Tango Fiesta

About

"Tango Fiesta is a 1-4 player cooperative top-down shooter set in a world where 80's action film events are real. Play as one of the six classic action heroes, including John Strong, Bionic Cop, and Conchita, battling through endless procedurally generated levels filled with enemies. Experience the ultimate true story behind 80's action movies in this high-energy, action-packed game."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and offers a fun, action-packed experience, especially for fans of 80s culture and action movies.
Tango Fiesta features enjoyable multiplayer gameplay, with a variety of weapons, characters, and randomly generated maps that enhance replayability.
The game's humor and nostalgic references to 80s action films add charm and entertainment value, making it a fun experience for players.

The gameplay is criticized for being unpolished and repetitive, with clunky controls and a lack of engaging mechanics.
Technical issues such as bugs, poor graphics quality, and limited resolution options detract from the overall experience.
Many players found the game to be overpriced for the content it offers, with comparisons to better free games available on the market.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being unpolished, janky, and boring, featuring standard mechanics and frustrating controls. While some appreciate the humor, art direction, and multiplayer fun, others find the gameplay simplistic and inconsistent, ultimately leading to a lack of innovation in a crowded genre. Overall, the experience is marred by technical issues and a failure to deliver engaging mechanics.
- “Gameplay - 9.5/10”
- “I do like the music, art direction, and gameplay (when able to play).”
- “Awesome visual style and soundtrack, and with all four players, the gameplay is a lot of fun!”
- “But the gameplay is an unpolished, janky joke.”
- “You have multiple characters with different stats (mostly health, accuracy, and moving speed), typical weapons, standard objectives, average gameplay, and a somewhat comedic take on action movie heroes, but with a low budget and not as entertaining as a Broforce game.”
- “I can excuse the awful writing as an homage to the genre, but not the sticky controls, the tendency to crash, the inability to work with a gamepad despite the game’s recommendations to use one, and the myriad mindless yet still frustrating gameplay choices that make this a time-waster in the worst way.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the humorous and quirky narrative centered around the character John Strong, others find it bland and unengaging. Additionally, the storytelling is hampered by technical issues and a lack of mission variety, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate a significant portion of the audience.
- “The game has an excellent, funny, and short story about a man named John Strong and his life of adventures.”
- “[*] off the wall story done in a random yet very goofy kind of way that executes well in delivery.”
- “While in a mission, the game will point you to the objectives you have to take care of; it doesn't matter how. The cool thing about it is the fact that the map and objectives are randomly generated, which sometimes might make it easier, harder, and more challenging.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “Story is bland and boring.”
- “Between that and several glaring bugs still present in the launch version, I wasn't really having that much fun with the game.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, characterized by simplistic low-quality vector art that lacks substantial improvement options. While some players appreciate the nostalgic references and the overall aesthetic, the visuals are often described as clunky and reminiscent of console limitations, failing to meet contemporary standards. Despite a few positive remarks about character models and the game's goofy nature, the overall presentation leaves much to be desired.
- “Even though I wasn't part of the 1980s myself, I simply loved all the references and the artwork.”
- “Now the game has a goofy nature to it that executes rather well, and the presentation in terms of the visuals is enjoyable.”
- “[*] character models are nice, and the overall aesthetic of the game works in the big picture.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The humor in "Tango Fiesta" is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its nostalgic charm and entertaining narrative, others find the attempts at humor largely unsuccessful and often annoying. The game's simplistic art style and mechanics detract from its comedic potential, leaving it feeling unoriginal in a crowded indie market. Overall, while there are moments of humor, they often fall flat, overshadowed by gameplay issues.
- “The humor is there and that is why I got this title.”
- “This game not only brings the nostalgic feeling of the 1980s in a wonderful, funny, and entertaining way, but it is also challenging and has many play styles, characters, and weapons to choose from.”
- “The game has an excellent, funny, and short story about a man named John Strong and his life of adventures.”
- “The accent in the gun shop is not funny; it is actually just annoying.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised for its amazing soundtrack, which evokes a nostalgic 80s vibe and enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many users express a desire for the soundtrack to be made available for download, highlighting its quality and contribution to the game's visual style and fun multiplayer dynamics.
- “The soundtrack is also amazing; I would love if you made it available for download.”
- “Awesome visual style and soundtrack, and with all four players, the gameplay is a lot of fun!”
- “Great art and music takes you right back to the 80s.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the background music feels bland and uninspired.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's atmosphere is reminiscent of an over-the-top cheesy 80s action film, effectively setting the tone despite some technical issues like frame stutters and texture flickering. However, the coarse language is seen as detracting from the overall experience rather than enhancing it, leading to mixed feelings about the atmosphere.
- “The only good thing about the game is its premise; it's a bit of an over-the-top cheesy 80s action flick, but it sets the atmosphere nicely.”
- “Lingering concerns: frame stutters with a screen full of enemies, framerate drops with extended play (suggestive of a memory leak somewhere), texture flickering after an enemy's death is distracting.”
- “The coarse language detracts from the experience, rather than adding to the atmosphere and style.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for containing numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in singleplayer mode, leading to concerns about the potential issues in multiplayer. Overall, players express dissatisfaction with the game's stability.
- “I haven't tried the multiplayer, but if it's as bad as the single-player is with its glitches and problems, I dread to think about it.”
- “There are a few bugs and glitches.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its challenging nature and the satisfaction of unlocking new weapons, making it appealing for both casual gamers and content creators. The added nostalgia factor enhances the overall enjoyment and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “That will not only increase the replayability and fun, but it's also going to be awesome for content creators and nostalgic pursuers like me.”
- “It is actually pretty challenging, which gives it good replay value, not to mention the satisfaction of unlocking new weapons in the gun shop!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, citing excessive enemy health and insufficient weapon damage as key issues that contribute to a lack of rewarding gameplay.
- “Enemies have too much health, weapons do too little damage; it's boring and tedious with no payoff.”
- “The grinding feels endless and unrewarding, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Leveling up takes far too long, and the repetitive tasks become a chore rather than a challenge.”