Crazy Train Rides Through Japan — “Denshattack” Is the New Arcade Favorite

Denshattack! is a new indie game from Barcelona that combines wild train action with the feel of an arcade skateboarding game. On paper, this idea sounds pretty crazy—but on the PC, it works surprisingly well.

Within the first few minutes of Denshattack!, one thing becomes clear: sticking to schedules or transporting passengers? Not a chance. Your locomotive behaves more like a professional skateboarder. It jumps, does flips, grinds on the tracks, performs wall rides, and strings together spectacular tricks so you can rack up as many points as possible with your high-speed train. It immediately brings to mind the golden age of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater—only with a completely new concept.

Combos are at the heart of Denshattack!’s gameplay. Every jump, every grind, and every trick increases your score multiplier, which you need to keep going for as long as possible. Just like in classic skateboarding games, even a small mistake can end your entire combo. That’s why it’s important to plan your routes in advance, choose the right paths, and maintain enough speed to seamlessly link the individual elements of each level.

Speed plays a crucial role here. The 60 levels—spread across 8 regions and 46 prefectures of a reimagined Japan—are designed as massive playgrounds and offer various routes for different playstyles. Some paths are full of obstacles for spectacular trick combinations, while others focus on speed and smooth rides. This freedom invites you to play levels over and over again, improve your high score, and discover new lines.

But Denshattack! isn’t just about chasing high scores. Time and again, massive boss enemies will stand in your way—enemies that are as surprising as they are impressive. In these battles, you’ll need to master the mechanics you’ve learned: maintaining momentum, executing the right tricks at the right moment, and skillfully using the environment to defeat gigantic mechanical worms or living castles.

The game world is set in a colorful, futuristic Japan, where train routes wind through urban neighborhoods as well as idyllic landscapes and completely fantastical environments. The whole experience is rounded out by a distinctive art style reminiscent of Japanese games from the early 2000s and the Dreamcast arcade era.

With its unusual concept, fast-paced gameplay, and wonderfully quirky charm, Denshattack! is undoubtedly one of the most original surprises of the year. It’s proof that even a simple idea can become something truly special with enough creativity and personality.

If you love arcade games that focus on instant fun and high-score challenges, you definitely shouldn’t miss out on this one!