Bikkuriman World TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Action

Bikkuriman World

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1987
GenreAction
DeveloperWestone
PublisherHudson
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesWonder Boy
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1987, Bikkuriman World is an action game developed by Westone and published by Hudson.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1987 include Shanghai and Victory Run.

It is part of the Wonder Boy series. The series also appears on other systems with Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Master System) and Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (Master System). Westone also made Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap for the TurboGrafx-16.

Bikkuriman World 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)
  • you've played the TurboGrafx-16 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 Bikkuriman World 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.

Bikkuriman World gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Bikkuriman World cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Have Shield1f1299:01
Have Tunic1f129c:01
Have Best Boots1f129d:03
Invulnerable to Enemy Damage1f1706:74
Invulnerability1f1746:01
Infinite Time1f1399:fb

See all Bikkuriman World cheats

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Bikkuriman World FAQ

When did Bikkuriman World come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Bikkuriman World was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1987.

Who made Bikkuriman World?

It was developed by Westone and published by Hudson.

Is Bikkuriman World multiplayer?

No. Bikkuriman World is a single-player game.

How long does Bikkuriman World take to play?

As an action game, Bikkuriman World 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.

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