Replaced Reviews
REPLACED is an unforgettable adventure that was well worth the wait all these years. It’s the perfect blend of a cinematic action-adventure set in a pixel-art world with a profound story about the division of society and the journey of self-discovery. Beautiful art style, a very good combat system, platforming elements, puzzles, and phenomenal music and cinematography come together to create a unique combination that makes this one of the best indie games of the year.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Supremely beautiful and with impeccable atmosphere at every turn, Replaced struggles with its game-to-narrative pacing and repetitive gameplay mechanics. Still, the big picture is so lovingly crafted and gorgeous that all minor issues are fairly easy to ignore.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
An atmospheric action game with enchanting 2.5D pixel graphics. The combat is wonderfully dynamic. When it all comes together, I feel like John Wick on steroids – or whatever the performance-enhancing drugs are called in this retro-futuristic world.
Review in German | Read full review
REPLACED doesn’t reinvent the puzzle platformer because at the core, you’re still moving blocks, climbing ladders, and sneaking around. The platforming lacks precision, as it's more Prince of Persia than modern platformer, and the entire experience is missing the polish it deserves with plenty of minor technical hiccups along the way. Despite the flaws, REPLACED rises above most platformers thanks to a compelling narrative, strong atmosphere from the excellent cinematography, moody tone from the original score, impeccable art direction and the infusion of a weighty, free flowing combat system inspired by Rocksteady, all of which made REPLACED feel irreplaceable.
Between story, aesthetics and gameplay, REPLACED is a coherent and satisfying experience that knows how to lean into its cyberpunk soul and its 2D structure without overreaching. The game doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it channels its influences and atmosphere into a tight, unified package, offering around ten hours of action, exploration and reflection on the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Replaced is a stunning achievement in art direction and atmosphere that just needed a bit more time in the oven - but what's here is well worth your time despite the rough edges.
One of the standout indie titles of 2026 in terms of gameplay and narrative. For those who enjoy fast-paced action combined with a story that makes you reflect on choices, this game is a perfect fit!
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
REPLACED is a few tweaks away from being a great experience, but we’re not there yet.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Replaced is a seamless experience that grabs your attention from the outset and doesn’t let go. The seamless platforming and combat make you feel like an action star in one of your favorite blockbusters, a sensation enhanced by the excellent 2.5D visual style, which sometimes uses camera angles inspired by movies to heighten the action. There’s no doubt that REPLACED will become a go-to reference for anyone wanting to show that pixel graphics can be just as beautiful as realistic 3D. This modern-day classic has already made its way to the top of my Game of the Year list, and it will be hard to dethrone.
There's so much more to Replaced than just the (incredibly) beautiful looks. While the game world alone can completely captivate you visually, the combination of exploration, platforming and the Batman Arkham-style combat system is incredibly fun to play. Aside from a few minor visual glitches in the last two chapters the game had no major technical issues and especially its worldbuilding completely drew me in.
Review in German | Read full review
"A Cinematic Cyberpunk Masterpiece" REPLACED delivers a cohesive experience that relies more on strong art direction and deep storytelling than on gameplay innovation. The real success here comes from the balance between the story, atmosphere, and visual design, while the gameplay remains traditional but polished. The game suffers from repetition and a lack of system expansion, but it undoubtedly stands out as one of the strongest indie experiences of 2026.
Review in Arabic | Read full review