Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Surpasses 200,000 Units Sold, Proving a Resurgence of Interest in the Classic Action Title
Released late last year, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has exceeded expectations, recently surpassing 200,000 units sold. Despite initial technical hiccups and some controversy, the game's sales figures demonstrate strong player demand. This success story highlights the enduring appeal of this unique action title.
Developed originally by Grasshopper Manufacture (known for the No More Heroes series), Lollipop Chainsaw is a vibrant hack-and-slash game where players control Juliet Starling, a chainsaw-wielding cheerleader battling a zombie apocalypse. While the remaster was handled by Dragami Games, incorporating quality-of-life improvements and a visual refresh, the core gameplay remains faithful to the original.
Now, months after its September 2024 launch across current and last-gen consoles, and PC, Dragami Games announced the impressive sales milestone via a recent tweet.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's Triumph: A Celebration of Sales Success
The game casts players as Juliet, a San Romero High cheerleader who discovers her zombie-hunting heritage when her school is overrun. Players engage in exhilarating chainsaw combat against hordes of zombies and challenging bosses, reminiscent of titles like Bayonetta.
The original 2012 release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 achieved even greater success, reportedly selling over one million copies. This initial popularity can be attributed to the unique collaboration between Goichi Suda, the renowned game designer, and James Gunn, the acclaimed director, who contributed significantly to the game's narrative.
While future plans for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, such as DLC or a potential sequel, remain unannounced, the game's sales success bodes well for remasters of other niche titles. This positive trend is further underscored by the recent release of Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, another Grasshopper Manufacture title updated for modern platforms.
