Denshattack!, the skateboarding train adventure from developer Undercoders, features a standout boss battle in its seventh chapter that draws heavy inspiration from the rhythm game Guitar Hero. This unexpected musical interlude is being highlighted as one of the game's most memorable moments.
The encounter occurs in the "Rainbow Hero" stage against Suzuna Sei, a former child star who now leads a musical gang controlling the railways. Sei reveals her ability to manipulate magnetic currents through music, setting the stage for the unique combat sequence. Players are placed on rails configured like a fretboard and must navigate passing energy notes, similar to playing Guitar Hero. The gameplay incorporates the game's signature Akira slide ability, requiring players to quickly shift between tracks to hit notes that span multiple rails.
This boss fight is set to the high-energy track "I’m the Music," described as a hair metal hyperpop song. The developers have been praised for integrating this rhythm game segment seamlessly within the established gameplay mechanics.
Beyond the specific boss fight, the game's ability to consistently introduce fresh ideas is noted. Despite an initial assumption that the core gimmick of a kickflipping train might become repetitive over the game's approximately eight-hour runtime, Denshattack! reportedly offers new gameplay twists every few levels. These include mechanics like swinging from cranes and participating in Mario Kart-style races, demonstrating a design philosophy that aims to keep the on-rails experience dynamic and unpredictable.
The "Rainbow Hero" stage and its musical boss fight are presented as examples of how the game successfully recontextualizes its skateboarding fundamentals. This creative approach is credited with making Denshattack! more than just a novel concept, delivering an experience that feels like a constantly evolving roller coaster ride.
Denshattack! is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S, with the developer promising further surprising moments throughout the game.