Herugrim's ratings

Congo is an extremely fun game- my parents owned one throughout my childhood and I've played hundreds of games on it without getting bored. I can see why prices have skyrocketed into the 5k range now! With a good mix of video modes and different shots to hit, it can be a very complex game to play that is easy for a beginner to get into, yet leaves a lot for even the pros to come back to over time. The pop bumpers are exceptionally good in this game, the super skill shot is relatively unique, and the volcano shot and the lower playfield are very well done.

Such a deep game with so many modes and layers... no two games are the same. Once you get good at it, be prepared for a 45-90 minute game. This game really makes you work to get everything out of it, and is full of multiballs that really test the mettle of the player, making you have to really focus during multiballs to hit your shots and score big. This makes it truly a game of immense skill and depth. It doesn't drain like your typical Stern, so people tend to underestimate the difficulty of this game. You can keep the ball going for a long time, but it takes a lot of practice to activate the wizard modes and hit all your right shots. This game is one of the best things to come out of the moderately disappointing Hobbit film trilogy.