El Tango de la Muerte

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"El Tango de la Muerte" is a rhythm game where players step into the shoes of a Grim Reaper, tasked with guiding souls to the afterlife through dance. Set in a stylized, hand-drawn world, players must master various dance moves and timing to the rhythm of Latin-inspired melodies. The game features escalating challenges across multiple levels, testing the player's rhythm and coordination skills.

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Single-Player

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

music52 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is simple yet engaging, allowing players to enjoy the rhythm and story without being overly complicated.
El Tango de la Muerte offers a unique narrative that combines tango with melodrama, making it a delightful experience for players.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content for the price.
There are issues with rhythm synchronization and control responsiveness, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
Some mechanics introduced throughout the game can be confusing and may not significantly enhance the core gameplay.

music
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
61%
2%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its vibrant and engaging soundtrack, which effectively complements the gameplay and art style. While some players noted minor sync issues and occasional lag during complex songs, the overall selection—ranging from classic tango to modern beats—has been described as fantastic and enjoyable, encouraging players to revisit the game. Despite a few mixed opinions on specific tracks, many found the music to be a highlight, enhancing the overall experience and motivating repeated play.
- “The music is beautiful.”
- “Let me tell you that the music in this game is absolutely sensational, and coming from a Latin background, I could pick up a few words from the lyrics here and there, which was quite fun.”
- “The art style, the music, the gameplay, and the story all come together to make for an extremely enjoyable musical experience.”
- “It's not really a problem for most of them, but there's one song about 3/4ths through the game which is so dense with effects near the end that the game lagged out for about a half a second, and by the time it came back I'd completely missed the pattern.”
- “The screen was stuck, but the music kept on going --- pretty unforgivable for a rhythm game.”
- “The music was a bit hit or miss, to me.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The gameplay of "El Tango de la Muerte" is characterized by its rhythmic mechanics and charming integration of story elements, though it suffers from issues like unresponsive controls and distracting additional mechanics that can confuse players. While the game introduces new tiles and mechanics throughout, enhancing immersion, some players feel overwhelmed by the rapid changes and lack of tutorialization. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and fun, but it could benefit from a more gradual learning curve and additional content to fully realize its potential.
- “Throughout each chapter, El Tango de la Muerte introduces novel tiles or mechanics that augment the immersive quality of the gameplay without fundamentally altering the core mechanics.”
- “The gameplay involves moving across the dancefloor to the rhythm, which you can follow by tiles that light up at the right moment.”
- “This has got great music (not just classic tango), and the mechanics are very fun and original for a music game.”
- “The major downside of this game is that the extra mechanics, while flashy, are not really adding anything new to the game and can get quite distracting.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay isn't quite up to par.”
- “The gameplay constantly changes the music 'track' it is following (the bass track, the accordion track, the guitar track, etc.) with no warning whatsoever and no period of habituation; worse, some of the instrumental ornaments go off the established rhythm - this is good for the music, but not for the gameplay.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
56%
5%
The story of "El Tango de la Muerte" is a heartwarming and melodramatic love tale centered around Luciano, an Argentinian man learning tango to win over his childhood sweetheart. While the narrative is simple and relies on minimal dialogue, it effectively engages players with charming animations and a unique storytelling approach that complements the rhythm gameplay. Despite some critiques regarding immersion and complexity, the overall consensus highlights the story's charm, humor, and its ability to evoke joy throughout the experience.
- “It is a heartwarming love story; the animations make it a little bit light and humorous, and the mechanics you're introduced to fold into the story.”
- “The storyline is like a soap opera gangster story, and it's surprisingly well-written with some memorable characters and fun over-the-top melodrama.”
- “El tango de la muerte is a rhythm game where you play the story of Luciano, an Argentinian man who learns the tango to impress his childhood sweetheart, but things don’t go as planned.”
- “In terms of design, it is my considered opinion that El Tango de la Muerte presents certain issues that detract from the seamless immersion in its storyline.”
- “I did think that the storyline was perhaps a bit too heavy, especially for this genre of game.”
- “Not a long or very complex game or story, but that also means it won't outlast its welcome.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
36%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and fresh art style, often described as a blend of 1920s collage and whimsical influences reminiscent of Monty Python and South Park. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail and the overall aesthetic, which complements the engaging gameplay and soundtrack, creating an enjoyable musical experience. However, some note that the game is relatively short and lacks customization options.
- “The art style is beyond interesting and has just such an attention to detail.”
- “What a great rhythm game with 1920’s collage style of artwork!”
- “A well-designed rhythm game with a fun aesthetic, killer soundtrack, and lighter-than-air price tag.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unique, light-hearted, and genuine, contributing to a heartwarming love story with amusing animations and a funny story mode. However, some players feel that while the humor is enjoyable, it is not enough to compensate for gameplay shortcomings, leading to a lack of engagement in the long run. Overall, the humor is appreciated for its authenticity and charm, particularly reflecting Argentine culture.
- “It is a heartwarming love story, the animations make it a little bit light and humorous, and the mechanics you're introduced to fold into the story.”
- “Simple controls (only arrow keys), easy to learn, a funny story mode.”
- “It's funny and doesn't take itself seriously, but it seems very genuine and Argentinian to me.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its heartwarming love story, enhanced by light and humorous animations that integrate seamlessly with the gameplay mechanics. Set against a backdrop of a 1920s noir soap opera in Argentina, it features a compelling narrative filled with cliched twists and emotionally charged moments, creating a unique and heartfelt experience.
- “It is a heartwarming love story; the animations make it a little bit light and humorous, and the mechanics you're introduced to fold into the story.”
- “[b]tango is a complicated piece of music, a convoluted dance, a heartfelt expression unique in the world.”
- “The central narrative hook of a pulpy 1920's noir soap opera set in Argentina was executed perfectly, with a lot of wonderfully cliched twists and pleasantly overblown emotional outbursts.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game is relatively short, taking about an hour to complete, but it offers replayability through additional difficulty settings and a challenge mode.
- “It's rather short and can be beaten in about an hour, but there are extra difficulty settings and a challenge mode that provide significant replay value.”
- “The game is brief, taking around an hour to complete, yet the inclusion of various difficulty settings and a challenge mode enhances its replayability.”
- “Although the game is short, lasting about an hour, the additional difficulty levels and challenge mode offer plenty of reasons to play again.”
- “It's rather short and can be beaten in about an hour, but there are extra difficulty settings and a challenge mode that provide some replay value.”
- “The game is quite brief, finishing in roughly an hour, and while it offers additional difficulty settings and a challenge mode, the replayability feels limited.”
- “Although the game can be completed in about an hour, the extra difficulty settings and challenge mode don't significantly enhance its replay value.”

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