Tango: The Adventure Game
- November 16, 2018
- Gualicho Games
Get on SteamTango: 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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Reviews
- Charming and humorous storytelling with references to tango culture and classic adventure games.
- Well-designed puzzles and engaging mini-games that provide a fun experience.
- Beautiful visuals and a delightful soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game is very short, lasting only about 1-2 hours, which may leave players wanting more.
- Lack of voice acting and some clunky dialogue presentation detracts from the immersion.
- Some puzzles are illogical or nonsensical, leading to frustration and confusion.
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and integration with the story, particularly its connection to tango and the cultural backdrop of Buenos Aires. However, some users noted issues with repetitive tracks and technical problems during cutscenes, which detracted from the overall experience. While the soundtrack enhances the game's appeal, there is a desire for more variety and educational elements related to tango music.
“Adding to this, nice visuals and a beautiful soundtrack, this was quite a fun play.”
“The story and the music make for a charming title.”
“The music and art are really well done and interesting.”
“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.”
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story, inspired by tango singer Carlos Gardel, is noted for its charm and humor, effectively blending serious themes with lightheartedness. However, some reviewers criticize the storyline for being underdeveloped and lacking a coherent beginning and conclusion, leaving a sense of incompleteness. Overall, while the narrative is appreciated for its uniqueness and aesthetic appeal, it may not satisfy those seeking a deeper or more engaging plot.
“I was quite impressed how the game could tell a very serious and somewhat sad story but in a very humorous way.”
“The game does not disappoint: it is charming, funny, with an interesting and unusual story, and awesome animation and music.”
“Love the story and the aesthetics, undoubtedly it's a unique game and, as a long-time adventure gamer, I am completely satisfied with my purchase.”
“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 first part of a longer story, as it ends with only a partial resolution.”
- humor8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by light-hearted jokes, clever references, and a charming narrative that balances serious themes with comedic elements. While some players found the humor to be delightful and engaging, others felt it lacked depth and could benefit from improved localization. Overall, the game is praised for its amusing storytelling and entertaining animations.
“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 does not disappoint: it is charming, funny, with an interesting and unusual story, and awesome animation and music.”
“It's not funny or anything else.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
“I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nice visuals, colorful hand-drawn artwork, and a beautiful soundtrack, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While some users note the simplicity of the 2D graphics, they appreciate the aesthetic appeal and unique style, despite some concerns about loading times compared to more complex 3D games. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's charm.
“Adding to this, nice visuals and a beautiful soundtrack, this was quite a fun play.”
“+ well drawn colorful and cartoony hand drawn background artwork and cut scenes”
“Love the story and the aesthetics, undoubtedly it's a unique game and, as a long time adventure gamer, I am completely satisfied with my purchase.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features classic mechanics with a decent drag-and-release control scheme, complemented by mini-games and a user-friendly interface. While it aims to educate players about Argentina's dance origins through its setting and plot, much of the historical context is conveyed through random facts displayed during load screens.
“This short adventure has nice visuals, classic gameplay, and a few mini-games, all presented in a good interface. While it uses an inferior yet decent drag-and-release control scheme instead of the more comfortable point-and-click method, all useful features are still present.”
“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.”
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the limited variety of content, leading to repetitive experiences that emerge quickly.
“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 lacks variety, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a job than a game.”
