The greater problem is that none of the enemies are particularly dangerous or different. Somehow, against all odds, Lollipop Chainsaw made it utterly unfun to swing a chainsaw at undead masses. As a result, she moves awkwardly, has to finish an animation before attacking again, and isn’t terribly effective for a large chunk of the campaign. Juliet’s basic moves - tied to a couple attacks and a dodge function - don’t flow together until late in the game when she’s unlocked basic combos we’d expect to have from the start. It sounds like an arsenal ripe for endless amusement, but the sad reality is that it’s a slow grind. Juliet uses pom-poms, a chainsaw, a gigantic gun, and sometimes the head of her boyfriend on the end of a leash to kill zombies. His sarcastic demeanor makes playing as Juliet tolerable - something that can’t really be said about the combat or enemy encounters. Juliet is an idiotic, unaware bimbo, and Nick is a frustrated, frightened, impatient high schooler who just has to deal with her. Almost every word out of Nick’s mouth made me laugh out loud because he’s written well. His banter is one of the only constants in Lollipop Chainsaw. He’s confused, incapable of contributing much, and quick with a witty joke. Of course, the guy can’t do much more than color commentary since he’s nothing more than a disembodied head strapped to Juliet’s waist. A few hours into the five-hour story I was sick of hearing anyone say anything - except for Nick, Juliet’s boyfriend. The exhausting vulgarity is amusing early on but grows annoying shortly afterward. When shocking and titillating the player take precedent over the core gameplay loop, we have problems. Obscenity eventually hits a point where it’s no longer contributing to anything. In and out of combat, the primary goal of Lollipop Chainsaw is the money shot, whether it’s up Starling’s skirt or down her shirt. Reviewed by Chris Crowe (Horrible-Times.For every zombie Juliet Starling decapitates with her chainsaw, someone calls her a whore, talks about masturbating to her, or comments on her gigantic breasts. Oh, and also it is written by James Gunn Horror hero writer of Dawn of the Dead 2004 fame and Slither. If you got that reference just now, then this game is totally for you. It's awesome and it's worth it to take a trip down the halls of San Romero High. So horror enthusiasts, horny teenagers, or just perverted people in general, go out and get this game. Like other Grasshopper games, the graphics can't even marginally contend with the best the consoles have to offer but that's not the point maybe people are losing sight of what the point is- games are fun, and graphics should never come first (I'm talking to you, 'Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2'). 'Lollipop' is designed to inspire multiple play throughs and it definitely succeeds- I've beaten it about twenty times now and I'm still not sick of it. Notable outfits offered are Ash from the Evil Dead series, Katy Perry (or Betty Page, depending on your generation), and the cast of Highschool of the Dead, if that's your thing. In typical sexualized Japanese fashion, the game offers a slew of outfits (some more revealing than others) to dress Juliet in. The music really fits the game nicely and adds a very Tarantino feel. Joan Jett, Dead or Alive, Toni Basil (that Mickey song), and Dragonforce are just some of the artists you will be exposed to throughout the game. Accompanying the bubblegum personality of Juliet is a really kick ass soundtrack. It is even more enjoyable during a second play through once you've earned enough 'sparkle hunting' coins to unlock new chainsaw moves and combos, complete with blood, guts, and sparkles. The game is reminiscent of the glory years of the arcades (there's even an arcade inspired level) and has tremendous replay value. Some may criticize the game play for being too repetitive. The game play and character dynamics are akin to fellow Grasshopper Manufacture titles 'No More Heroes' and 'Shadows of the Damned.' In short: it's fun and it's hilarious. Any fan of his work will love this game immediately. 'Lollipop' oozes with Suda 51 awesomeness. Together, they have a blast bantering while killing every single last member of their graduating class. The barely legal zombie hunter (voiced by Tara Strong of My Little Pony fame) sports her trusty pink chainsaw, and the decapitated head of her boyfriend Nick (played by Michael Rosenbaum). Lollipop Chainsaw Review () It's a birthday from hell in Suda 51's newest offering, 'Lollipop Chainsaw.' The game, available for PS3 and Xbox 360, follows scantily-clad high school cheerleader Juliet Starling as she slices and dices her way through the undead on her 18th birthday.
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