DLC included
When “Complete Edition” is right there in the title, it makes you ask a simple question. What’s so “complete” about this game?
A big draw for longtime fans of the game is that the new version of this title includes all DLCs, allowing you to play as Wallace Wells and Knives Chau. And you can play this game online right away, no need to download any DLC like with the first version.
It might not seem like a big deal, but I’ve been one of the fans who bought the original game but didn’t catch the DLC. Once removed from the list, I didn’t get to unlock those extra characters. So, if you have the original base game and none of the DLCs, this Complete Edition is your last chance to experience the full title.
Endless Easter eggs
Each player has different tastes. But for me, one of the best things about Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is the seemingly never-ending series of Easter eggs.
Many of these are related to Scott Pilgrim’s comics and films. Look closely in the background and you’ll see small cameos from secondary characters such as Stephen Stills and Young Neil. And you’ll also see exclusive characters from the comics, including Lisa Miller and Scott’s younger brother.
But there are also a lot of Easter Eggs focused on the world of video games. One of the first things you see in the game is a “winners don’t eat meat” message in the same style as the “winners don’t use drugs” message that has appeared in front of many arcade games. But instead of being a message from the FBI, it’s a message from the Vegan Bureau of Investigation, a reference to vegans who have special powers in Scott Pilgrim’s universe.
And when you travel through subspace, you’ll see sections made to look like an 8-bit video game crashing. If your character needs the extra cash in these sections, he can simply attack the Mario-style question blocks scattered around the level.
There are also more points where you have to destroy something while the timer runs. These sections are a deliberate homage to Street Fighter II’s bonus levels that had you smashing things like cars before time runs out.
In short? If you love Scott Pilgrim, video games, or both, there are loads of exciting things to discover.
Get up and grind
It’s easy to assume Scott Pilgrim’s game won’t be very difficult based on its cute aesthetic. But make no mistake: this title retains the difficulty of retro games and not just the graphics.
Even at the lowest difficulty, you will quickly encounter levels and enemies that are too much for your characters. In classic game fashion, your only real option is to grind through the previous levels, unlocking additional stats and skills to help you achieve victory.
A stat boost can be obtained by purchasing consumables in shops of various levels. While this is useful, there is no way around the need to grind until you are strong enough to win.
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