I was really interested in this game but after hearing about it's lack of online co-op, I got far less excited. It's 2010. Online co-op is a standard feature these days in games like this. I'm not saying I don't like a good single player experience, but this is a beat em' up. Look at Castle Crashers or Castlevania HD. Those games both shine because of their online co-op. This game screams for this feature. Why wouldn't it be included?

I remember reading (I think it was over at Joystiq) that they would've liked to have added the feature, but there wasn't enough time to meet their deadline. It's unfortunate, but oh well.

" I was really interested in this game but after hearing about it's lack of online co-op, I got far less excited. It's 2010. Online co-op is a standard feature these days in games like this. I'm not saying I don't like a good single player experience, but this is a beat em' up. Look at Castle Crashers or Castlevania HD. Those games both shine because of their online co-op. This game screams for this feature. Why wouldn't it be included? "

Why can't they just patch it in on a later date?

I don't really mind so much.  This isn't the type of game that I like playing online.  This is the type of game I like playing with three other people on the couch.

For ten bucks it's not a bad deal, online multiplayer is not make or brake for me.

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

but this is a beat em' up. Look at Castle Crashers or Castlevania HD. Those games both shine because of their online co-op.

" I remember reading (I think it was over at Joystiq) that they would've liked to have added the feature, but there wasn't enough time to meet their deadline. It's unfortunate, but oh well. "

I would have to say, lack of online co-op might be a bit disappointing part with Scott Pilgrim. I know they were trying to go back to the old days where the fun was with couch co-op, but at least they should have given us that option. I mean, Final Fight Double Impact did that right when they brought it over to PSN and XBL. Then again, they were trying to go for the old arcade feel where someone can just drop a quarter anytime and play with ya.  
 
All that aside, I might be able to enjoy Scott Pilgrim to the fullest if I got the following: 
 
3 more controllers 
3 buds with as much spare time as I do on a weekend. 

I was thinking about it until I found there was no online. I played the hell out of River City Ransom though as a kid.

I'm sure it's more of a deadline issue than an oversight.  They'll most probably plan an additional patch for the game as soon as it profits so that they can pay the developers who will make the online addition to the game and maybe, they will also release it on other consoles. 
 
It's still a fun game though.  But it will be a lot more fun with the online component :)

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

" @MushroomSamba said:

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

And some people call that disloyalty to the fans as well as people who purchase the game. In other words it's a good idea to take care of your customers, which is something you would know if you took marketing. "

At least they didn't go the Castlevania route and include Online multiplayer with no Local multiplayer.

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @MushroomSamba said:

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

And some people call that disloyalty to the fans as well as people who purchase the game. In other words it's a good idea to take care of your customers, which is something you would know if you took marketing. "

The developers were under no obligation to provide an online mode.  Saying that it's somehow disloyal to customers to not provide one just smacks of teenage entitlement issues. "

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @MushroomSamba said:

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

And some people call that disloyalty to the fans as well as people who purchase the game. In other words it's a good idea to take care of your customers, which is something you would know if you took marketing. "

The developers were under no obligation to provide an online mode.  Saying that it's somehow disloyal to customers to not provide one just smacks of teenage entitlement issues. "

They chose not to include it even when people requested for the feature and I'm not a teenager so don't worry lol. "

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @MushroomSamba said:

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

And some people call that disloyalty to the fans as well as people who purchase the game. In other words it's a good idea to take care of your customers, which is something you would know if you took marketing. "

The developers were under no obligation to provide an online mode.  Saying that it's somehow disloyal to customers to not provide one just smacks of teenage entitlement issues. "

They chose not to include it even when people requested for the feature and I'm not a teenager so don't worry lol. "

They're under no obligation to listen to requests.  They also have deadlines. "

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @MushroomSamba said:

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

And some people call that disloyalty to the fans as well as people who purchase the game. In other words it's a good idea to take care of your customers, which is something you would know if you took marketing. "

The developers were under no obligation to provide an online mode.  Saying that it's somehow disloyal to customers to not provide one just smacks of teenage entitlement issues. "

They chose not to include it even when people requested for the feature and I'm not a teenager so don't worry lol. "

They're under no obligation to listen to requests.  They also have deadlines. "

Rofl I really hope you're not thinking about going into the video game industry, cause you're the same as Bobby Kotick and Activision. "

So play it in your house with your friends?

Having the online component for the game makes it perfect and satisfying for the fans.  But they failed to include nor market it in the first place because of simple reasons.  The game was planned and made based on a realistic scope of work that includes: 
 
- Time constraint (release date of the movie) 
- Budget constraint
- Limited resources
- Core goal of the project 
 
Of course they won't market the online feature of the game because right from the start, they already estimated that it will be a big component that will cause the delay of the game and will prevent the goal of releasing it on the same week the movie comes out.  And primarily, what was the game really for and why release it simultaneous with the movie?  It's obviously a marketing strategy to promote the film, which was most probably the core reason why the game company was funded to make the game.  And most probably, they already saw through the deadline problem and if they could take one thing out of the game considering it's a game that pays homage to old-school gaming, the online component was most likely to go.
 
And besides, it's still a good game without the online multiplayer.  The online component really is a big aspect and it will take a great deal of time and cost to develop.  If they see that it makes sense and profitable to spend more dollars on developing the online component in the future to satisfy the customers, I'm sure they'll add it to the game eventually.

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @MushroomSamba said:

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

And some people call that disloyalty to the fans as well as people who purchase the game. In other words it's a good idea to take care of your customers, which is something you would know if you took marketing. "

The developers were under no obligation to provide an online mode.  Saying that it's somehow disloyal to customers to not provide one just smacks of teenage entitlement issues. "

They chose not to include it even when people requested for the feature and I'm not a teenager so don't worry lol. "

They're under no obligation to listen to requests.  They also have deadlines. "

Rofl I really hope you're not thinking about going into the video game industry, cause you're the same as Bobby Kotick and Activision. "

Actually, I have worked in the industry as a tester, but that's beside the point.  Your hyperbole only shows how ignorant you are of the entire process.  Do you honestly think that whipping up a fully functional online mode with minimal lag overnight doesn't take that long?  The game was designed with the obvious intent to release the same week as the film.  When you have a deadline that set, you can't always fit everything you want in, and you have to be selective with where you spend your time and effort.  But you're apparently too busy seeing Bobby Kotick in anyone that disagrees with you, so hey.  Good luck in life, pal.  If you really aren't a teenager anymore, I hope a dose of reality helps you grow up soon. "

" @ISuperGamerI:  
 
I don't know where you work, but I don't think it'd go over well if I told my employers to fuck their deadline, I'll finish the project when and how I want. And no, I probably wouldn't work overtime for free just to include something in a product that was never marketed as having in the first place. Clearly, I must be a villain of the most detestable caliber. "

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @Hailinel said:

" @ISuperGamerI said:

" @MushroomSamba said:

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

And some people call that disloyalty to the fans as well as people who purchase the game. In other words it's a good idea to take care of your customers, which is something you would know if you took marketing. "

The developers were under no obligation to provide an online mode.  Saying that it's somehow disloyal to customers to not provide one just smacks of teenage entitlement issues. "

They chose not to include it even when people requested for the feature and I'm not a teenager so don't worry lol. "

They're under no obligation to listen to requests.  They also have deadlines. "

Rofl I really hope you're not thinking about going into the video game industry, cause you're the same as Bobby Kotick and Activision. "

Actually, I have worked in the industry as a tester, but that's beside the point.  Your hyperbole only shows how ignorant you are of the entire process.  Do you honestly think that whipping up a fully functional online mode with minimal lag overnight doesn't take that long?  The game was designed with the obvious intent to release the same week as the film.  When you have a deadline that set, you can't always fit everything you want in, and you have to be selective with where you spend your time and effort.  But you're apparently too busy seeing Bobby Kotick in anyone that disagrees with you, so hey.  Good luck in life, pal.  If you really aren't a teenager anymore, I hope a dose of reality helps you grow up soon. "

I'm just laughing at how pathetic and aggressive you sound bud. Seriously, I said you're the same as Bobby Kotick and Activision (which is the first time that I have called someone that) because you clearly DO NOT care about people that may or may not buy your product. I don't care if they ran out of time, it's called time management and that is very important when you are trying to release a product such as this. Also, when people are asking for a feature, it would be cool for them to include it either in the final release of the game or as a free update/patch.   I'm not a teenager and good luck to you trying to do everything your own way without taking a second to see what other people want. I hope a backlash helps you grow up soon. "

Actually, I have worked in the industry as a tester, but that's beside the point.  Your hyperbole only shows how ignorant you are of the entire process.  Do you honestly think that whipping up a fully functional online mode with minimal lag overnight doesn't take that long?  The game was designed with the obvious intent to release the same week as the film.  When you have a deadline that set, you can't always fit everything you want in, and you have to be selective with where you spend your time and effort.  But you're apparently too busy seeing Bobby Kotick in anyone that disagrees with you, so hey.  Good luck in life, pal.  If you really aren't a teenager anymore, I hope a dose of reality helps you grow up soon. "

I'm just laughing at how pathetic and aggressive you sound bud. Seriously, I said you're the same as Bobby Kotick and Activision (which is the first time that I have called someone that) because you clearly DO NOT care about people that may or may not buy your product. I don't care if they ran out of time, it's called time management and that is very important when you are trying to release a product such as this. Also, when people are asking for a feature, it would be cool for them to include it either in the final release of the game or as a free update/patch.   I'm not a teenager and good luck to you trying to do everything your own way without taking a second to see what other people want. I hope a backlash helps you grow up soon. "

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A lot of games seem to be coming out without online co op where it would be great it they did. Shank is only offline and Lara Croft is offline (currently) but will get it in about a month or so.

I hate not having online multiplayer, at least patch it in Ubisoft! Throw me a bone here.

The amount of instability present in the game as-is just makes the idea of online co-op scary.

" @Lemoncookie01 said:

" Why can't they just patch it in on a later date? "

Because it's more work they don't have to do. "

I don't think that online co-op should become the standard just because it's 2010. There should still be single player only games out there. When developers add in co-op or multiplayer "just because it's 2010", you get games like Assault on Dark Athena where the online was never ever really big and there never was anyone playing. Thus, the resources used to make the multiplayer could have been put to better use by focusing more on a single player only game.

" I don't really mind so much.  This isn't the type of game that I like playing online.  This is the type of game I like playing with three other people on the couch. "

It's annoying for me because, as much as I prefer multiplayer when everyone's in the same room, most of my friends who live in the same city don't play games at all. I have basically one Xbox 360-owning friend who'll play this with me. I have several people I know in other cities who'd play too, but now we're restricted to when they come to visit. Not to mention, I only have one pad so unless everyone plans ahead and brings other pads around, it's not gonna happen anyway.