Bonus Episode #65 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Scott Pilgrim EX, the brand-new beat 'em up from Tribute Games that dropped on March 3, 2026 across PC and consoles. An unofficial sequel positioned after the events of the Netflix animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the game features an original story co-written by franchise creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and sends Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, and a roster of reformed former rivals through a fractured, gang-overrun Toronto to rescue the kidnapped members of Sex Bob-Omb.

This Musical Review covers the full experience, from the open-world Toronto structure and quest-based progression, to the seven-character roster, badge and accessory system, and boss encounters that range from creative to punishing. We also weigh in on the pixel art presentation, the game's story ambitions, and where the open-world design helps and where it gets in its own way. And of course, we dedicate a full segment to Anamanaguchi's sprawling 71-track original soundtrack, a chiptune-infused, garage rock-tinged return to one of gaming's most beloved musical universes.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

One More Summer from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Shopping District from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Downtown T.O. from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Ice Age from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
King of the Rails from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
VPD HQ from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Casa Vania from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Demon Boss from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
The Wasteland from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
United by Fate from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Phantom Twin from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
The Train from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Baby G from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Epilogue 20XX from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]

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Musical Review: Scott Pilgrim EX