Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP: A Remaster's Resounding Success

Released late last year, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has exceeded 200,000 units sold, demonstrating strong player demand despite initial technical hiccups and controversy. This achievement highlights a significant comeback for the classic action title.

Developed originally by Grasshopper Manufacture (known for the No More Heroes series), Lollipop Chainsaw is a vibrant hack-and-slash game featuring a chainsaw-wielding cheerleader battling zombies. While the original developers didn't helm the remaster, Dragami Games delivered a visually enhanced version with improved gameplay features.

Months after its September 2024 launch across current and last-gen consoles, and PC, Dragami Games announced the impressive sales milestone via Twitter.

Celebrating Success: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's Sales Triumph

Players step into the shoes of Juliet Starling, a San Romero High cheerleader who discovers her zombie-hunting heritage when her school is overrun by the undead. Juliet's signature chainsaw delivers exhilarating hack-and-slash combat, reminiscent of titles like Bayonetta.

The original 2012 release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 achieved even greater success, selling over a million copies. The game's unique appeal stemmed partly from the collaboration between Goichi Suda and James Gunn, who contributed to the narrative.

While future DLC or sequels remain unannounced, the sales success of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP bodes well for remasters of other cult classic games. This positive trend is further exemplified by the recent release of Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, bringing another Grasshopper Manufacture title to modern platforms.