Congo Bongo Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Platformer / Action

Congo Bongo

Deep cut

SystemIntellivision
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Intellivision, Congo Bongo is a platformer developed by SEGA. It blends platformer and action elements.

Among the 8 Intellivision platformers in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Zaxxon, Carnival and Turbo for the Intellivision.

Congo Bongo supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Congo Bongo is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Congo Bongo gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Congo Bongo walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Congo Bongo FAQ

Who made Congo Bongo?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Congo Bongo multiplayer?

Yes. Congo Bongo supports up to 2 players.

How long does Congo Bongo take to play?

As a platformer, Congo Bongo typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Congo Bongo on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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