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Super Nintendo · Action
Congo's Caper
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Congo's Caper is an action game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Data East.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
Data East also made Joe & Mac, Shadowrun and Magical Drop for the SNES.
Congo's Caper supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Congo's Caper is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Congo's Caper cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | DDAC-4F09 |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | D9AC-4F09 |
| Start With 9 Lives | D6AC-4F09 |
| 1 Life After Continue | DDB0-44D4 |
| 6 Lives After Continue | D9B0-44D4 |
| 9 Lives After Continue | D6B0-44D4 |
Congo's Caper walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Congo's Caper FAQ
When did Congo's Caper come out on the SNES?
Congo's Caper was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Congo's Caper?
It was developed by Data East.
Is Congo's Caper multiplayer?
Yes. Congo's Caper supports up to 2 players.
How long does Congo's Caper take to play?
As an action game, Congo's Caper typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Congo's Caper 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.