Unleash the Carnage in Lollipop Chainsaw

Prepare for a wild, "un-deadly" ride in Lollipop Chainsaw, a high-octane action-adventure title that blends campy horror with over-the-top style. Players step into the role of Juliet Starling, an eighteen-year-old blonde cheerleader with a legendary family lineage of zombie hunters. When a massive outbreak hits her school on her birthday, Juliet must grab her heart-decorated chainsaw and slice through hordes of the undead to save her town from total destruction.

Developed with the signature craziness and campiness associated with Suda 51, the game delivers an arcadey, hack-and-slash experience that is as bizarre as it is engaging. Whether you are dodging zombies or battling massive bosses, the gameplay is fast-paced, colorful, and unapologetically unique.

A Story of Romance and Rotten Worlds

The narrative follows Juliet's quest to uncover the root of a colossal zombie outbreak. The chaos began when an outcast named Swan broke the barrier between Earth and the "Rotten World"—a realm equivalent to Hell—releasing a gas that transforms the living into the walking dead. To make matters worse, Swan has summoned five Dark Purveyors to complete a ritual intended to spread the curse across the entire world.

Juliet isn't fighting alone, though. She is joined by her boyfriend, Nick, who has been transformed into a sentient, talking head after Juliet used her powers to save him from the virus. Together with her eccentric family, Juliet must navigate through stages of carnage, facing off against "zombie rock lords" in a battle to prevent the apocalypse.

Gameplay Mechanics and Features

Lollipop Chainsaw focuses on satisfying combat loops and character progression. The gameplay is broken down into distinct stages, each culminating in intense boss fights. Key features include:

  • Dynamic Combat System: Utilize Juliet's three primary attack types: quick pom-pom strikes to stun enemies, and high or low chainsaw swings to decapitate them.
  • Sparkle Mode: Collect stars to fill your Sparkle Meter, allowing Juliet to enter a powerful state capable of one-hitting most foes.
  • Progression and Customization: Earn medals and stars by performing well in combat. Use these resources to purchase new combos, power-ups, costumes, and even music.
  • Nick Roulette: Collect Nick Tickets to trigger special attacks featuring Juliet's boyfriend.
  • Diverse Mini-Games: Break up the action with unique challenges such as "Chainsaw Dash," Zombie Basketball, and Zombie Baseball.

Who is This Game For?

This title is a must-play for fans of stylized action games and those who enjoy the eccentric, cult-classic vibes of Suda 51's previous work. If you appreciate characters with distinct, larger-than-life personalities and don't mind a healthy dose of campy horror, Lollipop Chainsaw offers a memorable, albeit short, adventure that is difficult to put down once the chainsaw starts revving.

Platform Availability: Originally released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.