Summary
One of the best games of 2023,El Paso, Elsewhere, is coming toPlayStation 5on September 6. ThePlayStation 5is 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, Elsewherewas developed and published by Strange Scaffold. Originally released in 2023 for PC and Xbox consoles,El Paso, Elsewhereearned mostly positive reviews from critics at the time of its release and even found itself nominated for multiple year-end awards. Game Rant highlightedEl Paso, Elsewhereas one of thebest indie games of 2023, as did various other publications. Not only that, but the game has proven popular enough to justify a film adaptation.
Considering howwell-receivedEl Paso, Elsewherewas at the time of its release, it’s a shame that its console availability has been limited. For nearly a year,El Paso, Elsewherehas only been available on PC and Xbox, but now it’s finally branching out to PS5.El Paso, Elsewhereis 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
For those unfamiliar with the game,El Paso, Elsewheretakes inspiration fromtheMax Payneseries, but with a monstrous twist. The third-person shooter game has players battling supernatural creatures in a “reality-shifting hotel,” complete with theMax Paynefranchise’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, Elsewhereenjoys 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 ifEl Paso, Elsewhereenjoys 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 classicthird-person shooter gameslikeMax Payneand its sequels. PlayStation 5 gamers should be sure to keep their eye on September 6, as that’s the day they will get to experienceEl Paso, Elsewherefor themselves and see if the shooter game lives up to the hype.
