# REPLACED

> Expose the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation as R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body. Set in an alternate 1980s America scarred by nuclear catastrophe, navigate a dark cyberpunk thriller in this narrative-driven 2.5D platformer blending cinematic exploration with fluid, free-flow action.

## Game facts

- Developer: Sad Cat Studios
- Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Apr 14, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, 2DPlatformer, Action-Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Shooting
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1663850/)
- Playtime: Main story 8.5 hr, Main + some extras 13 hr, 100% completion 14.3 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/replaced)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Turkish (Türkiye), French (France), European Spanish, Chinese (Taiwan), German (Germany), Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia), Arabic, Polish (Poland), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Italian (Italy), Brazilian Portuguese, Ukrainian (Ukraine); Subtitles: American English, Turkish (Türkiye), French (France), European Spanish, Chinese (Taiwan), German (Germany), Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia), Arabic, Polish (Poland), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Italian (Italy), Brazilian Portuguese, Ukrainian (Ukraine) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/replaced)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Excellent visuals combining pixel art with 2.5D lighting effects and a distinctive retro-futurist aesthetic
- Immersive cyberpunk atmosphere and cinematic presentation
- An engaging story and world-building that draw players in and immerse them in the setting

### Weaknesses

- Combat may feel repetitive during the latter part of the game
- Platforming sections are sometimes criticized as slow, awkward, or tedious
- Linear progression and frequent crate-carrying and backtracking disrupt the flow

## Links

- [REPLACED on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2612)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2612/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T19:07:34.625Z