Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Reaches Impressive Sales Milestone

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP: A Remaster's Resounding Success

Released late last year, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has exceeded expectations, surpassing 200,000 units sold. Despite initial technical hiccups and controversy surrounding content changes, the game's sales figures demonstrate significant player demand.

Developed originally by Grasshopper Manufacture (known for titles like No More Heroes), Lollipop Chainsaw is a vibrant action-hack-and-slash game. Players control Juliet Starling, a chainsaw-wielding cheerleader battling a zombie apocalypse. While Grasshopper Manufacture didn't handle the remaster, Dragami Games stepped up, implementing quality-of-life improvements and a visual refresh.

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

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's Triumph: A Celebration of Sales

The game follows Juliet Starling as she uncovers her zombie-hunting heritage amidst a school-wide undead invasion. Fast-paced, stylish chainsaw combat, reminiscent of Bayonetta, is at the heart of the gameplay.

The original 2012 release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 achieved even greater success, selling over one million copies. This initial popularity can likely be attributed to the unique collaboration between Goichi Suda and James Gunn, whose contributions shaped the game's narrative.

While future DLC or a sequel remain unannounced, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's strong performance bodes well for remasters of other cult classics. This success is further highlighted by the recent release of another Grasshopper Manufacture title, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, on modern platforms.