You probably didn't know this unless you were following Yoshimi Yasuda or the game's official account on X but Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, a remake of the cult classic hack-and-slash game, is finally released, and fans are loving it (even if critics aren't).
Released on September 12, more than a decade after its original debut, the game has drawn plenty of praise from fans, including players who bought it despite its imperfections. The game's protagonist, Juliet Starling, returns in all her chainsaw-wielding, zombie-slaying glory, complete with the same over-the-top action and irreverent humor that made the original a cult hit.
At its core, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP remains remarkably faithful to the original, down to a certain cheeky achievement that certainly won't fly in this day and age, particularly "I Swear! I Did It By Mistake!" This achievement, which requires players to manipulate the camera to peek under Juliet's skirt, has remained unchanged in the remake—much to the amusement of fans who applaud the developers and their commitment to preserving the original game's spirit, refusing to bow to the modern censorship pressures. They view Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP as a refreshing throwback to an era before what they perceive as an overly sensitive approach to game development took hold.