After several delays, Lollipop Chainsaw RePop, the highly anticipated remake of the 2012 hack-and-slash game, is set to release on September 25. Initially announced in 2022, the game faced postponements from 2023 to 2024 but will finally be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Developed by Dragami Games, Lollipop Chainsaw RePop brings players into the vibrant and chaotic world of Juliet Starling, a high school cheerleader with a unique heritage. Descended from a family of zombie hunters, Juliet must wield her trusty chainsaw to fend off the zombie apocalypse. Accompanied by the disembodied yet lively head of her boyfriend, she battles through hordes of the undead in a mix of gore and humor. This remake promises to revive the cult classic with enhanced graphics and new features, providing both nostalgic and new players an exhilarating experience.
Reviving horror games makes perfect sense given their surge in popularity over the past few years, thanks to titles like Five Nights at Freddy’s, Alan Wake 2, and Phasmophobia. The horror genre’s ability to blend intense storytelling with immersive gameplay has captivated audiences and driven demand for more spine-chilling experiences. However, Lollipop Chainsaw RePop isn’t just a straightforward remake.
According to IGN, it won’t see the return of its original director and writer duo, Goichi Suda51 Suda and James Gunn, who were instrumental in crafting the original game’s unique blend of horror and humor. Despite their absence, Dragami Games CEO Yoshimi Yasuda assures fans that the remake will still live up to their expectations. Yasuda emphasizes that the game will feature updated graphics, refined gameplay mechanics, and new content to enhance the overall experience while staying true to the charm that made the original a cult classic. This blend of nostalgia and innovation aims to attract both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.