge, though some find difficulty frustrating."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale, though some criticize DRM and launcher requirements."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay involves combat, fighting enemies, and boss battles."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid defeat and manage health through combat and upgrades."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026