The Legend of Tango

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The Legend of Tango is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Spilt Milk Studios Ltd and was released on September 11, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Legend Of Tango is a short comedy JRPG that tells the story of how Tango Fiesta was born through the medium of a classic fantasy JRPG.

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game features a well-developed world with intricate details and a captivating, nonlinear storyline that draws players in.
The unique combat system based on the rhythm of tango is fresh and enjoyable, providing a rewarding experience once players master it.
The visual style and music are vibrant and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's passionate and dramatic themes.

Many players feel the game serves more as an advertisement for another title rather than a standalone experience, leading to disappointment.
The use of default RPG Maker assets and simplistic gameplay mechanics detracts from the overall quality, making it feel unoriginal and poorly executed.
The story is criticized for being bland and not effectively translating its themes, resulting in a lack of immersion and engagement.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The story in the game is criticized for being bland and lacking immersion, with elements that do not effectively translate to its medieval setting. While it attempts to convey a metaphor about game development, the execution falls flat, making it feel overly general and unengaging for players. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game gives a warning that it tells the story of how Tango Fiesta was born, but it feels too general that anyone who has experience in participating in game jams will know roughly how it is.”
- “The story was a pretty blatant metaphor for game development.”
- “It uses default RPG Maker assets and the default battle system because those aren't what it's about; they are a vehicle for telling a true story.”
- “The story is bland.”
- “Despite being made in a medieval setting, some parts of the story don't translate well; you can roughly tell what happened in real life, but it wasn't good game-wise since it ruined the immersion.”
- “The story is trying to make certain metaphorical points, but falls short with how poorly every line lands.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of "The Legend of Tango" has been criticized for its overt focus on advertising another game, "Tango Fiesta," rather than providing a standalone gaming experience. Players feel that the game serves primarily as a promotional tool, lacking depth and substance, and is essentially a paid advertisement for the developers' main title. Overall, it is perceived as ineffective in its advertising approach, detracting from the enjoyment of the game itself.
- “The Legend of Tango feels more like an advertisement than a game.”
- “All it is is a playable advertisement to go buy the company's early access game for $12.00.”
- “The rest is just an advertisement for Tango Fiesta with some embellishments in fantasy and medieval settings.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decently fun while others criticize it as minimal and lacking depth. Overall, many feel that the gameplay is either underwhelming or not integral to the experience.
- “The gameplay was decently fun.”
- “To be honest, the gameplay was fine.”
- “Edit: also the small amount of gameplay you see on this review is all it took to finish the whole game.”
- “Gameplay... you can barely say it exists, but it would be better without it.”
- “Gameplay: terrible”
- “Edit: also, the small amount of gameplay you see in this review is all it took to finish the whole game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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20%
The graphics in "The Legend of Tango" have received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the flawless performance and enjoy the visuals, others find the artwork to be unoriginal. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a highlight for some players, despite criticisms regarding creativity.
- “I love the graphics and it plays flawlessly from my experience.”
- “Artwork: unoriginal”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "The Legend of Tango" is largely considered minimal and ineffective, with some reviewers noting a few slightly amusing moments. However, the overall consensus is that the game's comedic elements do not compensate for its poor quality and lack of engaging content.
- “The Legend of Tango has a small amount of slightly amusing humor, but it's pretty much not worth anybody's time at all in my opinion.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with only a single instance of meaningful dialogue addressing a sensitive issue, suggesting a missed opportunity for more impactful storytelling.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”