On-rails games are experiencing renewed interest, with Nintendo's Star Fox remake and the new title Denshattack! demonstrating the appeal of this design approach. Denshattack!, developed by Undercoders, disguises itself as a train game but delivers an experience closer to high-speed skateboarding adventure through vibrant, stylized Japan, where players navigate carefully choreographed levels at breakneck speeds performing aerial tricks and grinds.

The on-rails structure proves effective because it allows developers to craft precisely orchestrated sequences of obstacles and surprises without burdening players with navigation decisions. As players progress through environments, they unlock new abilities such as gravity manipulation and wind-current gliding that expand movement options. The focused level design, typically lasting just minutes, maintains momentum and keeps players engaged with frequent surprises and opportunities for impressive stunts.