Since the launch of the PS5 last November, Sony has been not-so-discreetly tweaking the value of its premier subscription service. In 2021 in particular, a selection of PS5 games have even made their debut on the platform whilst simultaneously being available for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Games like Destruction All-Stars, Maquette, and Oddworld: Soulstorm are just the tip of an iceberg that’s been making the service even more valuable to the PlayStation ecosystem.
It’s no surprise, then, to see PS Plus’ streak of launching brand new games day-and-date with the service is continuing into June as well. Following a leak earlier in the week, Sony has finally confirmed that Clever Play’s Operation: Tango will join Star Wars Squadrons and Virtual Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on June 1. PS5 owners on the lookout for their next cooperative multiplayer fix should definitely be keeping this game on their radar.
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Operation: Tango is a cooperative online spy adventure game, that challenges two players to work together in sync to complete an assortment of heist-style missions. A heavy emphasis has been placed on the fact that communication is essential to getting the most out of the experience. Set against the backdrop of a high-tech inspired near-future setting, each of the game's maps also look set to offer a wide array of individual obstacles for players to overcome. From the handful of gameplay trailers released thus far, there appears to be plenty of reasons why these concepts have already earned the game praise via the 2020 Gamescom ‘Best Multiplayer’ award.
The tagline ‘It Takes Two To Save The Universe’ in particular, also hints at the importance of the two distinct classes players will have the chance to play as; Hacker and Agent, each having a unique yet vital role to play. Both playstyles have a different perspective on the chaotic action, that should make the game unlike any other multiplayer experience currently available on the PS5. While the hacker is in charge of tasks like cracking doors and monitoring surveillance, the Agent on the other hand will be responsible for the teams direct performance in the field itself.
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Pioneered by other beloved cooperative games like Hazelight’s It Takes Two, Operation: Tango will take full advantage of the Friend Pass concept to allow players to play with their friend of choice. The option to undertake espionage-themed missions via crossplay, is another welcome and progressive option that should allow would-be spies to set up sessions regardless of platform difference, without too many limitations. With "Friendly Banter" being advertised as one of the game’s features, having partner options is a wise and positive development decision.
Canada-based developer Clever Plays has already managed to claw out some success with the studio's previous game, which bodes well for the promising Operation: Tango. In 2015 the studio launched Leap of Faith, a cyberpunk-inspired roguelite on PS4, before porting the game to PC a year later via Steam.
As it stands Leap of Faith has an overall ‘Very Positive’ rating on Valve’s storefront, based on 286 reviewers having enjoyed their time with it. Launching on PS Plus has historically done games like Fall Guys and Rocket League a world of good when it comes to success and exposure. There’s a chance that Operation: Tango will be making more headline news if it’s blend of ideas are as exciting in practice as they are on paper.
Operation: Tango will available on PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S from the 1st of June.