Lollipop Chainsaw Review
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Its disappointing that this is the sort of game that sells. The sexualization and fetishism of violence these days not to mention in your face adult themes is a cheap thrill that sells. It also does nothing to stem the tide of complaints that gaming is nothing but sex, drugs and rock and roll. I know that not all games are going to be non-violent peaceful games but it seems like titles with this type of atmosphere are becoming more and more common.
saintdane05 said:
Honestly, I'm with the in the "could give less than a shit" department. I am a firm believer in the concept of whatever floats your boat. I kind of have to, I watch anime and I don't want to be a hypocrite.
But I don't go online to look at pictures of ponies. I don't go to gaming sites to look at pictures of ponies. I don't go on youtube to look at videos of ponies. and yet everywhere I go I am bombarded with it! I get it, you people like a show, go watch it instead of plastering it everywhere! Is it because it is an odd thing to like? some kind of "special snowflake" instinct? I will stop being a so-called "obnoxious asshole" when I stop having to look at the hundredth crossover MLP pic THAT DAY.
I mean shit, people! I avoid things about the show because it does not interest me, yet I can name every single pony because apparently you people can't like a show without advertising it everywhere!
If there isn't already a market for people sexing while wearing lights of some kind you should probably jump on that.Evil Smurf said:
I see a fortune in your future.
Call it "Sporn: The Future of Adult Entertainment".
Maybe throw a greenscreen behind the windows of the room and have galaxies and stuff going by.
To be honest I agree with you but I believe this game was way better the second time through and here is why. By the end of the first you could hardly upgrade her to play fluid. Once you beat it you have half of the combos and items to finally play graceful enough to continue and actually have more to upgrade through the second time to still make it fun. And as for Nick he stole the show. Well worth my time for his jokes alone.
I'm sorry, but how is it that hard to avoid things your not interested in? I'm legitimately confused on how this isn't avoidable. Here for example you could scroll past The MLP comments. Are people spamming you pony messages every 5 seconds or something? (Ignoring the fact you have been quoted multiple times in this thread.)hydroblitz said:
Anyway. I really have nothing to say on this game. I picked it up based on a friend's recommendation and it's not that bad. I can't really say anything else until I beat it.
Yea, but she can have rocket launchers on her feet.scorptatious said:A hyper-sexualized girl who weilds a chainsaw, has other-wordly powers, and likes to eat lolipops? That sounds familiar...
Although to be fair, she doesn't have that as one of her main weapons.
And the combat in Bayonetta sounds streets ahead of Lollipop. You think Suda would learn after making the same game (gameplay wise) multiple times......but apparently I think he is better at idea pitching then actual game making.
I know this is a hot topic at the moment, but I'm having a hard time dismissing this issue when games like this keep being made. Aside from whether the game is well-made or not, the following objections were both invited and justified by the game's presentation:Sheo_Dagana said:
Yes, Juliet is a parody of a parody, but one that's STILL designed as an earnest sex object. That's just... dishonest. It's another game with a female protagonist as imagined by men to titillate other men. What female protagonists can you recall that weren't male fantasies? Can you name more than three without resorting to silent protagonists or create-your-own-character RPGs? I can name... Heather Mason and... uh, Lightning from FFXIII I guess? And... that one from the abysmal Amy horror game? And Alice from the American McGee arguably. Amaterasu from Okami if we count female animals.
On the other hand - Juliet, Bayonetta, Lara Croft (hopefully not anymore in the new game), BloodRayne, the Heavenly Sword chick, the X-blades chick, the Wet chick, the Velvet Assassin chick, the Blades of Time chick...
Again, the question isn't whether this is inherently wrong (it isn't) but whether having it as a rule is a sign of exclusivity and sexism. Imagine if every movie was just like Sucker Punch.
Honestly, I struggled a bit with the rating but, in the end, still felt it deserved a three. When I say that the gameplay is workable and mediocre, I mean just that: middle of the road. As disappointing as it is, it's at least not broken (which is more than can be said for many games). Also, while things get boring eventually, I had a pretty enjoyable 2.5 - 3 hours up front. That may not sound like much, but in the context of a seven hour experience, it's something.Clearing the Eye said:
The game isn't worthless, just maybe not worth $60. ;-D
I get ya. It's one of those instances where a two feels undeservedly cruel, but (at least to me) a three seems a bit too generous for the amount of quality you get. It can be kind of tricky to sum up your opinion of a game with a single simplistic element. I've personally never cared much about scores or stars or whatever else. I think they can detract from a review in some cases; sadly, a lot of people skim over a review and then look to the final score for the gist. It's easy to give someone the wrong idea.Mike Kayatta said: