El Paso, Elsewhere

"El Paso, Elsewhere offers a remarkable fusion of narrative depth and engaging gameplay."

"With its unconventional premise, El Paso, Elsewhere is a blast as you shoot at all sorts of monstrous foes while popping pills like a pro. 💊"

"El Paso, Elsewhere combines simple yet delicately balanced action with an engrossing story about vampires, love, and the end of the world."

"El Paso Elsewhere is steeped in emotion like an aged tea that took generations to cultivate a particular flavor. It’s a game that’s simple in its ingredients, constructed in a way that elevates each piece into a timeless piece of …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere might suffer from some filler levels, but the excellent gameplay and writing make it worth checking out."

"I&s;m a big fan of this game. It&s;s just £15.99 and puts up more content, style, and attitude than some big-budget titles. I highly recommended it if you ever enjoyed Max Payne, just don&s;t expect too much variety, it is …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere may seem a mimicry of multiple games and ideas. But its impeccable writing and vibrant soundtrack carve a path through evolving chapters of demon hunting and introspection, leaving the player thirsty for more."

"El Paso, Elsewhere is exceptionally engaging, and it’s visceral in a way that’ll make you want to push through to the end."

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a game that has a solid foundation that is plagued by so much bloat and glitches that I wouldn’t feel right recommending it in its current state. Unless you really want to experience the narrative and …"

"Demake visuals are the perfect match for a game that&s;s both direct and gloriously weird."

"El Paso, Elsewhere might not be Max Payne, but the inspirations are there. James Savage asks players to believe in him during the early moments of the game. That statement early on, as he discusses his sobriety, addiction, and Draculae, …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere stands as a testament to what indie games can achieve. While it borrows elements from giants, it carves its unique identity, blending retro aesthetics, a gripping narrative, and a hip-hop soundtrack into a cohesive experience. Its shortcomings, …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere doesn&s;t boast the slickest gameplay out there, but its tale of love, death and the impending end of the world is one that consistently kept my attention. This is an entirely unique experience, and one I suggest …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a rare gem that I think everyone should have in their libraries. Fans of shooters and the supernatural share common ground in this phenomenal title, filled to the brim with rich writing, a unique world, and …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is undeniably rough around the edges, but with some additional development time, it has the potential for greatness. In its current state, it feels like a preliminary draft—an approximation of the developer’s vision. Given more time for …"

"No genuinely good game has ever been hurt by being too easy, though. With El Paso, Elsewhere Strange Scaffold has given us one of 2023’s great games—one that’s in constant conversation with the medium’s past, while simultaneously brushing against the …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is, simply put, an incredible game. Every aspect is meticulously crafted and works in perfect harmony with the rest. It nails practically everything it tries to do. I expected it to be a lot of fun to …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a charming journey into the mind of man, descending into madness and taking any horrific creatures he can with him."

"El Paso, Elsewhere does nothing new as a videogame - the whole point of it, in fact, is to do everything old. Despite revolving around the nucleus of a Max Payne homage and flatly refusing to flesh out the mechanics …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere takes a solid shooter foundation and elevates it with a compelling and raw look at humanity as told through a story of monsters and mythology. Outstanding performances, sharp writing, and some kick-arse combat collide to make a …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is an excellent nod to the days of Max Payne, but thanks to its impressive story, surreal world and unforgettable soundtrack, it still manages to stand on its own as a top-notch shooter. With smooth, slick combat …"

"Strange Scaffold&s;s shooter is like a drunken boxer in a bar brawl: lacking consistency, but the blows that connect are knockouts."

"Although I did enjoy my time with El Paso, Elsewhere, I cannot hide the fact it was plagued with some questionable gameplay decisions and repetitive visuals. You will probably play El Paso, Elsewhere not because of its janky gameplay, but …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a melancholic journey about modern relationships, when they go wrong, and how we cling to a life that no longer exists. It&s;s about facing the demons (literally) and finding a way to make the scars go …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a fun throwback that tells an interesting story, but the shooting and diving gameplay just doesn&s;t hold its own."

"While El Paso, Elsewhere is an entertaining game, it doesn&s;t bring anything new or revolutionary to the table. That being said, it&s;s a game worth playing at the end of the day."

"El Paso, Elsewhere feels good to play and is beautiful to look at. But even more than that, it&s;s simply an outstanding piece of southern gothic fiction, with a quality of writing that blew me away."

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a satisfying &s;00s-era corridor shooter elevated by a constellation of bold talent that brought to life its audio, visual, and technical artistry. It tells a painfully relatable and intimate story, with a visual style that matches …"

"It may be a little short on originality, but all in all, it’s fun enough that it’s pretty easy to overlook that."

"El Paso, Elsewhere calls back to the early 2000s with slow motion dives and psychedelic dream sequences with platforming, but it fails to feel like it&s;s breaking new ground despite its differences. This is a Max Payne -like that doesn&s;t …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a solid, curious, affair. It’s unfortunate the gameplay doesn’t match the ambition shown in other elements of the game, but nonetheless, fans of a certain gruff tragedy magnet will find joy here."

"El Paso, Elsewhere wears its influences on its sleeves, and while it doesn&s;t reach the same highs set by Max Payne all those years ago, it more than makes up for it in its story and presentation."

"That El Paso, Elsewhere works at all as a drama is a huge achievement. It tackles weighty topics with a maturity that’s rare in gaming, and which is all the more impressive given that it does so within the framework …"

"El Paso, Elsewhere is a fun throwback to a simpler time in video games. All we needed was dual pistols, a slow-motion dive and some gruff narration and this game checks all those boxes. While I was not blown away …"

"Once you understand what the game’s chilling, intimate story is saying and how it’s reinforced by gameplay and aesthetics, you’ll have a hard time putting it down. El Paso, Elsewhere is one of the most captivating indies of the year. …"

"The actual gameplay of El Paso, Elsewhere didn’t really impress me. It’s an interesting twist on Max Payne, but it falls short in a lot of ways. Its story, though? Hoo, gosh. I’m going to be chewing on this for …"