El Paso, Elsewhere

El Paso, Elsewhere is a stylish supernatural third-person shooter that blasts players to a freaky underworld motel for some intense action. With vampires, werewolves, and other nasties running amok, this neo-noir title evokes classics like Max Payne while putting its own distinct spin on the genre. Load your guns with silver bullets and get ready for some explosive, slow-motion monster hunting.

You play a tough-as-nails hero on a mission to destroy Draculae, the vampire lord holding victims captive in his ever-shifting, reality-bending motel. After gearing up, you begin fighting through the floors, rescuing any survivors you find while unleashing destruction on vampires, werewolves, and other beasts. The gameplay loop is simple yet satisfying, with waves of enemies and destructible environments to plow through between story beats. Headshots send foes flying back in a shower of blood and debris - all heightened by engaging slow motion.

Stylish Neo-Noir Story

Complementing the action is a fully-voiced narrative dripping with pulp fiction flavor. As you descend, the mysteries of the motel and its demonic inhabitants slowly unravel through conversations with allies and documents. Your hero is also struggling with their own dark past and connection to Draculae, creating a compelling emotional thread. It's neo-noir meets Buffy The Vampire Slayer, with great voice acting bringing the campy horror story to life.

Satisfying Gunplay

Blasting through hordes of vampires and werewolves feels great thanks to tight controls and fun weapons. Shotguns blast enemies away while assault rifles riddle them with holes. Molotov cocktails filled with holy fire create satisfying explosions of blue flame. Headshots trigger slow motion, letting you savor the carnage. While not the deepest shooter, the gunplay here is finely tuned to deliver thrilling monster-slaying action.

On top of fun gameplay, El Paso, Elsewhere also oozes atmosphere. The motel shifts around you with blood-drenched rooms, ghostly hallways, and unsettling enemies. An original hip-hop soundtrack and comic book effects like onomatopoeias and animations add style. When you jump through a window in slow motion with guns blazing, it feels like you're controlling a playable grindhouse film. The presentation here really elevates the experience.

Review: 8/10

For fans of action horror looking for something like Max Payne meets Buffy, El Paso, Elsewhere hits the target. Though a bit repetitive, I was hooked by the neo-noir story and got my fill of stylish, over-the-top violence against vampires, werewolves, and more. It deserves a bloody good 8 out of 10. This thrill ride deserves to be experienced, especially if you dig that pulp horror vibe. Just don't forget silver bullets are a must when checking in.

Pros:

• Satisfying gunplay
• Stylish neo-noir atmosphere
• Great voice acting
• Slow motion ramps up action

Cons:

• Repetitive gameplay loop
• Story could be expanded more