Congo

About

Congo is a local and online co-op action game for up to 4 players, focusing on Arm yourself and your friends with weapons and light to survive the dark jungle, as you fight off demons and explore towns, rivers, caves and more. Teamwork is crucial in this top-down horror action game, where every move could be your last. Light is your friend in this hostile environment, so make sure to stay in groups and use your supplies wisely.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

atmosphere10 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a thrilling and atmospheric co-op experience, especially when played with friends.
Graphics and sound design contribute to an immersive jungle environment, enhancing the horror elements.
Gameplay can be intense and fun, with moments of high tension and excitement during multiplayer sessions.

The game suffers from poor optimization and performance issues, even on high-end hardware.
Controls and mechanics are clunky, making gameplay frustrating at times, especially in single-player mode.
Repetitive gameplay and limited enemy variety lead to a lack of long-term engagement.

atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
13%
20%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being immersive, thrilling, and effectively enhancing the overall experience, with many players noting its ability to evoke feelings of fear and tension. The visuals and sound design, including ambient noises like crickets and growls, contribute significantly to the game's eerie and engaging environment. However, some players feel that certain gameplay elements, like the top-down view, can detract from the atmospheric experience.
- “This game is a masterpiece; as soon as I launched it, I was immersed in this incredibly atmospheric game.”
- “Congo has the most amazing atmosphere, which contributes hugely to the immersive enjoyment.”
- “The atmosphere is genuinely scary, and I really like the fog of war type of setup where you only see clearly around your character(s), which amplifies the fear aspect of the game.”
- “The top-down view eliminates atmosphere.”
- “The scary atmosphere will wear off very quickly as well.”
- “Love the style and atmosphere; some more content and optimization, and this could be amazing.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as polished and atmospheric, particularly for an early access title, while others find them merely adequate and not particularly remarkable. Many appreciate the art style and visual quality, comparing them favorably to AAA games, but note that the options for graphical settings are limited. In general, the graphics are seen as effective for the gameplay experience, though they may not stand out in a crowded market.
- “The story is something to behold; it is somewhere between 'The Witcher 3' and 'GTA 5'. The graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, with models better than most AAA games.”
- “The visuals and art style are pretty spot on, and combined with the audio, it makes for quite a nice experience.”
- “Great graphics for an early access game; it runs great on my Phenom + NVIDIA 960 - must try it on my much slower laptop.”
- “Only three settings for graphics: high, medium, and low.”
- “The game uses Unreal Engine; the graphics are okay, nothing special, but get the job done.”
- “The graphics are decent for a game of this price, delivering on what it's supposed to while being nothing special.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players finding the controls clunky and the mechanics repetitive, leading to a tedious experience. While co-op gameplay is noted to be enjoyable, many criticize the overall performance, including frequent crashes and poor frame rates, which detract from the enjoyment. Despite some engaging environments, the lack of variety in enemies and actions leaves players wanting more depth and satisfaction in their gameplay experience.
- “Co-op gameplay is good!”
- “Smooth gameplay and good sense of trekking around a jungle.”
- “The surroundings and environment are set up to create a truly unique gameplay, where you as the player are fully engaged in the action.”
- “I would have recommended this game if the mechanics to progress weren't broken.”
- “Game crashes pretty often, poor FPS in a lot of areas, and shooting mechanics could be improved a lot.”
- “Tl;dr, performance is poor, controls are clunky, and repetitive gameplay.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its engaging narrative reminiscent of titles like 'The Witcher 3' and 'GTA 5', others criticize it for lacking depth, noting that there are only two mission-based levels and minimal storytelling. Additionally, the random generation of missions and scattered objectives detracts from a cohesive narrative experience.
- “The story is something to behold; it is somewhere between 'The Witcher 3' and 'GTA 5'. The graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, and the models are better than most AAA games.”
- “And now 'my' story begins...”
- “So Anakin Skyhumper, Borgie, and I finally beat the multiplayer mission.”
- “There is virtually no story.”
- “Only two mission-based levels.”
- “And now 'my' story begins..”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report no performance issues, others highlight significant problems such as poor performance, clunky controls, and crashes. Many users agree that optimization needs improvement to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Performance-wise, I haven't had any issues, nor have my friends, so no complaints there.”
- “I only played about half an hour so far, but after a crash and some performance issues, these are my first impressions.”
- “There's really awful optimization, but there's demons (aka monkeys), guns, and gasoline canisters, which makes for an interesting experience.”
- “But need improvements and better optimization.”
- “Tl;dr, performance is poor, controls are clunky, repetitive gameplay.”
- “- by far the worst part of the game is the performance.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, users report that while the game features impressive graphics for an early access title, it suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, impacting its stability. Some players have noted that it runs well on higher-end systems, but performance may vary on lower-spec devices.
- “Great graphics for an early access game, runs great on my Phenom + Nvidia 960 - must try it on my much slower laptop.”
- “Early access... so many glitches and bugs.”
- “Buggy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a strong point, with players enjoying the funny gameplay and clever visual gags, such as the ironic small screen display that humorously prompts players to "quit." Overall, the game successfully combines comedic elements with engaging graphics.
- “Great game, really funny gameplay and good graphics.”
- “So at launch, it goes full screen, different shades of black flicker, then the main menu comes up with 80% of the screen as black borders, rendering it to a small 2-3" screen that displays the word 'quit' (haha funny, right?).”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to a lack of variety in enemies and repetitive gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony in completing objectives.
- “Once you realize every strike and kill is the same and so is every enemy (two enemies. Such variety!) there is little else to do but complete the objectives that, without satisfying gameplay, feel pretty tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game is mind-numbing; it feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress or achievement.”
- “After a few hours, the repetitive nature of grinding becomes painfully obvious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The game features minimal music, relying instead on ambient sounds like crickets and demon growls to create an atmospheric experience. While the sound effects are deemed reasonable, they do not stand out significantly, leaving players satisfied with the overall audio design despite the lack of a musical score.
- “The absence of music actually enhances the atmosphere; the background crickets and subtle growling from the demons create a unique ambiance that feels immersive.”
- “The sound effects are reasonable and contribute to the overall experience, providing just the right amount of tension without being overwhelming.”
- “The environmental sounds are so well done that I didn't even miss music; they add a layer of depth that complements the gameplay perfectly.”
- “There is no music, and frankly I haven't noticed the need for it - the crickets in the background and the subtle growling from the demons are atmospheric enough. The sound effects are reasonable as well; nothing special and nothing to complain about.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
The game's replayability is enhanced by the random generation of resource boxes, ensuring that players encounter different locations for tools and weapons in each playthrough, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the random events and choices, making me want to dive back in for a different experience.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs to explore all the possibilities.”
- “The boxes containing resources are randomly generated, adding a bit of replay value, so you will not know where to find a specific tool or weapon.”
- “After completing the game once, there isn't much incentive to play again; the story doesn't change and the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel tedious.”