Tango: The Adventure Game

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Tango: The Adventure Game is a single player action game. It was developed by Gualicho Games and was released on November 16, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Tango: The Adventure Game is a point-and-click mystery set in a small town with a dark secret. As detective Beatriz Yagoda, you'll explore the town, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious disappearances. With its unique South American folklore-inspired setting and engaging narrative, Tango offers a refreshing take on the adventure game genre.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming story that blends humor with themes of love, loss, and regret, set against the backdrop of early 20th century Buenos Aires.
The hand-drawn graphics and cartoon aesthetic are visually appealing, creating an authentic atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The puzzles are generally well-designed and the game includes interesting trivia about tango culture, making it both entertaining and educational.

The game is very short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
There is a lack of voice acting, which detracts from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the dialogue.
Some puzzles can be illogical or frustrating, and the dialogue advancement is automatic, which can lead to missed text and a less satisfying narrative experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Tango: The Adventure Game" revolves around Carlos, a man escaping prison who reflects on his past struggles with love, loss, and his aspirations in the tango scene of early 20th century Buenos Aires. While the narrative is praised for its charming and humorous delivery, some reviewers feel it lacks depth and a satisfying conclusion, leaving it feeling incomplete. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of fiction and reality inspired by the life of tango legend Carlos Gardel, complemented by a moody atmosphere and engaging music.
- “It's the early 20th century; a man named Carlos has just escaped from prison. As he and his getaway driver are driving away, he is asked about the legendary tango lyrics, and Carlos explains his backstory about his gambling debts, his fiancée leaving him, and no longer being the number one in tango. He talks about how he planned to change all that, and it all started in the city of Buenos Aires.”
- “I was quite impressed how the game could tell a very serious and somewhat sad story but in a very humorous way.”
- “The story is inspired by the real story of Carlos Gardel, who was one of the greatest tango singers ever and is quite famous in South America (and Spain).”
- “The storyline wasn't particularly well developed, funny, memorable, or interesting.”
- “The story felt hollow - without a proper beginning and a proper conclusion, just like a demo game would have as a glimpse of a full product.”
- “My biggest complaint: the game feels like it is the 1st part of a longer story, as it ends with only a partial resolution.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its fitting and charming representation of tango, enhancing the overall experience with its beautiful soundtrack. While many players appreciate the energetic and passionate Latin American tunes, some note issues with repetitive tracks and occasional audio corruption during cutscenes. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a delightful adventure for both casual players and tango enthusiasts.
- “The music is good for a game about tango; the soundtrack fits the whole game very well and makes you just want to stop and listen to some of these tracks.”
- “The world of Buenos Aires of the early 20th century, with all its interesting details and features, unfolds on the screen in front of the player, and of course it all happens to the sounds of passionate and energetic music.”
- “The game does not disappoint: it is charming, funny, with an interesting and unusual story, and awesome animation and music.”
- “The major problem is the music is corrupted during the cutscenes and sounds like an old dial-up modem, but you can play just fine with the sound off.”
- “The music is a bit too repetitive sometimes.”
- “I don't know much about tango music, and the game missed a big opportunity to teach me more about it and make me appreciate it more.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its lively and charming humor, reminiscent of classic LucasArts adventures, featuring fourth wall breaks, clever jokes, and numerous references to gaming culture. While some reviews note that the storyline lacks depth, the overall comedic presentation and engaging dialogue contribute to a fun experience. However, a few users suggest that the English localization could be improved to enhance the humor's effectiveness.
- “It has lots of jokes, with that kind of ridicule and light-hearted humor from LucasArts adventures (it even breaks the 4th wall and has lots of little references and easter eggs to adventure gaming in general).”
- “I was quite impressed how the game could tell a very serious and somewhat sad story but in a very humorous way.”
- “The game has a lot of good, lively humor, and the art itself corresponds to this mood.”
- “It's not funny or anything else.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but it just didn't deliver.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their charming hand-drawn and cartoon aesthetic, reminiscent of classic indie titles. Reviewers highlight the colorful artwork and animated scenes, noting that the visuals complement the engaging gameplay and storytelling. While some mention the simplicity of the 2D graphics, they generally agree that the art style is a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are good; I like how it has a hand-drawn/cartoon aesthetic to it. It's kind of cute and reminds me of something you could find on Newgrounds.”
- “The strongest point in this game is its art style and writing.”
- “+ well drawn colorful and cartoony hand-drawn background artwork and cut scenes.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click adventure, involving item collection and puzzle-solving, which is accessible and casual. While it features a decent interface and some mini-games, it lacks complexity and is relatively short, making it suitable for casual play. The integration of historical elements related to Argentina's dance culture adds a unique touch, though the gameplay remains straightforward and not heavily puzzle-focused.
- “The gameplay is good; it’s your standard point-and-click game where you pick up items and combine some of them to solve puzzles and progress forward—nothing too complicated.”
- “This short adventure has nice visuals, classic gameplay (and a few mini-games) in a good interface. It's an inferior yet decent drag-and-release control scheme, instead of the more comfortable real point-and-click one, but otherwise, all useful features are there.”
- “Short and not really puzzle-intensive, but it's a pleasure clicking on items and discovering references or nuggets of history blended into the gameplay.”
- “The creators attempt to teach the origin story of Argentina's famous dance partially through the gameplay's setting and partially through the plot's occasional intersections with dancing, singing, and guitar-playing, but their main teaching tool is simply to display randomly selected history facts on load screens.”
- “Short and not really puzzle intensive, but it's a pleasure clicking on items and discovering references or nuggets of history blended in with the gameplay.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the limited variety of content, leading to repetitive experiences that can become monotonous early on.
- “This becomes tedious very quickly, especially since there are only a handful of tasks and repeats start appearing almost immediately.”
- “The grinding feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive actions over and over, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its moody ambiance and themes of love, loss, and regret, which resonate well with players. Additionally, fans of classic point-and-click games will appreciate the nostalgic references woven throughout the experience.
- “The story is pretty good; I love the moody atmosphere and the themes of love, loss, and regret. The references to classic point-and-click games are a nice touch, and if you play a lot of the classics, you'll definitely recognize some of them.”

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50%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Tango: The Adventure Game – You May Not Have This Dance
Tango: The Adventure Game is an average experience. Even if you’re interested in the history of tango, you won’t get much substance out of this game. It’s a shame it turned out to be a letdown.
Gameluster.com
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Tango: The Adventure Game is a action game.

Tango: The Adventure Game is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Tango: The Adventure Game was released on November 16, 2018.

Tango: The Adventure Game was developed by Gualicho Games.

Tango: The Adventure Game has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Tango: The Adventure Game is a single player game.

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