Denshattack! Reviews
Denshattack! is set in a dystopian Japan, though you wouldn't know it. Like Sunset Overdrive and, further back, Jet Set Radio, the colours are che...
Denshattack! is absurd, campy, excessive and makes its tricks and speed look and feel effortless through the real craft that has gone into the tightness of its controls, cinematic eye and visual language.
If you’re still on the fence about Denshattack!, I’ll leave you with this: Denshattack! is the type of game worth keeping installed on your hard drive. In short bursts, it has just the right amount of high-octane stylish platforming needed for winding down after a long day. In longer-form settings, it rewards those in it for the long haul with exhilarating tricks, multiple forms of mastery, and satisfying high-score chases. It’s a must-play of 2026, especially if you’ve been hankering for a Tony Hawk– or SSX Tricky-inspired locomotive fever dream with outstanding art design and soundtrack.
Denshattack! is a resounding success and a benchmark for other titles in the genre to be judged by.
Denshattack! is a breakneck, stylish thrill ride packed with chaotic gameplay, eye-catching visuals, and an unforgettable soundtrack. Despite occasional control issues, this is one train ride I never wanted to end.
A bright, beautiful rollercoaster ride packed full of heart that you won't want to put to down.
Denshattack! is a fast, fun, and colourful arcade title with infectious positivity that acts as a great companion for its main selling point: trains that can do kickflips.
When it comes to gameplay, there has never been a title quite like Denshattack. Fusing parkour, speed, and a complicated tricktionary make for an experience wholly its own. And that experience is pure adrenaline, packed with heart-pumping stunts, gorgeous and varied settings, and an unscratchable itch to dive back in for just one more try at that elusive gold medal.
Denshattack! is a vibrant and crazy game that has you driving a train and pulling off tricks to get the highest score. It is challenging and can make you rage, but it’s so addictive!
A tram instead of a skateboard, in Japanese style. The dizzying speed and powerful gameplay make this game impossible to miss.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Overall, Denshattack is a game that knows exactly where its strengths lie and builds the entire experience around them. While its anime-inspired story is enjoyable enough, it's ultimately the gameplay that steals the show. Excellent level design, a rewarding scoring system, high replay value, and fantastic audiovisual presentation come together to create an experience that's consistently exciting from start to finish. The only notable drawback is the steep learning curve required to master its extensive trick system, but for players who enjoy refining their skills and chasing higher scores, Denshattack stands out as one of the most entertaining indie games in recent years.
Review in Persian | Read full review
It's oozing with style and succeeds in driving home the lunacy of a kickflipping train home with a well thought-out arsenal of tricks and enough variety to make this on-rails sonata a pleasing tune of a video game. In some ways, this might be my favorite 3D Sonic game. In other ways, it's a sequel to Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam. The comparisons can carry on, but Denshattack endures beyond it because it doesn't neatly fit a specific comparison or stereotype. Denshattack is Denshattack.
Denshattack! is a throwback to a time when games were allowed to be weird. A train pulling off skateboard tricks at high speeds while fending off a Voltron-style mech sounds strange even during the heights of the PSone/Dreamcast/early PS2 eras. The execution is excellent all around, and Denshattack! nails all of the familiar elements of other games while still feeling very original instead of being a homage to a particular cult title. This is a fantastic game, and the only reason to pass is if you tend to shy away from the extreme sports genre.
Proving to be more than just an innovative idea, Denshattack! manages to combine creativity with substance in a game that draws on excellent narrative and design solutions to support a well-structured gameplay system. And even though it may seem bigger than it should be, it offers a complete and diverse adventure, guaranteeing hours of carefree fun.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Proving that style is eternal, Denshattack! brings the heat and incredible tunes this summer with the best multi-track drifting this side of Japan.
A brilliant and addictive arcade game that takes old formulas for success into the unexplored world of stunt trains with outstanding execution.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The game offers an incredibly enjoyable experience with exceptional replay value. It is an outstanding title, crafted with remarkable attention to detail, from its charming artistic direction to its polished and cohesive gameplay. It’s abundantly clear that the developers took their time to refine every aspect of the experience, resulting in a game that is fun, meticulously polished, and complete in every sense.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Denshattack is a spectacular game that oozes style from every pore, perfect for both longtime fans of skateboarding games and first-time players, yet equally capable of providing every player with an extremely rewarding and fun experience. Thanks to its wealth of content and its simple yet engaging story, the game will keep players hooked throughout its entire duration and offer them an exceptional experience.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Racing across Japan, Emi and the other Denshattackers populate an increasingly crowded loading screen, filled with absurd characters sharing the train's space. It's so easy to forget that this video game isn't Japanese , because it shares two of the characteristics recurring in Japanese video games and trains: a love for what you're doing and a concern for those who board, whether passengers or gamers.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Fun, bright, packed with challenges and with one of the year's best soundtracks, Denshattack! is a joy to behold at all times.