Briefly mentioned it in the Official movie thread (btw someone should really update that with the new theatrical trailer) but now we have gameplay vids and new screens to drool over.
Official E3 Trailer (HD version here)
Scott Pilgrim is an awesome comic series soaked heavily in retro video game culture and indie rock ‘n roll in which the main character must defeat his new girlfriend’s seven evil exes. The upcoming movie adaptation starring Michael Cera, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, looks amazing. After playing the tie-in video game we’re extremely hopeful that the trifecta of greatness will be complete. We’ve played the download-only PlayStation Network game from Ubisoft and came away very excited.
Before Xbox 360 owners freak out too much, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is only a timed exclusive on PlayStation 3. How long 360 fans must wait after the August PSN release is still frustratingly unclear, but hopefully Ubisoft will let us know soon if we’re talking weeks, months, or even the dreaded year.
The game is a four-player brawler featuring Sex Bob-omb bass player Scott Pilgrim, love interest Ramona Flowers, and Scott’s bandmates Kim Pine and Stephen Stills as playable characters. Ubisoft teased other unlockable characters, modes, and levels, so don’t give up hope on playing as Knives Chau or Young Neil just yet. Unfortunately, there is no online play.
In an early build we played, the game was capped at two players: Scott and Kim. The levels follow along with the book volumes, as world three takes place inside the club where our heroes take on rival band The Clash at Demonhead just like in Scott Pilgrim & the Infinite Sadness. It begins outside when an overly stretched limo pulls out and TCaD’s Envy, Todd, and Lynette blow past us amid a flurry of photoflashes. A rush of crazed fans plows over us, during which it’s totally acceptable to punch them right in the head.
Fighting feels tight and the art and animation are slick. With Paul Robertson at the helm of art direction, the impressive pixilated visuals come as no surprise (see: Pirate Baby's Cabana Battle Street Fight 2006). This blends right in to the retro soundtrack courtesy of chiptune band Anamanaguchi.
As Scott Pilgrim fans can already tell, the game is extremely faithful to Bryan Lee O’Malley’s series. While we played a very early build that still needed plenty of polish, the building blocks are there for a game that could not only impress fans with plenty of inside references, but also draw in people who appreciate a good brawler with solid mechanics, slick pixel art, and high replay value.
Game Informer Hand-On Impressions
The game is download-only, coming in August to PSN first as a timed exclusive then to XBL at a TBD date. I've read the first two volumes of the comic series, and the River City Ransom parallels along with this game blow my mind at how perfect it all fits together. RCR was my favorite NES side-scrolling brawler due to the light RPG touches and tongue-in-cheek humor. I'm so downloading this once it hits.
About time probertson got to make a game like the videos he's released (and anyone who hasn't seen Pirate Baby's Cabana Battle Street Fight 2006 or its sequel need to go watch it RIGHT NOW). This game looks as boss as the movie.
This game looks extremely good. I might just have to buy this when it comes out. 
SMB2-esque character select screen.
SMB3-esque overworld map, complete w/ random pipes and hill faces.
HELL. YES.
Game releases tomorrow on PSN. Sample the game's soundtrack here.
WHOA! That looks ridiculous! Ummm...yea SP just took over my life. O_O
Forgot to say, in case anyone was misled by the new thread title: the game comes out today on PSN, but there's an XBL version too. However, it's not due to come out for another three weeks or so, as PSN got a timed exclusive.
Yeah, they still do that.
I was really 
about this game, even with the timed exclusive part... until I re-read that it lacks online co-op =|
That's what happens when you have to rush a game's development in order to match release dates with its tie-in movie.
Downloading the demo as I type. Hearing the game is VERY hard for those solo-ing it until you start buying stat-up items in the shops... and that's just the first stage. Also word is Ubisoft let this game get to release with a crap load of game-freezing bugs and glitches. What a travesty, here's hoping they're already working on a patch.
So in other words, I should be thankful the team has a couple of more weeks to work on the XBLA version? Hopefully they fix some of these problems D:
So in other words, I should be thankful the team has a couple of more weeks to work on the XBLA version? Hopefully they fix some of these problems D:
Doubt it...
(x, y xbox buttons)
Also @ rainbow road
Just played the demo. It was okay, although items could be slightly easier to pick up. With the lack of online co-op, I'll probably wait for the game to go on sale before buying it.
