Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The Premium Edition’s practical advantage starts before you even settle into a playthrough: it includes the full game alongside extra content rather than asking you to assemble a preferred version piece by piece. That makes it the cleaner purchase for anyone choosing between editions of Lollipop Chainsaw.

The uncensored content from the overseas edition is the centerpiece of this package. If preserving that version matters to you, it gives the Premium Edition a clear reason to exist beyond its name and box-art appeal. It is a more meaningful inclusion than a token digital extra, particularly for a game you want in its less altered form.

Both English and Japanese voices add genuine choice. A second voice track is the kind of bonus that can change the feel of a replay without demanding that you relearn anything, and it gives returning fans a concrete reason to favor this release. The costumes are less substantial, but they are pleasant finishing touches.

Graphics

The visible additions are the platform-specific costumes: PlayStation 3 gets the Cutie Waitress costume, while Xbox 360 gets the Sexy Rider costume. Pick the version whose outfit you actually prefer, because the costume bonus differs by platform.

Story

This edition does not build its case around a new story chapter or an expanded narrative. Its selling point is access to the base game with the overseas uncensored content intact, so the choice is about which version of that existing experience you want to own.

That distinction matters most if you are particular about regional revisions. The Premium Edition is aimed at the fan who wants the less altered release, not at someone hunting for a separate narrative continuation.

The two voice options are the one addition that can affect how you take in the game’s dialogue. If you enjoy comparing English and Japanese performances, the package gives you a simple excuse to revisit the same story from a different audio angle.

Overall Experience

Lollipop Chainsaw (Premium Edition) earns its premium label through sensible bundled extras rather than sheer quantity. The uncensored overseas content and dual-language voices are the reasons to seek it out; the costumes sweeten the deal without pretending to be more than cosmetics.

Your platform choice has a small but real consequence. Go with PlayStation 3 for Cutie Waitress, or Xbox 360 for Sexy Rider. Neither bonus should decide the purchase on its own, but collectors will appreciate knowing the editions are not identical.

For someone buying Lollipop Chainsaw for the first time, this is the more complete-looking package. For an existing owner, the decision comes down to how much you value the uncensored content, alternate voices, and a single extra costume. It is a worthwhile special edition, though its extras are targeted rather than transformative.

Retro Replay Score

6.5/10