RacingFit check
Is RAYZE worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- First-person shooter players who want short, aim-focused speed runs
- Speedrunners who enjoy searching for fast routes through compact courses
- Competitive players who want to compare course performance on global leaderboards
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad campaign or varied mission structure may find the course-based format narrow.
- Players who prefer forgiving runs may find the strict target and wall penalties demanding.
- Players looking for vehicle-based racing may not find the expected driving mechanics.
Our take on RAYZE
The target-based acceleration makes aiming part of the racing line, but it also leaves little room for recovery: missed shots slow a run and wall contact ends it. The focus is on repeating short courses rather than a broader campaign structure.
What is RAYZE?
RAYZE is a first-person speed-run game built around aiming while racing.
Hitting a target increases speed; missing one slows the run, and hitting a wall ends it. Each course is a short challenge to find a fast route and reach the finish. The game includes dozens of minimal courses, global leaderboards, and music from Lukhash, Buffout Boy, and other artists. Runs focus on aim, reflexes, and spatial orientation, with players able to compete for course times and leaderboard positions. Its short-run format is suited to playing a few courses in a brief session.
How RAYZE plays
- 01Target-based acceleration
- Landing shots on targets builds speed, while missed shots reduce it.
- 02Wall collision penalty
- A collision with a wall ends the run.
- 03Global leaderboards
- Course times can be compared with players worldwide.
- 04Electronic soundtrack
- Music includes tracks by Lukhash and Buffout Boy.
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RAYZE: platforms & release
Is RAYZE worth it?
It is worth it if: first-person shooter players who want short, aim-focused speed runs. Skip it if: players seeking a broad campaign or varied mission structure may find the course-based format narrow.
Where can I download RAYZE?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens RAYZE's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is RAYZE on?
Windows only.
