Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer
Bonanza Bros.
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Bonanza Bros. is an action game developed by SEGA. It blends action and platformer elements.
SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
Bonanza Bros. supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Bonanza Bros. is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Bonanza Bros. cheats & codes
45 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives For The Red Player | 00539E:6068 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives For The Blue Player | 00542A:606C |
| Five Minutes Per Level | 0104BE:0005 |
| Infinite Time | 0106D0:4A28 |
Bonanza Bros. walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Bonanza Bros. FAQ
Who made Bonanza Bros.?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Bonanza Bros. multiplayer?
Yes. Bonanza Bros. supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Bonanza Bros. take to play?
As an action game, Bonanza Bros. 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.
Read more about Bonanza Bros. on Wikipedia. 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.