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El Tango de la Muerte

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Do the tango to win the heart of your loved one! Each song in this casual RHYTHM game will unveil the story of Luciano and Martita. Influenced by games like OSU and Crypt of the Necrodancer, with a pinch of melodramatic humor, inspired by the best Latin American soap operas!

What works

  • Unique artistic collage style
  • Excellent tango-inspired soundtrack
  • Engaging and culturally rich story
  • Accessible yet challenging rhythm gameplay
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some input latency and control issues
  • Lack of tutorial for new mechanics
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Minor bugs and occasional lag

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El Tango de la Muerte: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 26/08/2026