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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Bonk's Adventure
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Red Company |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | B.C. Kid |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, Bonk's Adventure is an action-adventure game developed by Red Company and published by Hudson. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 9 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1994 include Mega Man 6, Wario's Woods and Alfred Chicken.
It is part of the B.C. Kid series. The series also appears on other systems with Bonk's Adventure (TurboGrafx-16) and Super Bonk (SNES).
Bonk's Adventure is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Bonk's Adventure is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Bonk's Adventure cheats & codes
53 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZVZINVK |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | AEKAAAZA |
| Start With 6 Lives | IEKAAAZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AEKAAAZE |
| Start With Less Initial Energy But More Max Energy | GEUAAEGA |
| Start With More Energy | AOUAAEGE |
Bonk's Adventure walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Bonk's Adventure FAQ
When did Bonk's Adventure come out on the NES?
Bonk's Adventure was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Bonk's Adventure?
It was developed by Red Company and published by Hudson.
Is Bonk's Adventure multiplayer?
No. Bonk's Adventure is a single-player game.
How long does Bonk's Adventure take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Bonk's Adventure typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Bonk's Adventure 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.