Replaced Reviews
Replaced is a beautiful game to look at and experience, but it struggles on the gameplay side. It ranges from the simplicity (not necessarily a flaw) of platforming sections to the structural issues of combat. My experience with the game was a mix of love and frustration: moments that made me say “wow” contrasted with others that felt genuinely frustrating. The narrative is engaging, and side quests are a welcome addition, but they too suffer from an overall sense of sluggish pacing. Replaced is clearly designed as a slow-paced experience meant to be savored, and even the character’s movement reflects this. However, this approach may discourage some players, especially since the overall structure and side content can become monotonous over time. Some mechanics and rough edges feel reminiscent of games from the late ’90s. All things considered, Replaced remains an incredibly captivating title that falls short of a higher score due to gameplay shortcomings typical of a debut project. Still, I would recommend it to fans of the cyberpunk genre, they are unlikely to be disappointed.
Overall, I think that Replaced is a game that will appeal to plenty of people. Fans of the genre will find an excellent 2D action platformer game, and anyone who enjoys dystopian fiction or the cyberpunk artstyle will find a gorgeous world with plenty of the genre's staples given a fun (ie depressing) twist. Even if you don't fall into any of these classes, I genuinely think you'll find an incredibly fun game that, granted, doesn't try to change a whole lot, but does everything right.
Replaced is a game that relies much more on sensory experience than on mechanical complexity. It wants to be felt, observed, and interpreted rather than mastered.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
REPLACED shines with gorgeous 2.5D art and an engaging narrative, but REACH’s journey is hampered by repetitive combat and some uninspired platforming.
Replaced isn’t just visually striking; it delivers a strong, well-rounded experience with standout pixel art, an engaging story, and surprising twists that keep you invested until the end. Its cinematic gameplay and excellent soundtrack further elevate the experience. While minor technical issues exist, they don’t significantly impact the overall impression.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Replaced respects your time, rewards your patience, and delivers a world that feels as good to move through as it does to look at. Once its systems click, it becomes an experience that’s easy to appreciate and hard to put down.
Replaced fits its narrative in many ways. The story and visuals are incredible, among some of the best I have seen. The combat tries too many things, but does get credit for trying. The characters feel alive, with history baked into their every interaction. And Reach is a superb main character, a childlike AI forced to be a different type of tool in search of what their purpose is. Replaced has its flaws, especially during combat. But I don’t think those flaws stack up enough to detract from the things it does with a master’s touch. Replaced reaches for the stars, but only ends up hitting the moon. And that’s still pretty good.
REPLACED captivated me from the very start. The visuals set the tone immediately and that is backed up by an engaging story, incredible world, fun traversal and punchy combat. We waited a long time for the game to release, and I’m happy to report that it was absolutely worth the wait.
Replaced is a game that put more effort into portraying its fascinating world than creating fun or meaningful events within it.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Reach and his story in REPLACED is an apt one in a time where AI is slowly replacing us, both in every day life and artistically. You’d be hardpressed to find a better looking 2.5D platformer, or one that is as tight and enjoyable an experience as this one. I cannot get it out of my head, and would urge anyone to give it a go.
REPLACED doesn’t feel like it’s trying to compete by being bigger or louder than everything else. It’s doing something smarter. It’s focusing on mood, detail, and a clear vision. And honestly, that works in its favor. There’s a sense of confidence in how the game presents itself. It doesn’t rush. It doesn’t over-explain. It lets the player step in and figure things out. If everything comes together the way it looks like it might, REPLACED could end up being one of those games people remember not because it tried to do everything but because it did its own thing really well.
Replaced is brilliant, with the visually spectacular adventure offering engaging storytelling, rewarding combat and satisfying platforming that’ll keep players hooked in from start to end. Sure, it has some rough edges here and there, but with the core experience proving tantalising throughout, it’s easy to find yourself wholly invested in this brilliantly crafted dystopian world.
An incredibly atmospheric 2D action/platform game with top-notch immersion but rather unremarkable gameplay.
Replaced reveals how far independent development has progressed in the current world. It allows you get lost in a world that is beautiful to look at and makes you contemplate.
REPLACED is one of the best dramatic platformers of the last few years. It might not change the genre completely, but it shows that there is still room for new ideas in it. The mood, story, and style of play in this game make it memorable for players who care about those things.
Replaced is a peculiar game for me because I was so hyped for it and it left me a bit torn. On one hand, it is an absolute breathtakingly beautiful pixel art game that needs awards for its art design. It also has a good story that I was invested in. However, on the other hand, I can’t help feel a bit let down by its overall simplistic and sometimes repetitive gameplay design. So did it live up to the hype? Yes and no, but I think this is still a must play game for the overall package and experience even if it can drag a bit.
Replaced didn't quite land for me from a gameplay perspective. Combat has its highs, but can be a tad repetitive due to encounters all structure the same way. Platforming and stealth did feel disappointing, but your mileage will certainly vary as while many absolutely loved those aspects, they just didn't hit for me and felt inferior to other games in the genre. Still, Replaced has a good story, great characters, and is a visual masterpiece that certainly is begging to be explored.
REPLACED is an awesome debut for Sad Cat Studios, who deliver us a fascinating cyberpunk pixel art adventure with satisfying combat. Despite some balancement issues, it remains a great action-platformer and a must-play for fans of dystopian sci-fi adventures.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Replaced is set to a visual standard heads and shoulders above anything else like it and maintains that standard consistently. While combat and platforming are satisfying, there will undoubtedly arise moments where both frustrate more than they please. For folks who have been anticipating Replaced’s launch, it will have been well worth the wait to follow as its protagonist discovers their own humanity in a city that lacks it.
REPLACED is the kind of game that makes the long wait feel worth it. Sad Cat Studios built a world in Phoenix City that feels raw and dangerous, pairing a high-concept AI story with combat that has some real weight behind it. The platforming can feel a bit clunky compared to how responsive the brawls are, but the R.E.A.C.H. narrative and that synth-heavy soundtrack are the real stars here. This is an easy recommendation if you want a serious, moody thriller that stays with you long after you put the controller down.