Lollipop Chainsaw RePop

This is still a laugh out loud affair, though; a raucous and utterly ludicrous release that deserves to exist on modern hardware. But when the source material is this brilliant, it deserves an exceptional remaster – rather than one that’s just good enough.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePop's zombie-killing mayhem is just as childish, stupid and fun as it was in 2012. This remaster brings with it a streamlined experience and decent visual polish. Unfortunately, RePop suffers from poor optimisation, lapsed musical licenses and an extra mode that brings nothing new to the table. If you can, seek out the original.

Don't get us wrong, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is a fun fling from start to finish but it was never really a role model student when it arrived on the scene in 2012. Despite the enhancements and improvements in this latest release, the core gameplay and level design can feel quite outdated at times, and the chapter-breaking bugs have been hard to look past. If Dragami's updates resolve these glitches, or you're just a longtime fan of this one, maybe consider giving the zombie slayer an extra star for her efforts.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is a fun way to revisit a cult classic, but ultimately doesn't do much to improve it. It's a remaster, not a remake, so fans should temper their expectations going in that this is pretty much the same game they played over a decade ago. There are new cosmetic items to get and the new RePOP mode offers a different visual style for the game, but there are a few missing costumes from the original and the iconic soundtrack has been completely scrapped. Being able to play on modern hardware is nice and having a new achievement/trophy list to unlock can be appealing to some, but saying this is an improved version is a tough sell. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP can be a fun way to experience the game, especially for first timers, but overall, the original release is the better version.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is a good way to experience Juliet's journey, an excellent option for nostalgic fans of the Xbox 360/PS3 era game design. It's a different approach in a time of megalomania in most productions, and although it's not perfect, I believe it's the viable option at this moment. Perhaps including all the songs would make this port impossible, so let's settle for reality.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP finally delivers the definitive console version on Switch 2, combining smooth performance, improved visuals and the same over-the-top hack-and-slash action that made it a cult classic.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP on Nintendo Switch 2 is chaotic, stylish, over-the-top, and a lot of fun. This update arrived at the perfect time—the game runs cleanly and smoothly at 60 FPS. Not to mention the "Gun Shooting Mode," an exclusive feature available only on Nintendo Switch 2.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is a game that hasn't aged well: its tough combat and bad cutscenes show the title's age. It's worth checking out for the absurd story and if you want a not too deep action game. A pity, however, the absence of the licensed soundtrack.

Even in 2024, Chainsaw Lollipop RePOP is just big, dumb fun. The story, while existing, is there to give a premise to all of this, but the gameplay of running around and comboing enemies is the meat of the matter. Combat is surprisingly deep, especially as you purchase new skills; easier to learn, hard to master. But it does show its age; janky camera, messed up auto-aim, 2012 visuals. If you never played it and looking for big stupid fun or if you previously enjoyed it, it’s worth revisiting. Just not at that price.

Even the original Lollipop Chainsaw, despite its commercial success, is a game aimed at a specific audience. This is even more true of the remaster, subtitled RePOP, as the design elements used have drifted even further from today’s mainstream standards after twelve years. If that isn’t a major issue for you and you’re drawn to the campy, grindhouse aesthetic, you still have a good chance of having a decent time. The technical execution of the new version, however, is a disappointment, as it currently introduces new problems rather than satisfactorily resolving the old ones.