Summary
- El Paso, Elsewhere is coming to PS5 on September 6.
- Developed by Strange Scaffold, this Max Payne-inspired shooter has received positive reviews and an impressive "Very Positive" rating on Steam.
- Previously, the game was only available on PC and Xbox consoles.
One of the best games of 2023, El Paso, Elsewhere, is coming to PlayStation 5 on September 6. The PlayStation 5 is home to some great games, and now Sony's latest console will be able to add another acclaimed indie to its roster of titles.
El Paso, Elsewhere was developed and published by Strange Scaffold. Originally released in 2023 for PC and Xbox consoles, El Paso, Elsewhere earned mostly positive reviews from critics at the time of its release and even found itself nominated for multiple year-end awards. The Best War Games highlighted El Paso, Elsewhere as one of the best indie games of 2023, as did various other publications. Not only that, but the game has proven popular enough to justify a film adaptation.
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Considering how well-received El Paso, Elsewhere was at the time of its release, it's a shame that its console availability has been limited. For nearly a year, El Paso, Elsewhere has only been available on PC and Xbox, but now it's finally branching out to PS5. El Paso, Elsewhere is coming to PS5 on September 6, which should significantly grow its audience and give many more gamers the chance to see what all the fuss is about. There's no word on a potential Switch version of the game, but fans of Nintendo's home console/handheld hybrid can keep their fingers crossed.
El Paso, Elsewhere PS5 Release Date
- Friday, September 6
For those unfamiliar with the game, El Paso, Elsewhere takes inspiration from the Max Payne series, but with a monstrous twist. The third-person shooter game has players battling supernatural creatures in a "reality-shifting hotel," complete with the Max Payne franchise's signature slow-mo gunfights. Critics praised the gameplay and high-octane action, with the game also enjoying high scores from Steam users as well. Currently, El Paso, Elsewhere enjoys an impressive "Very Positive" overall rating on Steam, with nearly 1,000 user reviews counted so far. On Xbox, the game has a 4.6/5 overall rating from users based on 98 reviews.
It will be interesting to see if El Paso, Elsewhere enjoys a similar reception on the PlayStation 5. So far, the game seems to be enjoyed by most everyone that's played it, especially fans of classic third-person shooter games like Max Payne and its sequels. PlayStation 5 gamers should be sure to keep their eye on September 6, as that's the day they will get to experience El Paso, Elsewhere for themselves and see if the shooter game lives up to the hype.