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Denshattack!

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Denshattack! (7h 45m in total). The problem that came up most: tutorial teaches too many controls too quickly to absorb, in 2 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 7h 45m analysed · English · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
52
Ideas
5
Highlights
18

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 1h analysed: 14 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 19 problems, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 3, 1h analysed: 20 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 47 min analysed: 14 problems, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 58 min analysed: 13 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 10 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 1h analysed: 2 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 7, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 1h analysed: 6 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
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Problems (52)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bugblocking

    gpu usage spikes and game stutters badly right after loading

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bugblocking

    dare objective broken during final stage

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    risky skip attempts rely on a checkpoint to avoid a softlock

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Bug

    reset to default button resets every settings screen instead of just one

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Bug

    player got stuck in a hit state during a hazard

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Bug

    transfer trick can trigger even with no track present

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Confusion

    tutorial teaches too many controls too quickly to absorb

    2 of 8 streams · 8 moments

    8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Confusion

    controls are hard to recall after time away from the game

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Confusionblocking

    trick and jump trigger conditions on rail sections are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Confusion

    advanced tricks and tunnel track connections behave inconsistently and unpredictably

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Confusion

    trick input mapping (which stick or trigger) is confusing at first

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusion

    jump timing during the mountain chase feels inconsistent

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    scoring system is never explained to the player

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    wall riding height and positioning rules are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    jump and trick direction controls are hard to remember

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    players keep mixing up jump and brake inputs

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    trick-restricted zones on courses aren't clearly telegraphed

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    tricks stay locked through a long opening tutorial stretch

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    charge jump mechanic and its cancel option are not clearly explained

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    trick timing cues on track are easy to misjudge

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    unclear when tricks are allowed while riding certain train states

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    unclear how to interact with enemy or obstacle objects

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    Trad Goth outfit name doesn't clearly match its look

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    goal time leaderboard threshold is unclear compared to gold time

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Frustration

    no way to skip tutorial dialogue and cutscenes during runs

    1 of 8 streams · 10 moments

    10 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Frustration

    platinum medals are hard to earn and old gold runs weren't counted

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Frustration

    chasing high combo scores and leaderboard times feels extremely difficult

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Frustration

    new chapter 5 tricks are considered too hard for 90% category

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Frustration

    frame rate drops require manually lowering graphics settings

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Frustration

    manual trick animations block the camera in both directions

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Frustration

    score rank feels unclear or unfair even after doing well

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Frustration

    chapter 6 race demands a top-three finish, forcing repeated restarts

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Frustration

    opponent bot spawns too early and can only be banned from results

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Frustration

    a specific late game skip is seen as too difficult

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Frustration

    joining late to yukase causes instant death

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Frustration

    charge jump does not work inside tunnels unlike other surfaces

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Frustration

    advanced tricks feel much harder than basic and intermediate ones

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Frustration

    losing the no crash challenge goal feels punishing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Frustration

    boss obstacle telegraphs come too fast to react to

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Frustration

    gold medal requirement on courses fails without a clear reason

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Frustration

    a vehicle part repeatedly falls off during driving, causing tense play

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Frustration

    crashing wipes the player's entire accumulated score

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    obstacle hit detection feels unfair during chase sequences

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    collectible and progress tracking unclear during level runs

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    default audio levels needed manual retuning after loading in

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    a rail kink requires precise jump then transfer for height

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Frustration

    cave dive trick fails more often than expected

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Frustration

    green train paint option looks like an odd customization choice

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Frustration

    save file selection menu is easy to misclick

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Frustration

    early levels feel too easy for a speedrun

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Frustration

    onsen exit side objective feels like unwanted busywork

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    aspect ratio and language settings are fiddly to configure

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (5)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #53Suggestion

    hard two minute timer forces waiting on the first level

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #54Suggestion

    no way to choose which version of the world map song plays

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #55Comparison

    stunt driving mechanics similar to skateboard games

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #56Comparison

    gold time challenges compare unfavorably to neon white's red times

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #57Comparison

    mountain chase music reminds player of sonic rush

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (18)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #58Highlight

    world map song gains lyrics after earning all gold medals

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #59Highlight

    landing a hard trick was a standout exciting moment

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #60Highlight

    soundtrack gets praised repeatedly, even drew the streamer in before playing

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #61Highlight

    grinding and rail tricks feel satisfying even when unintentional

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #62Highlight

    loading and world map screens well received, compared to Sonic Rush

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #63Highlight

    wacky Looney Tunes-style course gimmicks land well

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #64Highlight

    reaching gold rank on a stage for the first time

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #65Highlight

    players enjoy the variety and clean look of train stickers

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #66Highlight

    players can already perform tricks before being taught them

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #67Highlight

    cute npc character designs get a positive reaction

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #68Highlight

    protagonist voice acting well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #69Highlight

    train station intro reads as authentic to real Japanese trains

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #70Highlight

    story choice to blow up the corporate factory lands well

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #71Highlight

    trick and flow gameplay clicks once past the second course

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #72Highlight

    positive reaction to hot rod color options in the garage

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #73Highlight

    climbing the global leaderboard felt like a rewarding achievement

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #74Highlight

    new color palette options matched the player's existing look

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #75Highlight

    race track music well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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About this page

Speech was transcribed on our own machine and an AI model picked out the moments. Every item in the full report quotes the streamer's actual words, checked against the transcript; 129 of 135 candidate moments passed that check. Only counts and short issue titles are public. Quotes and streamer names stay in the private report.

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