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I remember stumbling onto Raze during a late-night gaming spree and getting totally hooked within minutes. You pick a side—humans or aliens—and dive into a rapid-fire world where every corner might hide an enemy or a sweet new shotgun waiting to be tested. The single-player campaign eases you in with simple wave battles before ramping up into tougher objectives and surprise boss tones. It’s kind of amazing how something that started as a browser Flash game managed to pack so much punch.

What really keeps you on your toes are the movement options. You’ve got your standard run-and-gun deal, but throw in slides, double jumps and a nifty grappling hook, and suddenly you’re bouncing around the map like it’s a trampoline park. Weapons range from laser rifles to melee swords, and each one has its own recoil, fire rate and reload quirks. It sounds like a small thing, but when you’re under fire, those details really matter.

If you ever get tired of the storyline, the multiplayer modes are ready to pick up the slack. Team deathmatches can get chaotic in the best way—there’s nothing like sneaking up on a rival in a corridor and sending them flying with a grenade launcher. Capture the flag adds a layer of strategy, and there’s even co-op challenges where you and a buddy roll through mutant hordes. It’s a blast whether you’re playing alone or with friends, and matches are usually short enough that you’ll want to jump right back in.

Visually, Raze isn’t trying to be the next big 3D blockbuster—it sticks with a clean, stylized look that’s easy to follow when bullets fly everywhere. The sound design nails that satisfying “thwack” of a melee hit and the zing of energy weapons. Before you know it, half an hour has disappeared in a blur of bright explosions and clutch moments. If you’re in the mood for a quick dose of slick shooter action that doesn’t require a massive download, Raze remains worth firing up.