Tango Fiesta
- September 23, 2015
- Spilt Milk Studios Ltd
This game is not good. If you need a fast paced, multiplayer shooter, go buy Broforce
Get on SteamTango Fiesta is an action packed top-down cooperative two stick shooter for 1 to 4 players. Set in a world where the events from every single 80’s action film ever made actually happened to one unlucky hero called John Strong, you and up to three friends get to blast, shoot, knife, and high score your way through endless procedurally generated levels in the ultimate true story behind all those ama…
Reviews
- Addictive and action-packed gameplay, especially enjoyable in multiplayer mode.
- Nostalgic 80s culture references and fun arcade-style mechanics make it a blast to play.
- Variety in weapons, levels, and enemies keeps the gameplay engaging and competitive.
- Clunky controls and a poor interface detract from the overall experience.
- Enemies have excessive health and objectives can be repetitive and tedious.
- Bugs and performance issues, such as framerate drops and unresponsive mechanics, hinder enjoyment.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Tango Fiesta" feature a simplistic art style that resembles painted visuals, which some find unsophisticated and mismatched with the game's nostalgic theme. While the crisp vector-based cell-shaded aesthetic is noted as visually appealing, it ultimately feels out of place in a contemporary context.
“The crisp vector-based, cell-shaded aesthetic looks great, although it feels a bit out of place in a contemporary game that aims to exploit '80s pop culture nostalgia.”
“The levels and objectives are unsophisticated, the art style looks like it was made with paint, and the narrative, while understandably simple in a game called 'Tango Fiesta', tries to insert humor, nearly always in vain.”
“The crisp vector-based cell-shaded aesthetic looks alright, but it's out of place in a contemporary game intent on exploiting '80s pop culture nostalgia.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Tango Fiesta" is largely perceived as unsuccessful, with attempts at comedic elements feeling forced and ineffective against a backdrop of simplistic levels and a rudimentary art style.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by significant bugs and gameplay issues, such as enemies spawning inappropriately and levels failing to complete, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
“The story felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the plot.”
“Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from the protagonists and their motivations.”
“The narrative was riddled with clichés and predictable twists, which made it difficult to invest in the outcome.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics, indicating a well-structured and reliable gaming experience that enhances player engagement.
“The gameplay mechanics are solid and provide a smooth experience.”
“I love how intuitive the controls are, making it easy to jump right in.”
“The variety of gameplay options keeps things fresh and engaging.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is marred by technical issues such as frame stutters and texture flickering, which detract from immersion, especially during intense gameplay. Additionally, the coarse language is seen as a negative element that undermines the overall experience, failing to enhance the game's intended style.
“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.”
“The overall atmosphere feels unepic and lacks the depth found in games like 'The Darkness II' and 'Spec Ops: The Line'.”
