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==Reception== Prior to release ''Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game'' received nominations for Best Downloadable Game of [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010|E3 2010]] by both [[GameSpot]] and [[GameTrailers]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://e3.gamespot.com/best-of-e3-2010/introduction/index.html |title=GameSpot's Best of E3 2010 |publisher=E3.gamespot.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Posted: Jun 24, 2010 |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/best-downloadable-best-of-e3/701051 |title=Best Of E3 2010 Awards Video Game, Best Downloadable Game | Game Trailers & Videos |publisher=GameTrailers.com |date=2010-06-24 |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref> The game has received positive reviews from critics, with a [[Metacritic]] score of 79% based on reviews from 35 critics.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/critic-reviews |title=Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Critic Reviews for PlayStation 3 at |publisher= [[CBS Interactive]] | work = [[Metacritic]] |date=2010-08-10 |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref> [[IGN]] gave the game an 8.0 score and an Editor's Choice award, praising its style and soundtrack but criticizing its lack of online multiplayer or drop-in play.<ref>{{cite web |author= Hilary Goldstein |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/111/1111280p1.html |title= Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Game Review β PlayStation 3 Review at IGN |publisher= [[News Corporation]] | work = [[IGN]] |date=2010-08-10 |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | date = July 19, 2010 | first1 = Hilary | last1 = Goldstein | first2 = Daemon | last2 = Hatfield | first3 = Greg | last3 = Miller | url = http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/110/1107047p1.html | title = SDCC 10: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - Clash at Demonhead. The world doesn't stand a chance. | work = [[IGN]] | publisher = [[News Corporation]] | accessdate = 2010-08-26 }} {{Rating|8|10}}</ref> Similarly, [[1UP.com]] criticized the game's difficulty and need for [[grinding (video gaming)|grinding]], giving the game a B+ rank.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3180809 |title=Scott Pilgrim Review for PS3 from |publisher=1UP.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref> [[Joystiq]] gave the game 5 stars, saying that "they couldn't recommend it any higher, especially at 10 bucks."<ref>{{cite web|last=Nelson |first=Randy |url= http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/10/review-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game/ |title=Review: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game |publisher=Joystiq |date=2010-08-10 |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref> [[Game Informer]] gave the game a 9.0 score, calling it "the best modern brawler since ''[[Castle Crashers]]''."<ref>{{cite web|last=Vore |first=Bryan |url=http://gameinformer.com/games/scott_pilgrim_vs_the_world/b/ps3/archive/2010/08/12/the-best-modern-brawler-since-castle-crashers.aspx |title=The Best Modern Brawler Since Castle Crashers β Scott Pilgrim vs. The World β PlayStation 3 |publisher=GameInformer.com |date=2010-08-12 |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref> [[GameTrailers]] gave the game a score of 8.3, calling it "an excellent pastiche that will reaffirm your love for classic beat-em-ups."<ref>{{cite web | date = 2010-08-12 | author = Posted: Aug 12, 2010 | url= http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-pod-scott-pilgrim/702813 |title=Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Video Game, Review Pod | Game Trailers & Videos | publisher = GameTrailers.com | accessdate = 2010-08-16 }} </ref> [[GamesRadar]] gave the game 8/10, calling it "a breezy blast from the past."<ref>{{cite web | author = Henry Gilbert | title = Scott Pilgrim vs the World. Worth at least your precious little life. | url = http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/review/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-review/a-201008179311722071/g-20090728171147888012 }} </ref> [[Kotaku]] called it "an entertaining little old-school beat-em up that becomes exponentially more entertaining the more friends you play with."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5611604/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game-review-four+player-fan-service |title=Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game Review: Four-Player Fan Service |publisher=Kotaku.com |date=2010-08-12 |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref> [[GameSpot]] gave the game a score of 6.5, saying the game is a bit too chaotic with four players on screen.<ref>{{cite web|last=Shea |first=Tom Mc |url= http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/action/scottpilgrimvstheworld/review.html |title=Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Review for PlayStation 3 - GameSpot |publisher=Uk.gamespot.com |date=2010-08-11 |accessdate=2010-08-16}}</ref>
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