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El Paso, Elsewhere

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

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Quick resume

STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. 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.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Shooter

Pros

  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Stylish visuals and level design
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Unique and fitting soundtrack
  • Tight and satisfying gunplay

Cons

  • Repetitive enemy types and levels
  • Some pacing issues with length
  • Minor bugs and performance hiccups
  • Combat can be easy or unbalanced
  • Some players find music and rap divisive

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to choose weapons and tactics, with modifiers and difficulty customization allowing personal control over gameplay experience."

  • Competence
    3

    "Gameplay involves skillful shooting, positioning, and timing with feedback from combat and boss fights, though some find it easy and repetitive."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on single-player narrative experience without ranked modes or direct player comparison."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report being drawn into the story and atmosphere, playing long sessions and wanting to see the narrative through despite some repetitiveness."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Highly creative level design with surreal, shifting environments and unique narrative presentation."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; single-player focus."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strong theme of escaping real-life trauma and emotional struggles through immersive narrative and gameplay."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, style, and gameplay rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore various weapons, tactics, and modifiers; level design encourages adapting to new challenges."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players navigate maze-like, shifting motel environments with hidden lore and collectibles."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative and voice acting rather than avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong supernatural and noir fantasy elements with vampires, werewolves, and surreal settings."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop skills in combat and learn enemy patterns, though some find gameplay repetitive."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with drug use (painkillers) as a mechanic; no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires continuous attention and focus during combat and exploration."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Narrative explores deep emotional and personal themes, fostering emotional connection with story and characters."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect weapons, ammo, stakes, and unlock story progression through levels."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Some players find flow in gameplay and music, though combat can be tense and challenging."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong audiovisual experience with distinctive music, voice acting, and stylized visuals."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; single-player focus."

  • Story
    5

    "Highly praised narrative with emotional depth, character development, and cinematic presentation."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Combat requires some tactical thinking about enemy order and weapon use, but overall straightforward."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Combat and boss fights provide moments of suspense and excitement, though some find difficulty uneven."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report strong value for price due to story, length, and overall experience."

  • Violence
    4

    "Gameplay centers on combat, shooting, and destroying supernatural enemies."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players must manage health, ammo, and avoid damage to survive encounters."

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