Lollipop Chainsaw, the colorful, zany hack-and-slash zombie game that garnered a cult following since its 2012 debut, is getting a shiny new coat of paint. But for those eagerly waiting to see Juliet Starling, the bubbly chainsaw-wielding cheerleader, back in action, there's a twist in the tale: the release date has been pushed back.
Renamed "Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP", the remake by Dragami Games isn't coming out as intended. Initially slated for a release later this year, the game's launch has been postponed to Summer 2024, as announced by the developer. What's the reason, you may ask? According to Dragami Games, it's leaving no gravestone unturned to ensure the best possible gaming experience.
President of Dragami Games, Yoshimi Yasuda, an executive producer on the original title, candidly expressed on Twitter, "We will do our best to create a game that you will love, so we ask for your continued support." He even shared an image of Juliet Starling, perhaps as a teaser of what's to come.
Though the essence of Lollipop Chainsaw's gameplay, marked by its over-the-top antics, exaggerated gore, and humor, is its key selling point, it's a title that emerged in a different era of gaming. The current video game landscape has gone through an evolution over the past decade. Cinematic storytelling, online experiences, and polished graphics often take precedence over traditional gameplay styles. It's a world where even series like God of War, once lauded for its intense hack-and-slash sequences, have matured into more narrative-driven sagas.