{"rewrite":{"id":"r_45212198e70e430836820275","clusterId":"c_913aca710d09de1a9c1d85ab","slug":"undercoders-interview-train-attack-is-skateboarding-on-japanese-rail","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Undercoders Interview: Train Attack Is Skateboarding on Japanese Rail","summary":"Undercoders director David Jaumandreu spoke with Game Spark about Train Attack, the action game that treats Japanese trains like skateboards. The idea came from playing with Takara Tomy Plarail toys. The game launched July 15 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, and features over 60 stages across 8 regions and 46 prefectures.","whyItMatters":"The interview details how a toy-inspired concept became a full release, with the studio reporting strong reception including a Metacritic score of 88 and 98% positive Steam reviews at the time of the interview.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eTrain Attack began as a joke with toy trains. Undercoders director David Jaumandreu told Game Spark he was flipping a Takara Tomy Plarail set like a skateboard, and the motion was funny enough that he started asking what a game around it would feel like. The team was skeptical at first, but a simple prototype convinced them it could work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game launched July 15 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. It has more than 60 stages, 8 regions, and all 46 prefectures. Players jump, grind, drift, and combo tricks across cities, grasslands, volcanoes, and sea areas. The game supports Japanese text and full Japanese voice acting, with cutscenes featuring Hana Takeda, Shoko Arai, Motoki Sakuma, Katsunori Okai, and Nikerai Faranaze.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaumandreu cited Tony Hawk\u0026#39;s Pro Skater, Jet Set Radio, and Densha de GO! as influences, along with manga and anime including Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Initial D. He said the team kept the project secret for over two years before its Gamescom 2025 reveal, where the trailer drew cheers and a two-hour line for the demo.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Train Attack's creator cites Plarail toys as the spark, which explains the toy-like physics and the game's focus on playful movement over simulation.","twitterPost":"Train Attack's Plarail inspiration explains its toy-like physics and playful approach to Japanese rail.","threadsPost":"Train Attack's director credits Plarail toys for the idea, which shows in the game's toy-like physics and playful tone. It's less a train simulator and more a skateboarding game set on rails, with over 60 stages across 8 regions.","newsletterBlurb":"Undercoders director David Jaumandreu explained to Game Spark how Train Attack grew from a Plarail toy joke into a full action game. The release covers all 46 prefectures and ships with complete Japanese voice acting. Jaumandreu also discussed the game's influences and post-launch plans.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/05/170243.html\",\"title\":\"「たくさんの人が、日本の電車を大好きなんです！」ハチャメチャ電車ACT『電車アタック』【開発者インタビュー】\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":6116,"outputTokens":718,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786330913,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T02:53:59.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-10T02:56:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-10T02:53:59.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_913aca710d09de1a9c1d85ab","canonicalTitle":"「たくさんの人が、日本の電車を大好きなんです！」ハチャメチャ電車ACT『電車アタック』【開発者インタビュー】","representativeArticleId":"a_42357234d8e90fa7de67946e","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"電車アタック\"],\"studios\":[\"Undercoders\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-05T08:30:02.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-05T08:30:02.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-10T02:56:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/05/170243.html","title":"「たくさんの人が、日本の電車を大好きなんです！」ハチャメチャ電車ACT『電車アタック』【開発者インタビュー】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["電車アタック"],"studios":["Undercoders"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}