Today, Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at E3 announcedReplaced, a 2D, sci-fi retro-futuristic gamefrom Sad Cat Studios and Coat Sink. There is speculation as to the game’s original development and title, butReplacedis apparently being showcased today at E3 as a newly announced game altogether.
Replacedappears to be the latestgame to feature a cyberpunk aestheticwith a combination of old-world environments and new-world technologies. Fans will play as an artificial intelligence protagonist trapped inside a human body. NPC interaction may also be integral to the “deep, engaging dystopian story” inReplaced. The Xbox and Bethesda Game Showcase has announcedReplacedwith a glimpse at the game’s narrative, but concentrates upon its cinematic platforming and a free-flow combat system.
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Replacedhas been given a trailer atE3today, demonstrating the remarkable pixel art in its dystopian and cyberpunk world. The gameplay shows stylish action mechanics, such as impressive animations when the protagonist character, R.E.A.C.H., incapacitates an enemy in a shuttle station or fires blaster pistols at oncoming enemies in a grand hall with chandeliers. Cinematic platforming is also demonstrated, with the character scaling neon-lit hotel signage or bounding from structure ruins.
Much aboutReplaced’s narrative is undisclosed at the time, but a brief synopsis details that the central protagonist being trapped in a human body will perhaps be its centerpiece.Replacedis set in Phoenix-Cityduring an alternative 1980s. Otherwise,Replaceddemonstrates attack animations that flow seamlessly and platforming that takes place in exciting environments. Combat also appears to have either melee attacks that include grapples and parries, or ranged attacks using a pair of blaster pistols.
Fans such as u/harlem50 have speculated thatReplacedis a rebranded and refurbished gamefrom the roots ofThe Last Night, which appears to have a striking resemblance to the game announced at Xbox’s E3 conference.The Last Nightwas also showcased to feature pixel art in a dystopian, cyberpunk atmosphere. However, the creative studio behindThe Last Night, Odd Tales, still says the game is in production this year, so it may or may not be connected toReplaced.
Either way, fans may look forward toReplacedreleasing sometime in 2022. Due toReplacedbeing announced at Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, the trailer also notifies fans that the game will beavailable on Xbox Game Passfor consoles and PC on day one.
Replacedis currently slated to release on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2022.
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