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Replaced: Dystopian Action-Platformer Launches with Glitches, Praise

4/19/2026

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Replaced, a 2.5D action-platformer from Sad Cat Studios, released April 14, 2026 after delays since 2021.
Set in a dystopian 1980s America, it follows Reach, an AI trapped in a human body.
It holds a 76 Metacritic score and a 4-star Xbox Store rating, but critics cite glitches.
Sad Cat Studios acknowledged issues and planned a quality-of-life patch.
Players praise visuals and the emotional narrative, noting the game’s unique aesthetic.

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Story summary

Replaced, a 2.5D action-platformer from Sad Cat Studios, released April 14, 2026 after delays since 2021.
Set in a dystopian 1980s America, it follows Reach, an AI trapped in a human body.
It holds a 76 Metacritic score and a 4-star Xbox Store rating, but critics cite glitches.
Sad Cat Studios acknowledged issues and planned a quality-of-life patch.
Players praise visuals and the emotional narrative, noting the game’s unique aesthetic.