Congo Bongo is a 1983 Sega action-platformer, ported to the Atari 2600 from the arcade original. You play a safari hunter chasing Bongo, a gorilla who hurls coconuts and sends other jungle hazards in your path. The port preserves the arcade’s isometric viewpoint — a distinctive look uncommon on home consoles in 1983 — scaled to fit the Atari 2600’s hardware constraints.
How to Play
Reach Bongo at the top of each stage. You cannot fight back, so survival is all about timing: dodge the coconuts and animals he throws, and pick your moment to advance.
| Action | Player 1 | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Move | ↑ ↓ ← → | T G F H |
| Jump | Spacebar | A |
| Turbo | Del | . |
| Reset | F12 | F12 |
| Select | F11 | F11 |
| Pause | Alt+P | Alt+P |
Two players share the same keyboard. Black-and-white/colour toggle: F2. Paddle/joystick mode: Alt+L.
Tips
- The isometric angle makes gaps look shorter than they are — count grid squares before committing to a jump.
- Coconuts and animals follow repeating patterns. Find a safe spot and watch a full cycle before moving through a busy section.
- Falling costs a life more often than enemies do. Favour cautious routes until you know the stage.
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