Lollipop Chainsaw (2023) Remake: Will it be a Switch Release?

[Scoot79]

https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-our-...remakes-juliet

I sure hope this will be released on the Nintendo Switch. It's been 11 years since the PS3 and Xbox 360 releases.

[heyadol]

If this were a direct port of the original, Switch could definitely handle it. For a remake, I guess it depends on what tools/game engine they use and how well it can be optimized.

Looks like Dragami Games has a lot of experience with NS, so hopefully it happens.

[darkness2918]

I never got to play it when it originally released but have always wanted to give it a try. I might pick this version up.

[heyadol]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

I never got to play it when it originally released but have always wanted to give it a try. I might pick this version up.

The game was fun, definitely looking forward to the remake. Hopefully the remake manages to stay true to what was fun, but makes some refinements to the controls and camera which caused me some frustration back in the day.

[heyadol]

Developer Dragami Games announced the official title is Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, and it is being delayed until summer 2024.

Official Title Announcement: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP.
RePOP's release delayed to summer 2024 for the best gaming experience.
Apologies to fans waiting for the latest Lollipop Chainsaw installment, thank you for your understanding.
#lollipopchainsaw

https://twitter.com/dragami_games/st...AvHts11pgk6LaA

If you scroll up to the Japanese tweet there is different art than the logo/icon international users get.

[Dragon78]

They haven't revealed what system(s) the remake will be on. Still think they should have made a sequel instead.

[heyadol]

Announcement that this is now a remaster vs a remake.

私たちは皆さんの要望を踏まえRePOPのゲームデザインをRemakeからRemasterに変更しまし た…!!!
We have changed the game design of RePOP from Remake to Remaster based on your requests!

https://twitter.com/yasudad5/status/...AvHts11pgk6LaA

Seems like a downgrade. It’s written as if the change was made due to fan feedback, more likely they got in over their heads and need to get this game on shelves quick.

[White Dang]

Lmao. That's horrible haha. I did put in the time for the platinum back when it was still new. It was a pain and I doubt i feel like playing it again if it's just remastered.

[jimidini]

Originally Posted by White Dang

Lmao. That's horrible haha. I did put in the time for the platinum back when it was still new. It was a pain and I doubt i feel like playing it again if it's just remastered.

Agreed, it's a meh game.
Killer7 on the other hand...

[Musashi]

Curious to see what this means. As it stands, my interest just dropped some more, especially since they already said they were gutting the licensed soundtrack. You'd think they could atleast get an arrangement to nickel n dime people for the original music with DLC.

[heyadol]

Originally Posted by Musashi

Curious to see what this means. As it stands, my interest just dropped some more, especially since they already said they were gutting the licensed soundtrack. You'd think they could atleast get an arrangement to nickel n dime people for the original music with DLC.

I still kind of dread what music is used as a replacement. When Sega removed The Offspring from Crazy Taxi it just wasn’t the same energy.

[Modren]

Originally Posted by Musashi

Curious to see what this means. As it stands, my interest just dropped some more, especially since they already said they were gutting the licensed soundtrack. You'd think they could atleast get an arrangement to nickel n dime people for the original music with DLC.

Probably more of a straightforward port with better performance and resolution, rather than rebuilding it from scratch with new assets. I'm not surprised the music is getting cut, licensing has only gotten more expensive over the years and without WB funding the new release it was just not gonna happen.

Honestly, I'd much rather Grasshoper focus on getting some of their older work on newer platforms. I assume there's some sort of legal issue with Capcom holding up PS4/Xbox/Switch ports of Killer7 (because otherwise why wouldn't you put it out on those if you're doing a PC remaster?), but I'd love to see Flower, Sun and Rain or Moonlight Syndrome brought back.

[heyadol]

Originally Posted by jimidini

Agreed, it's a meh game.
Killer7 on the other hand...

Originally Posted by Modren

Probably more of a straightforward port with better performance and resolution, rather than rebuilding it from scratch with new assets. I'm not surprised the music is getting cut, licensing has only gotten more expensive over the years and without WB funding the new release it was just not gonna happen.

Honestly, I'd much rather Grasshoper focus on getting some of their older work on newer platforms. I assume there's some sort of legal issue with Capcom holding up PS4/Xbox/Switch ports of Killer7 (because otherwise why wouldn't you put it out on those if you're doing a PC remaster?), but I'd love to see Flower, Sun and Rain or Moonlight Syndrome brought back.

The remake isn’t coming from Grasshopper Manufacture, so those other games really aren’t part of this conversation. I agree it would be great to see remakes/remasters of some Grasshopper Manufacture games like Killer 7 though.

Dragami Games is the successor to Kadokawa Games, publisher of Lollipop Chainsaw.

[jimidini]

Originally Posted by Modren

Honestly, I'd much rather Grasshoper focus on getting some of their older work on newer platforms. I assume there's some sort of legal issue with Capcom holding up PS4/Xbox/Switch ports of Killer7 (because otherwise why wouldn't you put it out on those if you're doing a PC remaster?), but I'd love to see Flower, Sun and Rain or Moonlight Syndrome brought back.

They did The 25th Ward: The Silver Case
I haven't still played it, maybe it didn't sell well enough.
I originally got the full on Collector's Edition, and later snatched up the smaller Limited Editions too for a very small price.

It seems the big one was called Limited Edition, and the smaller ones Deluxe Edition.

Deluxe Edition (art book is softcover):


Limited Edition (art book is hardcover):

[heyadol]

Ok, this doesn’t sound like a remaster…

RePOP will renovate and add new elements to the world and scenario of the original game to increase its appeal.
I'll start explaining next week.

https://twitter.com/yasudad5/status/...AvHts11pgk6LaA

Hopefully “increase its appeal” doesn’t mean “censor for modern audiences.”

[heyadol]

@yasudaD5 has been sharing updated images often, hopefully we get to see the game in action soon.

Juliet has been retextured, but the model has not been changed. In the original version, I used a special process called "facial lighting" to make Juliet look beautiful. On the other hand, in RePOP, one of the important goals is to express Juliet's natural beauty by using current CG technology.
#LollipopChainsawRePOP
#ロリポップチェーンソー

https://x.com/yasudad5/status/176081...AvHts11pgk6LaA

[heyadol]

Throw logic to the wind and embrace your instincts! The legendary zombie hunter Juliet is finally back in 4K!

The cheerleader Juliet, born into a family of zombie hunters, uses her trusty chainsaw to rip and tear through the undead! But now that RePOP adds speedier chainsaw action and auto-fire for her chainsaw blaster, the action never slows down till the very end!

And it's not just the gameplay that's been improved, the visuals and soundtrack have been powered up too! Don't miss out on this unparalleled zombie hunting adventure!

LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP FIRST TRAILER - YouTube

I'll be getting this before MGS3make...

[heyadol]

Dragami Games producer Yoshimi Yasuda (@yasudaD5) says the costume count was increased and all the originals are there aside from licensed ones (didn’t even know any were licensed).

https://x.com/yasudad5/status/180144...AvHts11pgk6LaA

[heyadol]

I forgot to include in the trailer post above that the game releases digitally September 25th, 2024 for Switch/PS5/Xbox Series/Steam. No word on a physical copy yet. Physical release is coming in October for Switch/PS5/Xbox Series, $50 for disc or digital.

https://repop.lollipopchainsaw.com/en/

[Show spoiler]I wish we had a cross-post thing on this forum, probably don't need an extra thread in the Blue and Green pages.

[heyadol]