Denshattack! has earned
widespread acclaim from critics thanks to its fast-paced gameplay,
stylish anime-inspired presentation, and inventive blend of extreme
sports, platforming, and rhythm mechanics. While several reviewers note
its steep learning curve and demanding controls, most agree that
mastering its systems delivers a rewarding, energetic experience packed
with creativity, memorable moments, and nonstop momentum.
8.9
Average Score (adjusted)
Confidence: High
Some disagreement
Reviews: 7
Top Review: EuroGamer (10.0)
Spread: 2.0
â 9 / 10
IGN verdict is that Denshattack is an excellent anime-inspired trick-based action game with rewarding gameplay and a constant stream of fresh mechanics. While its steep learning curve and familiar story may not appeal to everyone, IGN praises its satisfying trick system, energetic style, and consistently enjoyable experience.
â 5 / 5
EuroGamer concludes that Denshattack! is an incredible, unputdownable arcade game that brilliantly blends influences like Tony Hawk, Jet Set Radio, and OlliOlli into a uniquely funny and stylish experience. The main pros highlighted are its sublime game feel and controls once mastered, its irreverent and kind-spirited humour, its stunning aesthetic and presentation, its rewarding challenge that avoids feeling unfair, and its surprising sense of discovery. The cons mentioned include a frustratingly steep learning curve and initial slow start, with early levels feeling staccato, samey, and flat in their linear design.
â 9 / 10
But Why Tho? concludes that Denshattack! is a wonderfully surprising and memorable game that provides hours of explosive goofy fun. The main pros are its fast, fluid, and thrilling gameplay, excellent boss fights, superb soundtrack, eye-catching punk-anime visuals, and a surprisingly refreshing narrative with endearing characters. The cons are that the constant high speed can make obstacles feel like they appear out of nowhere, and the initial onboarding is overwhelming due to being bombarded with important gameplay information.
â 88 / 100
COGconnected concludes that Denshattack! is a phenomenal and wholly unique single-player experience, loaded with content and featuring a refreshing originality in every aspect. The main pros are its unique combination of racing, extreme sports, platform, and rhythm gameplay, its phenomenal Dreamcast-era inspired aesthetics and music, and its loads of content with level variety. The cons are that it is single-player only with no multiplayer or online rankings, and the busy visuals can make it difficult to see prompts during fast-paced tracks.
â 8.5 / 10
GameInformer concludes that Denshattack is a truly novel, delightful, and weird action sports simulator that successfully captures the childhood fantasy of a stunt-driving train, with constant surprises and a willingness to throw high-speed obstacles that keep it exciting throughout its 13-hour length. The main pros are its unique and novel concept, impressive ability to constantly mix up gameplay with absurd scenarios, generous checkpoints, and its frequent new mechanics and surprises. The cons are that the intensity and speed made the reviewer never feel compelled to learn the intricate trick system, and the plot and characters, while interesting, were not particularly moving or memorable.
â 4.5 / 5
HardcoreGamer concludes that Denshattack! is a huge, fun, crazy bag of pure videogame madness that feels like a lost Dreamcast game, running at full tilt from the very first level and never letting up. The main pros are its fantastic hand-crafted set-pieces in each level, super-stylish design, and plenty of freedom to max out its on-rails levels. The only con mentioned is that it makes you wish gaming history had taken a second crack at evolving from the PS2 and Dreamcast days.
â 8 / 10
Push Square concludes that Denshattack is a blast and a cohesive game that delivers big fun at every turn, rewarding skill and quick thinking in a way that feels old school and fresh at the same time . The main pros are its unique, arcadey gameplay, rewarding challenge, varied levels, good pacing of new mechanics, brilliant set pieces including boss encounters, and its colourful cel-shaded presentation with a great soundtrack . The cons are its steep learning curve and complex controls due to the sheer volume of mechanics, which can feel overwhelming at the beginning, as well as splashy effects and a shaky camera that can sometimes get in the way during high-speed action .
Overwhelmingly Positive
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