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Pair as a field agent and remote hacker, sharing clues by voice to infiltrate sites and solve cooperative spy-mission puzzles.
Released 01 Jun 2021
Guide a Field Agent
Hack Cameras and Robots
Share Hidden Clues
It takes two to save the world in this cooperative spy adventure. Pair up with a friend as Agent or Hacker—with only your voices to connect you—and work together to bring a hi-tech global menace to its knees. Now with a FREE CONTENT UPDATE!
Developed by Clever Plays · Published by Team17, Clever Plays
Operation: Tango is an online co-op spy adventure for two players. One takes the role of a field agent, while the other works as a hacker; each sees different information, so the pair must communicate to coordinate their missions.
Players investigate and infiltrate locations, relay clues, and solve puzzles that call for both roles. The agent handles obstacles in the field, while the hacker uses digital tools such as cameras and robots to support their partner.
The campaign follows a series of espionage missions in a near-future setting. Afterward, players can take on timed challenges, and switching roles offers a different view of the cooperative puzzles.
Players often enjoy the game as a shared puzzle adventure, especially the need to describe separate information and coordinate the agent and hacker roles. Reviews also praise the varied mission activities, spy-themed presentation, and the fun or funny moments that can come from playing together. Some players find the campaign short or the time limits stressful, and several report bugs that interrupted progress.
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NOTES:
- This game is online co-op only and requires a microphone.
- Thanks to the Friend Pass, any of your friends can play with you for free.
- Cross-platform play enabled
Operation: Tango is an espionage-themed cooperative adventure challenging you and a friend to complete dangerous missions across the globe in a high-tech near-future world. As an exclusive team of two, you and your partner will become AGENT and HACKER, working in tandem to bring a high-tech global menace to its knees. With only your voice to link you, teamwork is crucial, and communication is key!
Now with a FREE CONTENT UPDATE - The Challenge mode introduces a new area to explore, new puzzles to solve, and new robots to hack.
CO-OP PUZZLE SOLVING - Combine skill sets from different points of view to overcome challenges focused on communication, not difficulty. These missions cannot be completed alone.
THRILLING ESPIONAGE - Investigate, hack and infiltrate while executing missions across the globe. Live out your ultimate “Hollywood” spy fantasy!
HI-TECH TOOLS - Experience the visual splendor and technological advances of a hyper-connected world built around augmented reality.
FRIENDLY BANTER - Constant communication makes for both heartfelt and hilarious moments. It’s all about sharing your voice.
FRIEND PASS - If you own Operation: Tango, any of your friends can play with you for free. All they need to do is download the Operation: Tango Friend Pass on their platform of choice. It takes two to save the world, but it only takes one to pay for it.
CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY - Operation: Tango can be played with a person who’s not playing on the same platform as you. It just works.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 30 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | 2 |
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| Multiplayer | Operation: Tango supports online-only cooperative multiplayer for exactly two players. One player is the Agent and the other is the Hacker, and missions cannot be completed alone. It requires voice communication, supports cross-platform play, and includes a Friend Pass that lets a second player join for free. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is stated. One review requests Workshop support for more levels, but this is not confirmed. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
