Get your coins ready! The cult-classic beat-’em-up is finally getting its spiritual successor, and it’s arriving just in time for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch window. Scott Pilgrim EX is officially set to drop on March 3, 2026.
Developed by the pixel-art maestros at Tribute Games (TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge), this isn’t just a remaster—it’s a brand-new brawling adventure featuring an original story by series creator Bryan Lee O’Malley.
What’s New in Scott Pilgrim EX?
A New Dystopian Toronto: Scott’s bandmates have been abducted, and the city is now a battleground for three rival gangs: Vegans, Robots, and Demons.
Expanded Roster: Play as 7 fan-favourite characters. Recent trailers confirmed that Matthew Patel and Robot-01 have joined the lineup!
Open Exploration: Moving away from linear levels, the game features an interconnected map of Toronto with side quests, shops, and hidden secrets.
Modern Combat: Expect a “hectic ballet of fists” with more fluid combos, wacky environmental weapons, and stat-boosting badges to customise your build.
The Dream Team Returns:Anamanaguchi is back with a brand-new hyper-melodic chiptune soundtrack, and pixel artist Paul Robertson is handling the vibrant animations.
Multiplayer Mayhem
The game supports 4-player co-op (both local and online) with easy drop-in/drop-out play. Whether you’re playing on the original Switch or the shiny new Switch 2, the chaotic “Toronto-hopping” action looks better than ever.
Release Date: March 3, 2026
Price: $29/£21 (Digital)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
If you’re looking for a dose of pixel-art nostalgia wrapped in a chaotic brawler, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition (often referred to as the EX or remastered version) is essentially the definitive way to experience the cult classic.
Originally delisted for years due to licensing issues, its return was a massive win for fans of the “beat ’em up” genre. Here’s the breakdown of why it still hits hard:
The Vibe Check
Visuals: It uses stunning 8-bit style animations by Paul Robertson. Every frame is packed with personality, from Scott’s awkward idle animations to the over-the-top KO effects.
The Soundtrack: You can’t talk about this game without mentioning Anamanaguchi. The chiptune soundtrack is legendary and arguably one of the best in gaming history.
The Gameplay: It’s a love letter to River City Ransom. You fight through levels, collect coins, and—crucially—spend that money at shops to “level up” your stats.
What Makes it “Complete”?
The modern “Complete Edition” (the EX version we have now) bundles everything that was previously separate:
The Full Roster: You get Scott, Ramona, Kim, and Stephen Stills, plus the DLC characters Knives Chau and Wallace Wells.
Extra Modes: Includes Boss Rush, Survival Horror (zombies!), and Battle Royale.
Online Play: Unlike the 2010 original, you can finally jump into drop-in/drop-out online co-op with friends.
Pro-Tip for New Players
The game is notoriously “Nintendo Hard” at the start. If you’re struggling:
Farm for snacks: Go to the shops in the first level (Shopping District).
Buy the “Bionic Swede”: It’s an expensive item that massively boosts your stats early on.
Level 16 is the goal: That’s when most characters unlock their best moves.
Bottom Line: It’s a chaotic, stylish, and incredibly fun couch co-op experience that captures the heart of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels perfectly.
If you miss the days of classic run-and-gun side-scrollers but want modern precision, this is it. We’re talking:
High-speed dash mechanics
Massive, screen-filling bosses
A killer metal soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping
Super Alloy Crush is a love letter to the 16-bit era, but with a sleek, modern coat of paint. You play as a combat robot, tearing through waves of enemies with a mix of melee and ranged attacks.
Stop reading and start crushing. Available now on Steam!
Find out more here – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3092360/Super_Alloy_Crush/
The world of gaming is about to get a whole lot bouncier, smashier, and more chaotic. Get ready to dive into the ancient, floating relic known as the Awaysis, because developer 17-BIT (known for Skulls of the Shogun and GALAK-Z) is gearing up to deliver a truly revolutionary take on the dungeon-brawler genre!
Combat Driven by Pure Mayhem and Momentum
Forget canned animations and static encounters—Awaysis is all about reactive and emergent physics. This isn’t just window dressing; it’s the core of the combat experience.
Physics Done Right: Every swing, collision, and enemy knockback is powered by a cutting-edge physics engine. You’ll master the art of momentum, using jumps, slides, and careful weapon weight to send foes flying off cliffs and into environmental hazards. Think of it as mixing the slapstick chaos of Gang Beasts with the deep adventure of a classic action RPG.
Slide, Glide, and Bonk: Inspired by extreme sports like snowboarding, the traversal in Awaysis encourages fluid movement. Use the environment—those half-pipe-looking hills actually are half-pipes—to build up speed and perform spectacular, physics-based attacks.
Unlikely Heroes and a World in Flux
You won’t be playing as a typical fantasy warrior. Awaysis tasks a ragtag bunch of charming, anthropomorphic animals—a fox with a big sword, a sparrow, a turtle, and a frog (who you’ll first have to convince to leave his hot tub!)—with saving their world.
The Setting: The titular Awaysis is a stunning, ancient floating relic under attack by forces of great darkness. You’ll explore a world where ancient magic meets modern chaos, fighting your way through biomes like sky gardens and elemental temples.
Dynamic Difficulty: The game features a dynamic difficulty spawning system, meaning the challenge adapts to your combat performance. You’ll need to stay sharp as you smack your way through enemies to find enchanted loot and gear.
Bring Your Buddies: Co-op and PvP Fun
While you can brave the Awaysis alone, the game is built for the ultimate multiplayer throwdown, offering both cooperative and competitive modes.
Local & Online Co-op: Grab up to three friends (locally or online) and cause some absolute mayhem. Co-op is key to tackling the main story campaign and uncovering the temple’s long-lost secrets.
Fierce PvP: When you need a break from saving the world, jump into dedicated Player vs. Player modes like “Fight Party,” King of the Hill, and “Brawleyball.” The same chaotic, physics-driven combat that makes the dungeon crawling fun transitions seamlessly into competitive party play.
A Soundtrack for the Ages
No epic adventure is complete without an equally epic soundtrack, and 17-BIT has secured a legend: Hirokazu ‘Hip’ Tanaka. Known for his iconic work on classics like Metroid, EarthBound, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, his new bit-crushing, chiptune-inspired score promises to keep your head bopping as you’re bopping enemies into the abyss.
Get Ready for 2026!
Awaysis is currently set to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and the fantastic news for Xbox fans is that it will be a Day One inclusion on Xbox Game Pass.
If you’re a gamer craving innovative combat, charming characters, and physics-driven chaos, keep this one high on your wishlist. The blend of classic RPG adventure with anarchic, emergent physics action makes Awaysis a highly anticipated title that promises to redefine the dungeon-brawler genre.
What kind of animal hero would you want to play as in Awaysis? Let me know in the comments below!
There is nothing like a bar brawl to set up the weekend, well, not really, but that is what the BROK: The Brawl Bar game has in store for players. This game has some retro elements in it, a bit like some of those classic arcade games that we all used to queue up for. Players can expect to meet some interesting characters and get a bit battered and bruised along the way, a few pints and a punch-up, what’s not to like about that?
To find out more about BROK: The Brawl Bar, go to the official game website here https://www.brokgame.com or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/H3vvH
There is a lot happening in the development of Vaultbreakers. First up, the developers, BetaDwarf, have received an investment from Square Enix. This means the games development can be accelerated; furthermore, there is a new gameplay trailer and players can take part in the public playtest too until the 9th of July.
To find out more about Vaultbreakers, go to the official game website here http://vaultbreakers.com or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/DG8kD
You can never get enough of dragons and in the Heroes of Mount Dragon game, there are plenty of them to come up against. In this 2D hand-drawn game, there is action, battles, combos, tactics and of course, dragons. What more could you want from a great side-scrolling brawler that is going to keep you playing and fighting? The Heroes of Mount Dragon is available now!
To find out more about the Heroes of Mount Dragon, go to the official game website here https://www.studioruniq.com/games or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/IJSqd
Anyone waiting for the launch of the Beatdown City Survivors game will be pleased to see that the developers have not only released a cool trailer, but there is a playable demo game available for a limited time. Let the chaos begin as players take to the streets searching for weapons, loot and coming into close contact with some seriously dangerous creatures. The Beatdown City Survivors demo is available until the 15th of June and the full game will be launching later on in the year on PC and Xbox.
To find out more about the Beatdown City Survivors game, check out the links below;
For some, this could be gaming heaven playing with up to four players in settings that are fully destroyable, but for others, this is a nightmare yet we still play it and love it. This is the Gigabash game on Nintendo Switch and it has Godzilla in it with this new DLC that is out now, so there is no waiting for this, are you ready?
Of course, there is more to this game, such as the Mayhem Mode, Onslaught Mode and Story Mode to get on with, each has its own features and challenges, while these mini-games offer some light relief, the main game is waiting for you and you know what that means, let’s get ready to Gigabash!
Find out more about the Gigabash DLC here; https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/gigabash-switch/
Being a warrior is not always an easy life, but in Bravery and Greed a Knight’s workload is intense and therefore you are really going to need to keep your eyes and ears open for whatever is thrown at you. Can you handle this epic platform game? More details can be found here; https://braveryandgreed.com/ #braveryandgreed #knights #warriors #platformgame #dungeon #brawler
Get a close-up look at the rogue-like characters in Bravery and Greed from Team17. To get through this game you need to be quick and use your weapons wisely. This a brawler game in its truest sense, do you have what it takes to get through it? Find out more here; https://braveryandgreed.com/ #braveandgreed #team17 #brawler #platformgame #roguelike #dungeonplatformer #fantasy #combat
Finally, Dr Who is joining the Fall Guys in the Blunderdome, the time lord could be in the past, present or future, but will that help? This is a brilliant game where the last player standing is the winner. Find out more here; https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/doctor-who-is-coming-to-fall-guys #DrWho #FallGuys #TimeLord #Blunderdome #Brawler #Battles #EpicGames #BBC #TARDIS #TimeTravel
