Super Bonk SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer

Super Bonk

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperHudson
PublisherHudson
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesB.C. Kid
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Super Bonk is a platformer developed by Hudson. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Super B.C. Kid.

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.

It is part of the B.C. Kid series. The series also appears on other systems with Bonk's Adventure (TurboGrafx-16) and Bonk's Revenge (TurboGrafx-16). Hudson also made Super Adventure Island, Super Bomberman 3 and Super Bomberman 2 for the 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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Super Bonk 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.

Super Bonk gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Super Bonk cheats & codes

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

Can Always FlyCB31-4F08 3C31-4FA8

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Super Bonk 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.

Super Bonk FAQ

When did Super Bonk come out on the SNES?

Super Bonk was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Super Bonk?

It was developed by Hudson.

Is Super Bonk multiplayer?

No. Super Bonk is a single-player game.

How long does Super Bonk take to play?

As a platformer, Super Bonk 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 Super Bonk 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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