"RAZED is a speedrunning platform game with 60 levels across six worlds, each with unique abilities and boss battles. Race against time, employing skills like super-speed bursts and mega-jumps, while avoiding obstacles and discovering shortcuts. Compete with friends and the world via online leaderboards, and challenge ghost data."
The game features vibrant visuals and a fun, energetic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a challenging and addictive gameplay loop, with a focus on speedrunning and replayability through collectibles and upgrades.
The level design encourages players to think strategically about their movements, making each successful run feel rewarding.
The controls are imprecise and can be unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments where players get stuck or fail due to poor physics.
The upgrade system is convoluted, with some upgrades being mandatory for progression, which can feel unfair and poorly designed.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as clipping through surfaces and inconsistent interactions with bounce pads, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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15%
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag; while it starts off engaging with fluid controls and interesting mechanics, it quickly becomes marred by bugs, unintuitive design, and inconsistent physics. Players appreciate the complexity and variety introduced as they progress, but many find the core mechanics flawed and tedious, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players enjoy the speedrun potential and the challenge of mastering the game's intricacies.
“The main point for me is the gameplay; it's just fun.”
“Gameplay in Razed feels great to play; controls are fluid.”
“Each chapter unlocks a new ability, which means that the gameplay gets more complex and entertaining as the game goes on.”
“The game looks cool and plays well at the beginning, then it quickly gets ruined by bugs and bad gameplay design, unfortunately.”
“Razed shoots itself in the foot by making the basic mechanics so unintuitive and tedious, so this is not a game I can recommend to anyone.”
“The game physics and mechanics are not as precise as the game requires you to be.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its energetic and stylized quality, complementing the visuals and gameplay. While some players find the soundtrack repetitive or unappealing, most agree that it fits the game's atmosphere well and enhances the overall experience. However, a few reviewers noted that technical issues overshadowed their enjoyment of the music.
“The music is highly energetic and consistent with the style of the game.”
“Smooth and clean graphics and a great soundtrack.”
“The music I can't judge - I didn't like the first track, so I turned it off and kind of forgot about it.”
“The vibe is absolutely wonderful, with wonderful stylized visuals and an energetic if somewhat repetitive soundtrack.”
“The controls are responsive, and the soundtrack keeps up with the fast-paced action throughout!”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their wonderful stylized visuals and clean presentation, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While the art style is described as simple, it remains visually appealing, and the energetic soundtrack complements the graphics well, despite some noting its repetitiveness. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The vibe is absolutely wonderful, with stylized visuals and an energetic, if somewhat repetitive, soundtrack.”
“The art style is pretty nice; nothing too complicated, but pleasant to look at.”
“The visuals are the star and the main reason I own this game.”
“The visuals are the star and the only reason I own this game.”
“This game at its core has a lot going for it: clean visuals, speedrunning tools, humor, and challenge.”
“The vibe is absolutely wonderful, with stylized visuals and an energetic if somewhat repetitive soundtrack.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game offers high replayability, featuring 60 levels, a focus on speed running, and numerous upgrades to unlock. Players find it addictive and engaging, enhanced by online leaderboards that encourage competition. Overall, it provides excellent value for money with substantial replay value.
“Value for money is good; you get 60 levels for a tenner, and there's a decent amount of replay value.”
“Replayability level in Razed is high, with speed running being a large focus for this game.”
“Value for money is good, you get 60 levels for a tenner and there's a decent amount of replay value.”
“Overall, Razed is a race against time, an addictive fast-paced free running game with plenty of replay value.”
“Ultra-replayable with tons of upgrades to unlock and online leaderboards.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The story is considered minimal and not essential to the gameplay, with some users finding it mildly amusing and better than a simple series of levels. While the narrative is not a focal point, it does provide a cohesive thread that enhances the experience, particularly during enjoyable boss fights.
“Boss fights are a lot of fun and add to the small story involved.”
“Even though the game does not need a story, it is nice to see that it is somewhat tied together, instead of just a series of levels.”
“Nothing more than that, think Neon White without the story or characters.”
“The story is mildly amusing, but not essential to the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, particularly when players get stuck on edges, though the issues are generally not considered overly frustrating.
“Sometimes buggy when you get stuck on edges, but not too annoying.”
“For one, it's buggy as heck.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a well-integrated sense of humor, particularly in its dialogue, which enhances the overall experience without overwhelming the gameplay. Players appreciate the balance between humor and challenge, contributing to the game's appeal.
“This game at its core has a lot going for it: clean visuals, speedrunning tools, humor, and challenge.”
“There is some humor in the moments of dialogue that serves to enhance the game without overwhelming it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in Razed to be frustrating due to its unintuitive and tedious mechanics, leading to a negative overall experience that discourages recommendations.
“Razed shoots itself in the foot by making the basic mechanics so unintuitive and tedious, so this is not a game I can recommend to anyone.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found myself spending hours on mindless tasks that offered little reward, which completely drained my enthusiasm for the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the game's optimization is affected by performance issues, as running slowly or stopping can deplete the energy meter, while faster movement and collecting gems help to replenish it. This mechanic creates a dynamic but potentially frustrating experience, depending on the game's overall performance.
“The game runs slowly and often stops, making it frustrating to use abilities as they drain your energy meter.”
“The optimization is poor; the game lags significantly, especially when trying to pick up gems.”
“I frequently experience performance issues that hinder my ability to enjoy the game.”