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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a first person shooter released exclusively for the [[Sega Saturn]] in North America. It is based on the 1995 film ''[[wikipedia:Congo (film)|Congo]]''.
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a first person shooter released exclusively for the [[Sega Saturn]] in North America. It is based on the 1995 film ''[[wikipedia:Congo (film)|Congo]]''.
  
 
A European version was advertised in official Sega Saturn promotional material, but did not materialise.
 
A European version was advertised in official Sega Saturn promotional material, but did not materialise.
  
 
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*'''Programming:''' Eric Hammond, Robert Leyland, Steve Scholl
 
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*'''Cast:''' Steven Anthony Jones (Butembo Kabalo), Anqoinette Crosby (Charlotte Burroughs)
 
*'''Cast:''' Steven Anthony Jones (Butembo Kabalo), Anqoinette Crosby (Charlotte Burroughs)
 
*'''Director:''' Robert Caruso
 
*'''Director:''' Robert Caruso
 
*'''Producer:''' Andrew Linsk
 
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 14 September 2024

For the unreleased Sega Mega Drive game, see Congo: The Game.

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Congo the Movie: The Lost City of Zinj
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega of America
Developer:
Licensor: Paramount Pictures
Peripherals supported: Mission Stick
Genre: Shoot-'em-Up

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
US 		$49.9949.99[2] 81010
ESRB: Teen

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Congo the Movie: The Lost City of Zinj is a first person shooter released exclusively for the Sega Saturn in North America. It is based on the 1995 film Congo.

A European version was advertised in official Sega Saturn promotional material, but did not materialise.

Production credits

Game Production
  • Game Developed by: Jumpin' Jack Software, Inc. Novato, CA, http://www.jumpinjack.com
  • Programming: Eric Hammond, Robert Leyland, Steve Scholl
  • Design Consultant: Josh Gordon
  • Design: Steven Apour, Greg Fleming, Eric Hammond, Robert Leyland, Steve Scholl
  • Computer Graphics: John Broenen, Bill Fletcher, Dan Goldman, Tom Grevera, Greg Hammond, Jason Ibanez, Jim Nichelini, Madeline Preisner, Brian Ransom, Arlin Robins
  • Sound FX: LoudMouth, Eric Hammond
Music — Sega Music Group
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Sega Music Group Studios, Brad Kaiser uses Zildjian Cymbals and Sticks
Game Production
Sega Support
Movie Production — A Commotion Pictures Production
  • Cast: Steven Anthony Jones (Butembo Kabalo), Anqoinette Crosby (Charlotte Burroughs)
  • Director: Robert Caruso
  • Producer: Andrew Linsk
  • Executive Producers: Steven Apour, Sara Holihan
  • Director of Photography: Adam Beckman
  • Assistant Director: David James
  • Production Manager: Barbara Parker
  • Production Coordinator: Julie Trunk
  • Gaffer: Eric Blum
  • Key Grip: Brent Cyr
  • Swing: Lana Bernberg
  • Sound / Video Tech: Alan Herford
  • Prop Stylist: Bill McGirr
  • Make‑Up / Hair: Steve Anderson
  • Wardrob: Tracy Motoyoshi
  • On‑Line Editing: Clive Jenkins (Varitel)
  • Off‑Line Editing: Pat Caballero (See Spots Run Editorial)
  • Sound Effects: Hunter Pipes (Dubey Tunes)
Special Thanks
Source:
US manual
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Magazine articles

Main article: Congo the Movie: The Lost City of Zinj/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

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Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
51
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Fun Generation (DE) NTSC-U
60
[5]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
83
[6]
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
59
[2]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
55
[7]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
28
[8]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
17
[9]
MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-U
27
[10]
Mega Force (FR) NTSC-U
84
[11]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
65
[12]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
25
[13]
Playmag (FR) PAL
77
[14]
Sega Power (UK) NTSC-U
65
[15]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-U
74
[16]
Sega Saturn
 55
Based on
14 reviews

Congo the Movie: The Lost City of Zinj

Saturn, US
Congo Saturn US Box Back.jpgCongo Saturn US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Congo sat us manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

Main article: Congo the Movie: The Lost City of Zinj/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/uvRrPPzBzII/m/kwH3oNIO-KoJ
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Game Players, "Vol. 9 No. 6 June 1996" (US; 1996-05-04), page 69
  3. ↑ File:Congo sat us manual.pdf, page 18
  4. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "June 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 26
  5. ↑ Fun Generation, "06/96" (DE; 1996-05-08), page 71
  6. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 4, Issue 6: June 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 21
  7. ↑ GamePro, "June 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 70
  8. ↑ Game Informer, "May 1996" (US; 1996-0x-xx), page 59
  9. ↑ Game Informer, "June 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 104
  10. ↑ MAN!AC, "06/96" (DE; 1996-05-08), page 50
  11. ↑ Mega Force, "Été 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 84
  12. ↑ Mega Fun, "06/96" (DE; 1996-05-15), page 72
  13. ↑ Next Generation, "July 1996" (US; 1996-06-18), page 78
  14. ↑ Playmag, "Juillet/Août 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 122
  15. ↑ Sega Power, "August 1996" (UK; 1996-06-06), page 56
  16. ↑ Video Games, "6/96" (DE; 1996-05-29), page 88


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