Ray Chase, the voice of Cyclops in X-Men ‘97, has ‘1,000 freaking hours’ in Slay the Spire and is running a ‘smell build’ in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: ’ I wear perfumes and walk into battle with my fancy boy outfit’
Ray Chase, the voice actor behind Cyclops in X-Men ‘97, is a dedicated PC gamer with approximately 1,000 hours logged in Slay the Spire. Featured in PC Gamer’s “Disk Cleanup” series—an interview feature exploring the gaming setups and habits of industry personalities—Chase discusses his current playthrough of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, where he’s pursuing what he calls a “smell build.” This creative approach involves wearing perfumes and fashionable outfits while engaging in combat, blending role-playing game mechanics with personal style.
Chase’s gaming passion has deep roots in the shareware era. His introduction to PC gaming came through a vintage DOS computer from his father’s accounting job, where he experienced formative titles including Duke Nukem 1 and 2, Ken’s Labyrinth, Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold, Wolfenstein 3D, and Jack Pack. He particularly fondled memories of Jack Pack’s built-in level editor, which sparked creative exploration. These experiences from PC gaming’s golden age cultivated a lifelong connection to the platform.
The “Disk Cleanup” feature explores beyond mere gaming preferences, investigating desktop organization and which titles professionals keep permanently installed. Chase’s extensive engagement with roguelike deckbuilders and creative RPG playstyles exemplifies how entertainment industry professionals maintain substantial connections to gaming culture alongside their primary careers.