Bonk's Revenge Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Bonk's Revenge

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperAI
PublisherHudson
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesB.C. Kid
LegacyDeep cut

Bonk's Revenge is a platformer released for the Game Boy, developed by AI and published by Hudson.

It is part of the B.C. Kid series; on the Game Boy you can also try B.C. Kid 2 and Bonk's Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Bonk's Adventure (TurboGrafx-16) and Super Bonk (SNES).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bonk's Revenge is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Bonk's Revenge gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Bonk's Revenge cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Lives009-01A

See all Bonk's Revenge cheats

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Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Bonk's Revenge FAQ

Who made Bonk's Revenge?

It was developed by AI and published by Hudson.

Is Bonk's Revenge multiplayer?

No. Bonk's Revenge is a single-player game.

How long does Bonk's Revenge take to play?

As a platformer, Bonk's Revenge typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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