Denshattack!

Mighty · 60 top critics · 14 articles · Jun 15, 2026

Undercoders · Fireshine Games

What critics said

Overall, Denshattack! is a unique outing that's fast and fun. Pulling off tricks using a train is such a strange concept, but it works really well. The team has built a wonderful world, putting a twist on the skating genre and coupling it with neat characters and an anime style. If my review hasn't convinced you, there's even a free demo to check out.

Eurogamer100

Irreverent, unpredictable, funny, and unputdownable, Denshattack! is anti-capitalist, pop-punk optimism distilled.

IGN90

Hitting the track and chaining tricks together in Denshattack is a joy, and a constant stream of new ideas means its excellent anime-inspired campaign never runs out of steam.

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Denshattack! news

Denshattack's Free Update Challenges You to Earn Even Harder Platinum Medals on PS5

Return ticket. One of this year's big indie breakouts is Denshattack, an arcadey action game in which you blast through stages in a train that can pull off tricks like a skateboard. It takes a little bit of time to acclimatise to its controls, but once you're there, it's a super fun game that moves really fast and constantly introduces new layers to its gameplay. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Update

"Let's make a better world": Denshattack's developers on counterculture, biker gangs, and the optimism of fighting a mecha with a train

In hindsight, I was a fool for meeting Denshattack’s satirical, irreverent, downright countercultural sensibilities with surprise. Upbeat, even goofy as it is for a train driving game, it shares more common ground with skateboarding games, and while the commodification of skater culture is certainly A Thing, few skaters have ever reapplied their asphalt-eating skills to bootlicking. What remains striking, though, is how specifically '2026' Denshattack's targets are. The main baddies are a rogue

Rock Paper Shotgun / James Archer

Interview

Roundup: Rave Reviews For Denshattack! Make It A Must-Play On Xbox Game Pass

All aboard the hype train. Time to hop on your Xbox because reviews are in for Denshattack! and they're incredibly positive! This definitely ain't no sleeper train, that's for sure, with critics raving over just how much fun they're having with the game. I'm fairly certain plenty of you out there won't have heard a single kick-flipping thing about Denshattack! until now, so here's the rub: Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Denshattack! review

Saturated spectacle can't mask this energetic game's flaws.

PC Gamer / Kerry Brunskill

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Denshattack review: one of 2026's best games so far is a racing ruckus of railways, rebellion, and ramen

I fear I’ve authored some kind of Boy Who Cried Wolf situation, vis à vis Denshattack. It’s shown signs of greatness ever since its reveal last year, but in hindsight, I wonder if my enthusiasm for its silly side – it is undeniably a game about trains doing skateboard-style flips and grinds, sometimes while chased by giant baseballs – ever contributed to an impression of it as a mere novelty. A joke game, disinterested in anything beyond breakneck wackiness. I hope not. Because Denshattack is ut

Rock Paper Shotgun / James Archer

Review

Review: Denshattack! Fast Arcade Action That's Technically Rock-Solid and Highly Addictive

Multi-track drifting!! Denshattack! arrives as a refreshing beacon of optimism in a gaming market often dominated by bleak narratives. Set in a dystopian version of Japan where life persists in the ruined countryside, the game captures a unique blend of excitement and creative energy. Developed by Undercoders - a small Spanish indie studio - this project feels like a long-held ambition realised, offering players a distinctive experience that breaks away from the more sombre trends seen in conte

Digital Foundry

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Denshattack! review

What do Jet Set Radio, the PS1-era Tony Hawk's games, Hi-Fi Rush, and OlliOlli all have in common? Well, aside from being clear influences on Denshattack!, they are all cult classics: games that remain relevant, popular, and influential way beyond their respective eras. And it looks like they've got another stablemate in Undercoders' unlikely arcade grind-'em-up. Because this game is incredible.

Eurogamer / Dom Peppiatt

Review

Denshattack! Review

Hitting the track and chaining tricks together is a joy.

IGN / Tom Marks

Review

Review: Denshattack! (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Yet Bloated Dreamcast Homage

Onsen-sational? From the moment I laid eyes on Denshattack!, there was something about it that had me instantly enamoured. Was it the Dreamcast-inspired bright, blocky colours? The upbeat music? Or the fact that you’re pulling off sick tricks and grinding rails on a freakin’ train? Probably all three, come to think of it. The only sticking point was the gameplay. Would this offer depth and longevity to go with its stellar presentation, or would it be little more than a glorified knock-off of Sub

Nintendo Life

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Denshattack: Designing A New Skateboarding Game Where the Skateboard is A Train

The post Denshattack: Designing A New Skateboarding Game Where the Skateboard is A Train appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire / Danielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor

Interview

Meet Yoshie: Revealing Denshattack!’s first boss battle

Hi everyone! On behalf of our studio Undercoders, and ahead of the game’s launch on July 15, we’re thrilled to give you an exclusive in-depth look at the first boss of Denshattack! Denshattack! is a frenetic trick-based action game where you kickflip, ollie, and grind… as a train! Set in a colorful dystopian version of […]

PlayStation Blog / David Jaumandreu

Announcement

PS5's Crazy Dreamcast Train Game Denshattack Delayed to July

Mind the gap. Denshattack, the very promising and very colourful action game about driving a train very dangerously, has been delayed. Developer Undercoders confirmed the news a while ago, but amid all the Summer Game Fest news, it got a bit lost in the shuffle. Anyway, instead of launching on 17th June, it'll instead arrive a month later on 15th July: Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Delay

Denshattack! Is Delayed Into July To Allow "A Little More Time To Cook"

Inclement weather, perhaps. If you've tried the free demo for Denshattack! on Switch 2, then chances are you're probably itching to play the full game, huh? Well, you'll have to wait a bit longer, we're afraid. Originally scheduled to launch on 17th June 2026, it's now been pushed back to 15th July. This is to allow developer Undercoders "a little more time to cook" to ensure everything's running smoothly.

Nintendo Life

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Feature: "What's This Stupid Thing?" – How One Silly Idea Became The Jet Set Radio-Inspired Denshattack!

"it's goofy, but it's fun". Denshattack! is, in our opinion, one of the most unique games we've seen in quite some time. Sure, the basic gameplay loop of launching into the air to pull off tricks before grinding across some tracks isn't exactly new in itself, but get this... it's a train. It's a train! There's a demo available on the Switch 2 right now following its reveal at the latest Indie World showcase in March, so you can sample it for yourself to see what all the fuss is about. But we rea

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