Back around when this game first came out, It was right around the time I first got my 360. I was just starting middle school and downloaded the demo. I remember playing the Demo that was just the first area over and over. But I think by the time I had the disposable income and decided I wanted too play the whole thing, it was just delisted. I was really annoyed but kept my demo on my 360 so I could just keep playing that first stage. I kept holding out hope over the years that they would re release it because I loved the visuals, the soundtrack (or at least Another Winter, since thats all I could really listen to) and was just one of my first experiences with a beat em up. Was so happy when they finally announced the re release and actually bought it twice (accidentally though), digitally and physically on Switch. I waited until my physical came in though to play through and this game is a testament to why physical games are so important. (On a side note, the day this game got released digitally, I think Ubisoft delisted the version of Uno I bought on Switch. Ironic.) As for the game itself, theres so much effort poured into this tie in game, I cant really think of another movie tie in game that matches its level of quality. I played as Knives on this play through. The soundtrack is definitely the highlight, along with the insane amount of varied, high quality, colorful pixel art. Moving around can be pretty clunky though, picking up items is so obnoxious, and the starting difficulty curve is definitely noticeable. But once your a few levels in its not too bad. Overall, pretty great package, definitely buy it physically if you still can. BUT, one thing I DESPISE about this “complete edition” is that Wallace and Knives aren't on the cart??? You need to connect to Ubisoft Connect to unlock them?? So 20 years from now, when those servers will probably have been shut down. If somebody new wants to try the game, there forever locked out of that content because of dumb Ubisoft Connect?? Out of ALL the games to pull this with. I hate you, Ubisoft.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2021


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