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What We Played – Saros, Vampire Crawlers & Replaced
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Saros being highlighted as an excellent roguelite third-person shooter from Housemarque that refines the genre's formula. Other titles discussed include Moomintroll Winter's Warmth, Tides of Tomorrow, Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Rivals, Hitman 3, Space Marine 2, Vampire Crawlers, Ground Zero, Breath of Fire III, and Replaced.
Vi låser Pokémon, Replaced och Tomodachi i FZ High Score
The FZ High Score competition has locked in ratings for three games: Pokémon Champions received a score of 64/100, Replaced scored 78/100, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream achieved 79/100. These scores have led to a new leader in the current season's competition, with three more games remaining to be rated before the deadline.
Vi låser Pokémon, Replaced och Tomodashi i FZ High Score
The FZ High Score list has been updated with new scores for Pokémon Champions, Replaced, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Pokémon Champions received a score of 64/100, Replaced scored 78/100, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream achieved 79/100. These updates have led to a reshuffling of the top rankings.
37 years since Prince of Persia, Replaced is the bombastic cinematic platformer I've been waiting for
Replaced is a bombastic cinematic platformer set in a cyberpunk 1984, where players control an AI named R.E.A.C.H. The game features realistic movement, engaging combat inspired by the Batman Arkham series, and a compelling dystopian narrative. It is seen as a revival of the cinematic platformer genre, alongside titles like American Arcadia.
REPLACED Accolades Trailer Celebrates Cyberpunk Adventure’s Release
Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful have released an accolades trailer celebrating the launch of REPLACED on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Critics have praised the narrative-driven 2.5D platformer for its cinematic visuals and storytelling, calling it a "visual marvel" and "amongst the best of the year."
REPLACED Music Tracks Guide - Chapter by Chapter Locations
This guide details the locations of all 17 Music Tracks within the game REPLACED, a 2.5D cyberpunk title with a pixelated art style. The collectibles are spread across chapters 1 through 9, with specific locations mentioned within Western Station, various rooms, and even a music store.
Replaced Review - R.E.A.C.H for the skies
REPLACED is a visually stunning cyberpunk action-platformer that unfortunately suffers from pacing issues and repetitive gameplay. Developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing, the game features a captivating narrative and impressive art direction, but its core mechanics fail to evolve, leading to a bloated experience. Despite its flaws, the game's unique aesthetic and engaging premise offer moments of brilliance.
Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up recent and upcoming indie game releases and showcases. New titles like Replaced, Gecko Gods, Mouse: PI for Hire, Dosa Divas, and A Storied Life: Tabitha have launched, with Hades 2 also arriving on consoles. Upcoming games mentioned include Agefield High: Rock the School, The Backworld, A Study in Blue, and Elementallis.
Despite a few "rough edges", Replaced developer Sad Cat Studios is celebrating the sci-fi platformer's "strong debut success"
Sad Cat Studios is celebrating the successful debut of its sci-fi platformer, Replaced. Despite acknowledging some technical issues like camera glitches and animation problems, the studio expressed gratitude to its community for the game's strong launch. A roadmap for quality-of-life patches and new features is planned.
Replaced Review | Console Creatures
Replaced is a retro sci-fi action platformer set in an alternate 1980s Phoenix City, where players control an AI named REACH trapped in a human body. Despite some pacing issues and frustrating stealth sections, the game offers a visually stunning pixel art world, engaging combat, and a compelling narrative about an AI learning about humanity.
Replaced Review – Marathon Man
Replaced, developed by Sad Cat Studios, offers a visually stunning cyberpunk world with detailed pixel art and an intriguing narrative. While the game excels in its aesthetic and lore, its pacing issues, combat mechanics inspired by the Batman: Arkham series, and puzzle platforming elements fall short of the presentation's high bar. The game is available on PC.
GeForce NOW Brings Day-One PRAGMATA Release and Three Other Games This Week
NVIDIA's cloud gaming service GeForce NOW has added six new games this week, including the day-one release of PRAGMATA and the action platformer REPLACED. PRAGMATA is available to stream at up to 5K resolution with an Ultimate membership, while REPLACED is also available on Steam and Xbox Game Pass. The service also launched its beta in India.
Replaced Review
Replaced is a visually impressive 2.5D action platformer, though the game is hampered by some AI-related bugs that require further updates. Despite these technical issues, the core gameplay experience is described as gripping.
REPLACED Released
The action-platformer REPLACED, developed by Sad Cat Studios and Thunderfall, has officially launched on Windows via GOG.com and Steam. A launch trailer has been released, and a playable demo is available.
REPLACED Hits Steam Today: This Indie Sci-Fi Thriller is Finally Here
The indie sci-fi thriller REPLACED has officially launched on Steam for PC, ending a period of anticipation within the gaming community. The game features strong cyberpunk and retro-futuristic aesthetics, and its success will likely depend on word-of-mouth and player reviews in the competitive indie market.
Best REPLACED graphics settings for no lag and max FPS
This guide provides recommended graphics settings for the PC version of REPLACED to achieve optimal performance and high FPS. It details specific tweaks for screen mode, resolution, FPS limits, and VSync, catering to players with systems close to the minimum requirements.
Replaced – How Sad Cat Studios Crafted a 2.5D Combat System With a Cinematic Soul
Sad Cat Studios details the creation of Replaced's unique 2.5D combat system, emphasizing 'weight' and cinematic finishers inspired by the Batman: Arkham series. The game, available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass, features hand-crafted animations and a narrative focused on an AI's struggle for humanity within a cyberpunk world.
REPLACED Out Now! Play One Of 2026’s Most Anticipated Games On PC & Xbox
The retro-futuristic platformer REPLACED is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck. Developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Thunderful, the game features a narrative-driven cyberpunk adventure set in an alternate 1980s America. A new trailer celebrates the launch, which includes a Supporter Edition with the soundtrack.
REPLACED Finally Arrives On Xbox And Game Pass – Was It Worth The Wait?
The 2.5D action platformer REPLACED, developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing, has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and is available day one on Game Pass. After a long development cycle marked by delays, the game is now playable, offering a cyberpunk narrative set in an alternate 1980s America. Game Director Yura Zhdanovic expressed pride in sticking to the game's vision throughout its development.
How to open the slave cages in REPLACED
This guide explains how to solve the slave cage password puzzle in the game REPLACED. The puzzle involves deciphering a code based on symbols found near the control panel, with the correct sequence being Chains, Knife, Eye, Cross.