Mr. Bones Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Action

Mr. Bones

SystemSega Saturn
Released1996
GenreAction
DeveloperZono
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Mr. Bones is an action game released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Zono and published by Sega.

It came out in the Saturn's second year on the market. Other notable Saturn releases from 1996 include Guardian Heroes, Saturn Bomberman and Shining the Holy Ark. Among the 23 Saturn action games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Mr. Bones is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mr. Bones 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.

Mr. Bones gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Mr. Bones cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Master CodeF6000914 230B
Infinite "BONES" Meter160252FE 000E

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Mr. Bones walkthroughs & guides

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Mr. Bones FAQ

When did Mr. Bones come out on the Saturn?

Mr. Bones was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.

Who made Mr. Bones?

It was developed by Zono and published by Sega.

Is Mr. Bones multiplayer?

No. Mr. Bones is a single-player game.

How long does Mr. Bones take to play?

As an action game, Mr. Bones 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 Mr. Bones 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.

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