Christian Donlan
EurogamerEl Paso, Elsewhere review - hectic monster blasting with killer style
Published 9/26/2023
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Series X|S / PC / iOS / PS5 / XONE - 9/26/2023
El Paso, Elsewhere
Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good.
- Developer
- Strange Scaffold
- Publisher
- Strange Scaffold, Frosty Pop Games Inc.
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80
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 80 across 14 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 14%
80–8910 reviews · 71%
70–791 review · 7%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Tomas Franzese
Digital TrendsEl Paso, Elsewhere review: you won’t want to put down this Max Payne-inspired indie
Published 9/26/2023
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Read originalZoey Handley
DestructoidReview: El Paso, Elsewhere
Published 9/26/2023
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Read originalKyle LeClair
Hardcore GamerReview: El Paso, Elsewhere
Published 9/26/2023
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