Leo Faria

The expression “monkey’s paw” is an expression that was coined after the release of the short story of the same name, written by W. W. Jacobs. In it, three wishes are granted to whoever owns an enchanted monkey’s paw, but only with wicked consequences as a punishment for tampering with fate. It became the quintessential expression that means “be careful what you wish for”.

It’s impossible to look at Denshattack and not be reminded of one of the most underrated and underappreciated gems of the ’90s, Sega’s Jet Set Radio. That game revolutionized cel shaded visuals and stood as one of the defining titles of the extreme sports craze that dominated the late ’90s and early 2000s, even if Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater ended up getting most of the credit.

The last big Lego-related release from TT Games was Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, launched a whopping four years ago. For the longest time, a Lego game by the studio was basically a yearly released, always following the same formula: a hub world, fun linear levels to complete, funny dialogue, and a demented amount of collectibles, usually in the shape of additional characters to unlock.