Operation: Tango
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About Operation: Tango
Operation: Tango is a two-player co-op adventure where one player controls a field agent and the other takes on the role of a hacker. Developed by Clever Plays Studio and released in June 2021, it’s set in a globe-hopping spy thriller with missions involving stealth, sabotage, and tech-heavy puzzles. Available on every major console and PC, the game leans into asymmetrical teamwork, forcing players to rely on each other to outwit a shadowy global threat. The pitch? You’re one agent and one hacker trying to stop a villain, but only if you can communicate without yelling at each other.
Gameplay
The agent handles on-foot action: dodging patrols, disarming bombs, or fighting with gadgets like flashbangs. The hacker manages systems remotely, rerouting power, opening locks, and jacking cameras to spot threats. Each mission has tight, time-sensitive objectives, like disabling a missile or escaping a vault, that demand constant chatter. The 4v1 multiplayer mode adds chaos, with two agents facing off against two hackers and a solo AI-controlled enemy. Controls are intuitive but demanding; hackers must multitask between menus and real-time threats, while agents balance stealth and combat. Sessions usually last 20-40 minutes, with the tension spiking during final heists.
What Players Think
PlayPile players rate it 84% like and 16% dislike, averaging 10 hours of playtime. Metacritic gives it 73/100. Completion rates hover at 33%, with most quitting due to inconsistent pacing. The community moods are split between “tense” (68%) and “chaotic” (52%), with 40% calling it “clever.” Reviewers praise the co-op synergy but criticize repetitive mission structures and AI glitches. One user wrote, “It’s great when it works, but frustrating when the agent gets stuck in walls.” Achievement hunters note 30 trophies, with 15% of players hitting 100%.
PlayPile's Take
Operation: Tango is a solid co-op pick for fans of asymmetrical gameplay, but its flaws keep it from being essential. The dual-role dynamic is fun for short sessions, but mission variety dips after the first hour. At $39.99, it’s a low-risk buy for two-player teams who enjoy problem-solving under pressure. Skip it if you hate waiting for teammates or need deep single-player content. The best moments come when both players click, and when the AI doesn’t crash the action.
Game Modes
Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
84.8
RAWG Rating
3.8
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