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El Tango de la Muerte

Argentina, 1923. Luciano can't dance. Martita's birthday is coming. And the only way to win her heart is to master the tango, one step, one song, one melodramatic disaster at a time. A rhythm game inspired by Latin American soap operas. 96% positive on Steam.

Developer
Hernán Smicht, YIRA::
Publisher
Hernán Smicht
Release
April 24, 2018
8 years and 190 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive323 reviews96.3%
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About the Game

Argentina, 1923

Martita's birthday is coming, and Luciano still doesn’t know how to do the Tango! Can he learn the tango in time to win the heart of the woman he loves?

Experience a rhythm game that plays like a Latin American soap opera, full of love, melodrama, and knife fights. Set in the twilight of the tango era, with an original soundtrack by Latin American band YIRA.

The story mode takes about 45 minutes, a short, complete melodrama you can finish in one sitting. Then come back for the per-song Challenges and Classic Mode, where the real mastery begins.

96% positive reviews on Steam. Recommended by Rock Paper Shotgun.

No rhythm required. Only heart.

Features

  • Learn in seconds, master in hours: Anyone can pick up the basics. Nailing every step to the rhythm is another story.

  • Dance to the beat: Move Luciano across the floor, one step at a time, or slide through the whole stage if you dare.

  • Every song teaches a new move: Master them to boost your score and earn every star.

  • A love story, tango-style: A melodramatic romance set in 1923 Argentina, told the way only a telenovela can.

  • 13 original tango songs by YIRA: A modern tango soundtrack performed by a Latin American band.

  • Short story, long mastery: Finish the main story in about 45 minutes. Then chase every star in Challenge Mode and Classic Mode.

  • And the cats. You'll understand.

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