One of last summer's most pleasant surprises was the announcement of a new Scott Pilgrim beat 'em up from Tribute Games. Well, time marches on, and Scott Pilgrim EX is soon to launch on consoles and PC. Ahead of that impending launch, players can try the Steam demo (with local co-op) right now... This very minute. Get to it, folks!
The demo begins with Scott and his band, the Sex Bob-Ombs, practicing in the frosty city of Toronto. Hey, I've been there! Anyway, the jam session is interrupted by the arrival of Metal Scott, an evil robot version of Scott Pilgrim. The bad 'bot kidnaps Scott's friends and escapes through a rift. Our hero must give chase and rescue the band!
Two things stand out about the demo: stylish graphics that perfectly capture the look of the Scott Pilgrim comics, and fluid combat. An optional tutorial delivered by Virtual Wallace will teach players most of the game's arsenal of moves. On top of regular and strong attacks, Scott and his co-op partners can grapple foes, wield weapons, and perform flashy super moves. The original Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game wasn't hard to play, but the new game adds some depth that should make for a more enjoyable experience.
Character variety should be a strong point as well. Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Lucas Lee, and Roxy Richter are all playable in the demo, and the full game will feature a roster of seven cool characters. The soundtrack once again comes from Anamanaguchi, a popular chiptunes band.
Like the first game, Scott Pilgrim EX will support 4-player local and online co-op. Even more excitingly, it will feature cross-play!
Scott Pilgrim EX is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam on Tuesday, March 3. Grab the demo on Steam ASAP and get ready for a thrilling throwdown!