Following its release in late 2024, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has achieved significant success, surpassing 200,000 sales despite some initial technical issues and claims of censorship. This remaster of the classic action game has clearly struck a chord with fans eager to revisit this unique title.
Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture, renowned for its distinctive action games like the No More Heroes series, Lollipop Chainsaw is an action-packed hack-and-slash game that follows the adventures of cheerleader-turned-zombie-hunter Juliet Starling. The remaster, handled by Dragami Games, introduced quality-of-life improvements and a significant visual update, enhancing the original experience.
Several months after its launch in September 2024, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has reportedly sold over 200,000 copies across all platforms, including current and last-gen systems and PC. This milestone was proudly announced by Dragami Games via a tweet, celebrating the game's strong market performance.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Developers Celebrate The Game's Sales Success
The narrative of Lollipop Chainsaw immerses players in the role of Juliet Starling, a San Romero High School cheerleader who discovers her destiny as a zombie hunter when her school is overrun by the undead. Players engage in intense combat, battling hordes of zombies and unique bosses with Juliet's signature chainsaw, reminiscent of gameplay found in titles like Bayonetta.
The original game, released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012, achieved even greater success, reportedly selling over a million units. The game's appeal was enhanced by the collaboration between legendary game designer Goichi Suda and filmmaker James Gunn, who contributed to the game's story and writing.
While it remains uncertain whether the sales success of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will lead to additional content or a sequel, the strong performance bodes well for remasters of niche games. This is further evidenced by the recent update of another Grasshopper Manufacture title, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, which has been released across current platforms, bringing the action-horror experience to new audiences and hardware.
