RAYZE
- October 22, 2021
- DreamSkillz
Get on Steam"RAYZE" is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game that offers a unique "AIM RACER" gameplay mechanic. Players must hit targets to accelerate and find the fastest route to the finish line, with the threat of slowing down or losing upon missing or hitting a wall. The game features fabulous music and caters to both casual and hardcore players, promising a challenging and engaging experience. For more from the developers, check out "Blood West" on Steam.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- RAYZE offers a unique blend of fast-paced racing and aim training, providing an addictive gameplay experience that rewards skill and precision.
- The visuals and soundtrack are vibrant and engaging, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game has a high skill ceiling, making it appealing for competitive players who enjoy climbing leaderboards and improving their times.
- Some levels suffer from poor design, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly in later stages where memorization is required.
- The constantly changing field of view can disrupt aiming precision, making it difficult for players to maintain consistent performance.
- The game lacks certain quality-of-life features, such as in-game replays and customizable mouse sensitivity settings, which could enhance the overall experience.
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising the soundtrack as fitting, enjoyable, and even phenomenal. While some tracks stand out more than others, the overall quality enhances the gameplay experience, especially in combination with the game's visuals. Players also appreciate the option to listen to their own music, which adds to the replayability and enjoyment of the game.
“Great arcade style aim training/speed runner game, with cyberdelic environments, cute character designs, and a banger soundtrack.”
“The visuals are stunning and the soundtrack is superb.”
“Such a great title, amazing tracks, great music and a cool storyline to go along with, grab it now!”
“The first thing was the music in the demo video... lukhash?!”
“Decent music, you will like some tracks more than others.”
“3: a soundtrack to download cuz some of those tracks are dope.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their bright, colorful visuals and unique art style, contributing to an engaging experience. While some users noted minor glitches and a desire for more polish, the overall aesthetic is considered appealing and timeless, complementing the gameplay effectively. The combination of stunning visuals and a superb soundtrack enhances the fast-paced action, making it enjoyable for players.
“Very bright and colorful graphics, smooth gameplay.”
“The visuals are stunning and the soundtrack is superb.”
“The visuals are pretty solid and have their own feel when it comes to style; some levels look really nice when zooming through at high speeds.”
“The only complaint I could have for the game is the actual graphics and story being a little more polished, but at the heart of it this game is way more about the actual gameplay than those two things, and it nailed that front.”
“Graphics are simple but will basically never age either.”
“The visuals are pretty solid and have their own feel to them when it comes to style; some levels look really nice when zooming through at high speeds.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging and addictive mechanics that create a fun experience, with players enjoying the core loop and replayability. However, some levels, particularly in the final world, suffer from poor design choices that hinder skill progression. Overall, the game offers a colorful and fast-paced environment that appeals to both beginners and seasoned players, despite minor criticisms regarding graphics and level design.
“Very interesting mechanic with mostly good levels.”
“The gameplay is very addicting and I do find myself trying to go for higher scores on maps I've already beaten.”
“Incredibly challenging level design, but fast-paced and pretty fun for such a simple mechanic.”
“The mechanics of the game itself are somewhat interesting; unfortunately, the gameplay execution is enjoyable to a certain point until it genuinely feels like Aim Lab, except not as fun.”
“Hitting one of these targets causes you to speed up and fly towards it; misses slow you down, and collisions cause you to restart the level. That's about as far as gameplay goes.”
“The only complaint I could have for the game is the actual graphics and story being a little more polished, but at the heart of it, this game is way more about the actual gameplay than those two things, and it nailed that front.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as decent and somewhat forgettable, with a mix of good ideas and hilariously bad dialogue. While the narrative may lack polish, it serves as a backdrop to the engaging gameplay, level design, and overall experience, which are highlighted as the main strengths of the title.
“Decent story, good idea, great level design.”
“Such a great title, amazing tracks, great music and a cool storyline to go along with, grab it now!”
“The game features a so-called 'story mode', complete with some hilariously bad dialogue, and a time attack mode.”
“Forgettable story, unforgettable... everything else.”
“The only complaint I could have for the game is the actual graphics and story being a little more polished, but at the heart of it this game is way more about the actual gameplay than those two things, and it nailed that front.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of enjoyable and tedious; while improving skills and discovering efficient paths can be fun and addictive, some feel that certain achievements are overly grindy and detract from the overall experience.
“The only thing that's meh are very grindy achievements.”
“Finding out all the different paths to get through the levels quickly and then grinding to hit them is fun and addicting even if I'm an aiming noob.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
“The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The game is plagued by lag and performance issues, which makes it frustrating to play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, with many being quickly captivated by its engaging music and stunning visuals.
“It is very replayable, and I was quickly hooked by the music and the visuals.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by intentionally poor dialogue that adds a comedic element to the story mode, enhancing the overall experience with its quirky charm.
“The game features a so-called 'story mode', complete with some hilariously bad dialogue, and a time attack mode.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with absurd situations and quirky characters that keep the laughs coming.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming character designs that enhance its arcade-style gameplay, but it lacks depth in character development, focusing more on speed running and immersive environments rather than evolving narratives or character arcs.
