In the era of digital-only releases, game de-listing can cause a once-popular game to never see the light of day again. We've seen it happen numerous times when a license expires, in the case of Konami's controversial taking down of PT, the temporary removal and relisting of Alan Wake, and perhaps the most renown of all delistings, Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: The Game. Released in 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 through their online storefronts, the Scott Pilgrim video game was received decently by critics and fans, and was remembered mostly for its soundtrack, composed by chiptune artist Anamanaguchi. However, the game surged in popularity in 2014, when Ubisoft removed it from sale, and it quickly became an often-used reason behind ensuring games had physical releases for the sake of preservation.

Ever since the delisting, Scott Pilgrim series creator Brian Lee O'Malley has been attempting to bring the game back, to no avail. Over the years, O'Malley has claimed that he's taken steps to reach out to the publisher behind the game, Ubisoft, to relist it, or even bring it to new platforms. Even the Scott Pilgrim film's director, Edgar Wright, said that they were "working on the video game situation", to which O'Malley responded, lamenting that Ubisoft had never even gotten back to his multiple inquiries about the rights to the game.

Following the aforementioned Tweet, O'Malley suddenly stated that after years, Ubisoft has gotten around to responding to him, meaning we may finally see the re-release of the game sometime within our lifetimes. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, though this is a significant step forward in attempting to see a classic game be available for the public once more.

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[StrayGuitarist]

Y'know, as someone who owns this game on PS3, and as someone who's favorite film OF ALL TIME is Scott Pilgrim VS The World, even getting into the graphic novels after watching it..

The game's not that great. It's okay, but there's a lot of unfair bullshit that drags the experience down. Particularly the film studio level. That's total garbage. But if it does get a re-release, for the sake of supporting good decisions in today's market, I'd love to pick it up for Switch...

 

[OverWriterpr]

I would love to see this game either on the Switch or PC!!!

 

[UltraSUPRA]

Re-release? How bout a sequel?

We'd need another six books for that.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

We'd need another six books for that.

Why? I seen plenty of games with original stories in games based of licensed content. Doesn't have to be adaptation of a book.

 

[jesterscourt]

This being released on Switch physically would be a day one purchase for me. Pretty sure I had digital copies on both PS3 and Xbox360.

 

[Nostalgia]

rumors are heating up now

 

[mightymuffy]

Y'know, as someone who owns this game on PS3, and as someone who's favorite film OF ALL TIME is Scott Pilgrim VS The World, even getting into the graphic novels after watching it..

The game's not that great. It's okay, but there's a lot of unfair bullshit that drags the experience down. Particularly the film studio level. That's total garbage. But if it does get a re-release, for the sake of supporting good decisions in today's market, I'd love to pick it up for Switch...

I've got it on both PS3 (acquired) and 360 - you've got the worse version! Plays and sounds better on 360, PS3 game feels a bit unfinished ...but the film studio level is still a pita on 360 I'll admit.
Great game in my opinion! Probably my fave beat em up (I suspect the retro vibe counts a lot towards this), so it's good to hear about this news. Would indeed be fabulous if the Switch got a port too!

 

[StrayGuitarist]

I've got it on both PS3 (acquired) and 360 - you've got the worse version! Plays and sounds better on 360, PS3 game feels a bit unfinished ...but the film studio level is still a pita on 360 I'll admit.
Great game in my opinion! Probably my fave beat em up (I suspect the retro vibe counts a lot towards this), so it's good to hear about this news. Would indeed be fabulous if the Switch got a port too!

Huh. I always preferred the Xbox 360 to the PS3, but the latter was the easier console to mod, so I ended up getting it on there. But yeah, the game does feel a little thin and unfinished, in my opinion.. I never did play the 360 version, but if I get a chance..

 

[Yokimari]

Very yes! Still have this game on my PS3, but I would love to see it get a re-release on Switch.

 

[osaka35]

was never a fan of the books or movie. Just didn't resonate with me for some reason. But I always did like this style game on the nes where there loads of them, so it'd be nice to have a chance to try it out.

 

[xdarkmario]

ooh man i enjoyed this back on the 360, this brings me back

 

[PROTOBOY]

For those who really likes this game just like me, you can buy a very similar game, made by Indie Developers.

The game is called Fight'N Rage and it is available for all platforms .





I think this game is most accurate to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, as probably got inspired by it.

 

[osaka35]

I think this game is most accurate to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, as probably got inspired by it.

This was quite the common genre in the nes/snes era, so their inspiration may come from further back but it does look like a fun game. You've played it? does it feel fair?

 

[PROTOBOY]

This was quite the common genre in the nes/snes era, so their inspiration may come from further back but it does look like a fun game. You've played it? does it feel fair?

Yeah probably, seems like the modern version of Double Dragon games and other brawler but now with these mechanics the game feels better than before, cause runs so smooth..

I bought on steam and I will buy on Xbox One, just waiting to go on sale cause right know it is o full price 19 bucks. Is not expensive thought, is really worth getting on full price. but I am just the guy who only buy games on sale so I can pay a reduced price .


The soundtrack and sounds effects are great, you can select the difficult of the game and is fair difficult on normal, game looks very easy but is not, which males great for coop gameplay. I would say it is the average difficult of those beat'n up games genre.

I was playing a lot when I had my gaming PC last year, but since I gave my PC to my sister as I got an Xbox One X I no longer play my steam games.

I honestly can't wait to grab this game on the Xbox, just waiting to go on sale XD.

 

[BORTZ]

Time will tell us if Ubisoft likes money or not.

 

[FAST6191]

Time will tell us if Ubisoft likes money or not.

If they did they would port it to their Watch Assassin's Cry engine, have us climb towers to unlock the map, exist among the people, some of which are hostile, and occasionally engage in set piece music battles.