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[Draugoth]

Today saw the official release of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, which is now available on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox, but the game's situation may not be the best in terms of players.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP only registered a peak of 801 players on Steam, with 590 playing at the time of publication. One of the reasons that may have put players off is its price. In Brazil, the game costs $40, but is now discounted to $35

Although the number of players is low, the good news is that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is available on Steam with “very positive” reviews. There are 127 positive reviews against 29 negative reviews.

 

[GrayChild]

Still better than Dustborn.

 

[xrnzaaas]

For me the price is the main obstacle as this is not a proper remake. Once it drops to around 20€ I'm in.

 

[Doggyred]

For me the price is the main obstacle as this is not a proper remake. Once it drops to around 20€ I'm in.

What makes it not a proper remake?

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Still better than Dustborn.

And Concord

 

[TGO]

It's PC, if a game like GOW is only averaging 3/4k what makes you think Lollipop will do better or equal.

 

[The Cockatrice]

What makes it not a proper remake?

Steam Community :: Ume :: Review for LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP

Even though RePOP is an upgrade from the OG version (outside of a few things,) Its not a $40 game. Wait for a sale to get it because this is a very very short game. I have 4 hours currently and I'm already on the last level. What does RePOP do better compared to the OG version? RePOP +Visually...

steamcommunity.com

 

[Kacho]

Were people really expecting this to do crazy numbers?

Everyone is playing Space Marine 2 right now.

 

[Musashipan]

Did they censor it?

 

[proandrad]

They should have updated the main character’s model. Not hot enough for today’s standards, and that’s most of the game’s appeal.

 

[Fortress of Regrets]

I'm part of the problem

Loved this on PS3 back in the day, and I will buy the PC version at some point. I just have too much to play at the moment.

 

[xrnzaaas]

What makes it not a proper remake?

It's the same 12 year old game with improved visuals as the only real highlight. So only a simple remaster, not rebuilt from scratch and lacking major changes to make it feel modern.

Plus it sounds like the soundtrack was butchered since they didn't bother to pay for the licences.

 

[owandeseis]

 

[Judge Magister]

Well Shadows of the Damned, Lollipop Chainsaw and Killer Is Dead never had the hype of No More Heroes games.
And this is my least favorite of those three by the way.

 

[joeygreco1985]

I didnt even know this was released.

 

[Draugoth]

For me the price is the main obstacle as this is not a proper remake. Once it drops to around 20€ I'm in.

Unreal Engine 5 Remake would have sold like crazy

 

[Guilty_AI]

Seems about the expected for this type of game.

and still more than concord lmao

 

[Ulysses 31]

What would be a good player count for this type of release, though? 2000?

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

I'm not shocked. I would've been interested in this, but didn't they change a lot of the stuff related to the original soundtrack? That was a big part of the original's appeal to me.

 

[Chuck Berry]

I'm not shocked. I would've been interested in this, but didn't they change a lot of the stuff related to the original soundtrack? That was a big part of the original's appeal to me.

Yeah the soundtrack is missing a bunch of licensed music and they also got rid of Jimmy Urine's voicework/character

 

[SnapShot]

Still better than Dustborn and Concord

Also no Denuvo or Censorship (cut music doesn't count because that's more of a licensing issue which will likely be solved via mods anyways)

Going to check this out at some point for sure, maybe during Halloween

 

[kirby007]

the OG only did well bc the quality of titty was equal to free porn titty in that era

 

[ssringo]

Is it a poor launch though? It's a fairly basic remaster. I doubt they poured a bunch of money into the release and don't need to sell gangbusters to make their money back.

The original release was a slow seller too, taking over 1.5 years to crack 1 million.

 

[Evil Calvin]

What makes it not a proper remake?

They apparently replaced most of the original songs

 

[Holammer]

Never played it, got zero nostalgia for it and I'm not a Suda admirer. It's one of those games where a small minority have elevated it beyond its actual worth.

 

[TGO]

I'm part of the problem

Loved this on PS3 back in the day, and I will buy the PC version at some point. I just have too much to play at the moment.

You ain't part of the problem, those are PC numbers and was probably the highest they'd be anyway.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Were people really expecting this to do crazy numbers?

Everyone is playing Space Marine 2 right now.

The usual penny pushers, suits, investors do. Unrealistically so......

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Yeah the soundtrack is missing a bunch of licensed music and they also got rid of Jimmy Urine's character

Oh, they got rid of Jimmy Urine and his music? Definite no buy from me. I'll just play the OG at that rate.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Oh, they got rid of Jimmy Urine and his music? Definite no buy from me. I'll just play the OG at that rate.

From Steam

Whats worse in RePOP?
- the new soundtrack is absolutely terrible compared to the OG version. The new tracks are so unbelievably bland compared to what we had before. Songs like "Hey Mickey," "Riot rhythm," "The Way of the Fist," ect all fit the game so well and for them, and more, to not be included really sucks. I don't think the devs understand how much the soundtrack added to the OG game

Hard pass right there

 

[TheDuskwalker]

Oh, they got rid of Jimmy Urine and his music? Definite no buy from me. I'll just play the OG at that rate.

His character is still there (Zed). His music is replaced though.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Nobody asked for this game, so why is it surprising no one is buying it

 

[Krathoon]

I would go for it if it was $30.

I was trying to find a key for it, but the keyshops don't seem to have it yet.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Checked Amazon and prices for used copies of the 360/PS3 versions are already double what I paid a year or so ago.

Get it while you can

 

[Krathoon]

Yeaahh. The loss of the soundtrack is annoying me. I may just pop in the original on the old XBox 360.

Does the 360 emulator run games fine? I may try getting it to work on PC.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Yeaahh. The loss of the soundtrack is annoying me. I may just pop in the original on the old XBox 360.

Does the 360 emulator run games fine? I may try getting it to work on PC.

I think the PS3 emu is farther ahead than the 360 one. I've seen 4K 60fps playthroughs of MGS and Demon's Souls PS3 games.

 

[skyfinch]

I'm buying this with my Concord refund.

 

[Javi97]

Just because it has boobs doesn't mean people will buy it, it's an old game and it doesn't change much.

 

[Punished Miku]

They could cut the price in half and be at a decent starter price where most would still wait for a sale. They're delusional.

 

[Chuck Berry]

They could cut the price in half and be at a decent starter price where most would still wait for a sale. They're delusional.

Especially with Shadows of the Damned being at $25

Just doesnt make any sense to be $45

 

[Krathoon]

Of course, I forgot to get the DLC on the 360 version.

 

[Krathoon]

Did they keep the soundtrack on Shadows of the Damned? I think it did not have any licensed music.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

No, he's still there (Zed). His music is replaced though.

Voice-over too, yes?

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

I mean, they launched it at $44.99 with a lame 10% discount. You can get FFXVI for the same price.

 

[JayK47]

I didn't know that it was a requirement to buy a game on release day and play it to show my undying support for it.

I plan to eventually pick this up once I have time and some spare money.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Did they keep the soundtrack on Shadows of the Damned? I think it did not have any licensed music.

It had music from The Damned and Akira Yomaoka.

 

[rabbity-thing]

That's what happens when you release on the same day as the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Especially with Shadows of the Damned being at $25

Just doesnt make any sense to be $45

I mean, the OG was great but it definitely had a niche audience. Rereleasing a game that only hardcore players would recognize with cut content that they would definitely notice at $45 seems like an odd plan. It's like a product marketed at no one.

 

[TheDuskwalker]

Voice-over too, yes?

Yeah, replaced.
Original
Repop

 

[CliffBronger]

I've picked this up, I never played the original so not fussed about the soundtrack although i hear modders will come to the rescue for those who are.

Seems ok but not the best time to release a game when there a ton of new games and even more coming out shortly.

 

[MALpractice311]

That's what happens when you release on the same day as the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection.

Which I was excited about, until I saw it was $50.

I mean, c'mon. $50 for a couple arcade games that are 20+ years old? Good grief. The hubris.