Bonkers SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Adventure

Bonkers

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Capcom, Bonkers arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as an action game. It blends action and adventure elements.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.

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

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've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Bonkers 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.

Bonkers gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Bonkers cheats & codes

32 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Health89C4-1DDF
Infinite BombsC9AB-CFDD
Infinite LivesC963-CD0F
Infinite DashC98C-CD0F

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Bonkers walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Bonkers FAQ

When did Bonkers come out on the SNES?

Bonkers was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Bonkers?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Bonkers multiplayer?

No. Bonkers is a single-player game.

How long does Bonkers take to play?

As an action game, Bonkers 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 Bonkers 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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