10 Pro Tips For Operation: Tango | Game Rant
Operation: Tango took 2021 by storm. This co-op game takes a friendly duo on an adventure of becoming an Agent and a Hacker, who have to solve missions together all across the globe. It's an online-only game that 100% relies on voice, so players should be prepared.
Its graphics and design are light and fun, adding to the quirky style of the game. But the gameplay itself can be daunting and intense at times, and because it's such a new game, here's a few tips to get the ball rolling for anyone wanting to try this with their friends.
10 Make Sure You Have The Gadgets Ready
And by "gadgets", we mean a working headset with a microphone, functioning wi-fi, and of course, the game and the necessary consoles. This should go without saying, but if any of the aforementioned items are missing, or not functioning correctly, gameplay can become very frustrating very quickly, and after all, this game is about having fun. So dig out those rusty headsets and ready, set, go!
9 First Thing's First: Recruit A Friend
Because Operation: Tango is a co-op game, players will need a friend. People can play both crossplay and with a Friend Pass, which means anyone can invite a friend to join them for free!
This is done by downloading the Trial Version of the game, and starting a game together, and works even if the friend is playing on a different platform. And due to the nature of the game, experience doesn't matter, so feel free to invite anyone!
8 Both Roles Are Equally Amazing
The first round usually starts with fighting about who gets which role. But this shouldn't be an issue, because both roles are equally amazing, and have just as exciting gameplay. Neither role gets left out of the fun, so people should just start with whichever looks better to them. Or simply flip a coin, it's more fun that way!
7 Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!
Communication is key when it comes to games like Operation: Tango. Communication should be constant and transparent. There's no need to embellish what the message is, just stating facts is plenty. A lot of players go in thinking that they'll be inventing poems with their descriptions, and then they realize that the game is hard enough, and they can't even find the words to describe a door or a lock.
6 Be Creative
Having said that, creativity is always welcome as a way to make the game more fun. People find all types of ways to describe one thing that could be described in an easier way. Feel free to speak as it feels fit, and who knows, maybe "Fiat500 colored" actually means something. It's like a game of charades. The goal isn't to talk like a professional, it's getting the message across.
5 Switch Roles And Replay Rounds!
Agent or Hacker, it doesn't matter. Due to the exceptional development of the game, both characters are great assets, and they're both unique, meaning that not only are they both awesome, but rounds feel much more different with one than with the other.
That said, don't be afraid to switch characters and replay rounds! The entire experience will be different when the roles are switched, and rounds don't feel monotone or easier at all.
4 Asking For Help Is Okay
The "Hint" button is there for a reason, and there's no shame in taking that opportunity. For one, no one will know, and even if they do, who cares? So while of course, playing for the relief of that "eureka!" moment, if it becomes too much to handle, everyone is encouraged to take the hint.
3 Make It Your Own!
Although the game has its own set of rules, and beyond that, each character and role has its own little constraint, players can absolutely put their own spin on the game, as they should!
Unlike scripted single-player games, Operation: Tango leaves the door wide open for personal expression. From emotes and dynamic texts, all the way to the ability to alter entire AR environments, good pairs don't miss an opportunity to show off themselves through the game.
2 It's Not A Race, It's A Collaboration
Or it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. Players don't see what the other half sees. And the goal isn't to blindside each other or be quicker or better than the other player. It's getting there together, as a team.
This means that the game is as much about helping one another, as it's about playing with the character at hand and getting the job done. Some people find this a difficult concept to grasp especially when talking about video games, but sometimes games aren't about winning as an individual.
1 Don't Stress
The most important thing in this game is to let go and just have fun. Stress has no room in Operation: Tango, well not outside of the gameplay at least. Of course, the missions themselves and the difficulty of them can cause some tension, but that's part of the fun in games like this. The important thing is not letting that energy into the duo dynamic, as that can cause a lot of damage both in and outside of the game.
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