El Tango de la Muerte

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El Tango de la Muerte is a single player action game with romance, drama and comedy themes. It was developed by YIRA:: and was released on April 24, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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music27 positive mentions

The game features an incredible story and engaging gameplay, making it a standout in the indie gaming world.
The soundtrack is fantastic, perfectly complementing the game's theme and enhancing the overall experience.
The unique concept of using tango dancing as combat adds a creative and humorous twist to the gameplay, capturing the spirit of Argentine culture.

Some players experienced issues with unresponsive controls and difficulty predicting rhythm based on the illuminated tiles.
The game is relatively short, lasting only about 1-3 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
There are minor sync issues with some levels, which can detract from the overall rhythm game experience.

music
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its vibrant and culturally rich soundtrack that beautifully captures the essence of Argentine tango. While some minor sync issues and gameplay challenges were noted, the overall experience is enhanced by the engaging music, which encourages players to revisit the game. The combination of diverse musical styles and the game's artistic presentation creates a captivating rhythm game that appeals to both tango enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing—I loved every song!”
- “The art style, the music, the gameplay, the story all come together to make for an extremely enjoyable musical experience.”
- “Even if you're not that much into tango, the music here is amazing.”
- “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
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The gameplay of "El Tango de la Muerte" is a unique blend of rhythm mechanics and engaging storytelling, featuring creative elements like tango dancing as combat. While the game introduces new mechanics throughout, some players find the controls unresponsive and the frequent changes in music tracks can be distracting, leading to confusion. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and charming, but it could benefit from more polish and content to enhance the learning curve and maintain player engagement.
- “The idea of using tango dancing as combat is so creative and adds a hilarious twist to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay involves moving across the dancefloor to the rhythm, which you can follow by tiles that light up at the right moment.”
- “The art style, the music, the gameplay, the story all come together to make for an extremely enjoyable musical experience.”
- “I appreciate the unique style and humor, but the gameplay just isn't good enough to keep me playing till the end.”
- “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.”
story
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The game's story is a charming and engaging love narrative centered around an Argentinian man learning tango to win over his childhood sweetheart, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and lighthearted animations. While the plot is simple and short, it effectively integrates gameplay mechanics and evokes a range of emotions, making it enjoyable even for those less interested in narrative elements. Overall, the story is well-written, melodramatic, and complements the rhythm-based gameplay, creating a delightful experience for players.
- “The story is unexpectedly gripping, and the music will make you feel like you should be sipping wine in a fancy ballroom (even if you’re just awkwardly tapping your feet in your living room).”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “While I got through the story in about an hour, this feels like the type of game where the first playthrough is really the tutorial and mastery comes from playing certain things over and over again.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and engaging art style, described as a blend of 1920s collage and playful influences reminiscent of Monty Python and South Park. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail and the overall aesthetic, which complements the enjoyable gameplay and soundtrack, although some note the game's brevity and limited options.
- “A fun little game with amazing art style and music, thank you Hernán <3”
- “The art style is beyond interesting and has such an attention to detail.”
- “What a great rhythm game with 1920’s collage style of artwork!”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its creative use of tango dancing as combat, which adds a hilarious twist to the gameplay. Players appreciate the lighthearted and genuine storytelling, complemented by simple controls and amusing writing, though some feel the overall gameplay may not be engaging enough to sustain interest.
- “The idea of using tango dancing as combat is so creative and adds a hilarious twist to the gameplay.”
- “It's funny and doesn't take itself seriously, but it seems very genuine and Argentinian to me.”
- “The writing was surprisingly funny once again, and very satisfying.”
emotional
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The game delivers a heartwarming love story infused with humor and engaging mechanics that enhance the narrative. Its emotional depth is further enriched by a well-executed 1920s noir setting, featuring dramatic twists and heartfelt expressions that resonate with players.
- “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.”
- “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
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The game offers limited replayability due to its short duration of about an hour; however, additional difficulty settings and a challenge mode provide some incentive for players to revisit it.
- “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 offers multiple endings and various character choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging you to come back for more.”
- “With its procedurally generated levels and diverse gameplay mechanics, every run feels fresh and exciting, ensuring high replayability.”
- “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.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again since the story doesn't change much.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel redundant after the first playthrough.”

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El Tango de la Muerte is a action game with romance, drama and comedy themes.

El Tango de la Muerte is available on PC and Windows.

El Tango de la Muerte was released on April 24, 2018.

El Tango de la Muerte was developed by YIRA::.

El Tango de la Muerte has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

El Tango de la Muerte is a single player game.

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