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Review: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The WorldReview: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

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What happens when I miss a deadline for the print version of The Merc, yet have to do something to avoid my text becoming antiquated? It appears on Blogtown, where the pretension is 20 percent less likely to give you a paper cut!

This latest bit of gaming criticism covers Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, the (momentarily) PlayStation 3 exclusive, 2D beat 'em up downloadable title that is equal parts retro gaming nostalgia festival and promotional tie in for the upcoming Scott Pilgrim film (starring Michael Cera as A Terrible Casting Decision).

The twist? You'd think that, what with my being a mid-20s gaming journalist with a known hard-on for the work of Paul Robertson, this game would have me rolling on the floor, hugging kittens and squealing, and yet ... not so much.

Hit the jump for a 330 word explanation.

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