REPLACED is not an open-world checklist game. Its map is a cinematic route through Phoenix-City and the areas around it, where platforming, combat, visual storytelling, and R.E.A.C.H.'s identity all share the same space.
The official premise frames Phoenix-City as a corrupt corporate stronghold in an alternate 1980s America. The city is not just scenery; it explains why R.E.A.C.H. is hunted, used, and forced to learn what being human means.
Post-launch quality-of-life features make cleanup easier. Use level select for missed collectibles, dialogue skip only after a first read, and a letterbox toggle if visual framing affects your route practice.
Keep a simple route log: scene name, combat room, platform hazard, collectible clue, and whether the segment is safe to replay without spoilers. Start with the beginner guide.