Not every game Sega released was gold and Congo was one such example, that's us being kind, as this is a real disaster of a first person shooter. Based on the Paramount Pictures film / B movie of the same name, Congo was a rather average film about killer gorillas that in turn was also loosely based on the Michael Crichton's novel.
The game itself follows it's own plot you play as Butembo Kabalo a member of one of the research teams sent into the jungle to find diamonds. On the face of it an FPS which had you exploring ancient temples and jungle forests should have been quite good. Alas the Sega Away Team and Jumpin' Jack Software the developers behind this title clearly struggled with the game. As it is mired with problems, ranging from awful level design, poor frame rate, enemies able to attack from out of no where then able to hide again so you can't damage them and having the turn circle of a slug super glued to the floor. It's just awful in every way and you can see why this game remained in North America only. The best part of the game is the live action cutscene acted by Steven Anthony Jones who give quite a good performance as the hero stranded in the jungle. Captured at 60fps as screen fades run at 60fps and some off timing occurs in some sections, most of the game does 15-20fps. Even the slowdown filled port of Saturn Doom, is a more enjoyable titles to play. This is one Sega Saturn exclusive title, best left forgotten.
コンゴー・ザー・ムービー・ザー・ロスト・シティー・オブ・ジンジ日本では発売されなかった
Release: 1996
Developer: Jumpin' Jack Software, Inc. & Sega Away Team
Publisher: Sega / セガ
Format: Sega Saturn (SS) / セガサターン
Congo the Movie: The Lost City of Zinj hasn't been re-issued since it's original Sega Saturn release.
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