Denshattack! was probably the coolest game revealed during today’s very long Gamescom Opening Night Live event. But funnily enough, the wild-looking, trick-based anime train game wasn’t actually revealed during the trailer-packed event. Instead, it debuted during ONL’s shockingly good pre-show. And I can’t wait to play it when it launches next year.
Denshattack!’s vibrant colors and eye-popping art immediately caught the attention of everyone at Kotaku and reminded me of Jet Set Radio or even Insomniac’s Sunset Overdrive. And then, we all saw a train do some flips and grinds, and suddenly it became clear that Denshattack! is like a Tony Hawk game, but instead of controlling a person on a skateboard, you control a customizable subway car that can flip, jump, grind, hop, spin, and more across some truly gorgeous scenery. Just watch this trailer and try not to smile.
Here’s how the game’s developers, Undercoders, describe Denshattack!:
Flip, trick, and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colorful Japanese dystopia. Outmatch rival gangs, wreck a shady megacorp, and take back the tracks with nothing but skill, speed, and style. Hop aboard your custom gravity-defying train and embark on a hectic quest to defeat the sinister Miraido corporation, alongside a vibrant pack of outcasts.
According to the game’s trailer on YouTube, Denshattack! contains over 50 levels to complete, a full combo system, and “slick beats” from composer Tee Lopes, who helped create the music for games like Sonic Mania and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. It also features “bizarre boss fights” and multiple regions of Japan to discover and explore while doing sick flips as a big train. This is definitely one of those video game concepts, like doing dental work on a shark, that I never thought about, but now that I’ve seen it, I must play it as soon as possible.
Denshattack! doesn’t have a specific release date yet, but is set to launch in Spring 2026. You can wishlist the game now on Steam.
