Tango Fiesta

Tango Fiesta is a 2D top down twin stick shooter that is quite remarkable because it's been made by people who never played or even saw a twin stick shooter before. That's the only explanation I can find for this game being so bad, anyway. It's got a kitschy 1980's action movie theme, fine, we all like those, and they even did their own art and stuff for the game which is nice in this day and age of asset flips. But the gameplay is an unpolished, janky joke. For starters there's very little point in actually shooting the enemies in the game. They don't really chase you, and you move much faster than they do, so why bother? Just run straight to the objective. You take less damage and progress through the level faster if you just don't bother fighting. Brilliant game design there, absolutely 5 stars. Then comes the real vexing part about this game... you aim with your mouse, you have full 360 degree targeting, but you don't actually shoot at the mouse pointer, you can only shoot in 8 cardinal directions, so you sort of shoot in the general direction of the mouse pointer. This is incredibly annoying and unfun. If only the developers had played twin stick shooters before, bu…

3/10 not that much here content wise

Tango Fiesta is an energetic twin-stick shooter that transforms the spirit of classic 1980s action films into a fast-paced arcade experience. Developed by Spilt Milk Studios and published by Mastertronic, the game embraces the larger-than-life style of action cinema, delivering an adventure filled with explosions, endless gunfire, and exaggerated heroes. Rather than taking a realistic approach to combat, it focuses on celebrating the over-the-top nature of action movie legends, creating a playful atmosphere that immediately sets it apart from more serious shooters. The game's central concept revolves around recreating the kinds of missions and scenarios commonly seen in iconic action blockbusters. Players take control of a roster of action-inspired characters and fight through enemy-infested environments packed with danger and destruction. The presentation is intentionally humorous, with countless references to classic action tropes. From heavily armed commandos to cybernetic law enforcers, the cast feels like a tribute to the heroes that defined an era of action entertainment. This nostalgic approach gives the game a strong identity and provides much of its charm. Gameplay is bu…

https://youtu.be/l34VV-guGaA While functionally it does so at a minimal level as numerous issues are on display for enemy behaviors and mission design.

Great game! Very addictive and action-packed. It's a very fun and simple pick up and play shooter. If you love 80s culture and video games like Commando, Ikari Warriors etc... and movies like Rambo, Commando and Predator this is great fun.

It gets stuck after first mission on score screen.