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Replaced review
PC, Xbox; Sad Cat Studios This pulpy sci-fi thriller is a beautiful, if deferential, homage to the genre greats, with a poignant real-world echo
TL;DR
- Replaced is a 2D action-platformer with a unique visual style, blending cyberpunk imagery with soft, nostalgic colors.
- The story follows scientist Warren, who becomes a man-machine entity after an AI merges with his body.
- The game features action-platforming sequences, exploration in a refugee encampment, and stealth sections.
- Replaced's visuals can sometimes hinder gameplay by obscuring interactive elements.
- The game powerfully evokes real-world border walls during its depiction of a militarized fortification.
- The game is available for PC and Xbox, priced at £16.99/$19.99.