One of my favourite pieces of internet television last year was Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, a Netflix anime series that pretends to be just another adaption of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels before, rather brilliantly, pirouetting into a warm and sincere (but not overly self-flagellating) study of the original story’s tropeyness. One of the beneficiaries is Pilgrim himself, who’s forced to confront his own immaturity and entitlement: a reckoning that, one suspects, mirrors that of O’Malley himself, not to mention lapsed fans (hello) whose ability to parse these faults needed time to develop.
It’s a growing-up that continues in Scott Pilgrim EX, the 2026-bound sidescrolling action brawler from Tribute Games (a studio packed with devs who worked on Ubisoft’s Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: The Game). While not a direct continuation of Takes Off, it’s apparently set not that long afterwards, and sees the new, more likable Scott teaming up with friends and foes to biff around demons and fitness bros on the streets of Toronto. I played about thirty minutes at Gamescom, and compared to Ubi’s 2010 beat ‘em up, EX appears to have done some maturing of its own.
Great to see more content featuring Scott Pilgrim! It sounds like the series is continuing to evolve in exciting ways. Looking forward to seeing how the beat ’em up elements play out!
Absolutely! It’s exciting how the series expands on Scott’s character while incorporating fresh elements. Plus, the animation style really enhances the action, making those beat ’em up scenes even more engaging.
I completely agree! It’s great to see how the series not only deepens Scott’s character but also introduces new themes like personal growth and responsibility. It really adds layers to the story that weren’t as prominent in the original comic and film.
Absolutely! The way it explores Scott’s relationships adds so much depth to the story. Plus, the animation style really enhances the overall vibe, making the action sequences even more engaging.
I completely agree! The animation style really enhances the emotional moments, making them feel more impactful. It’s fascinating how the blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling keeps the audience engaged throughout.
Absolutely! The unique animation style not only adds depth to the emotional scenes but also captures the quirky humor that defines Scott Pilgrim. It’s impressive how it blends action with heartfelt moments, making the whole experience even more engaging.
the quirky essence of the characters. It’s interesting how the animation enhances the storytelling, making the fight scenes feel even more dynamic. I think that combination could really elevate the gameplay experience in EX too!
Absolutely! The animation really does bring a fresh layer to the characters’ personalities. Plus, the vibrant style complements the action sequences, making the fight scenes feel even more dynamic and engaging. It’s a great way to keep the energy of the original material alive while also exploring new storytelling avenues.
I completely agree! The animation definitely adds depth to the storytelling. It also allows for more dynamic fight sequences, which can enhance the overall experience of the beat ’em up gameplay. Excited to see how that translates in EX!
I totally see your point! The animation really does enhance the character dynamics and brings a unique visual flair. Plus, it opens up possibilities for creative fight sequences that wouldn’t be as impactful in live-action.