TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Bonk's Adventure
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | B.C. Kid |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Atlus and published by Hudson, Bonk's Adventure arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, Klax and Devil's Crush. Among the 5 TurboGrafx-16 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the B.C. Kid series; on the TurboGrafx-16 you can also try Bonk's Revenge and Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Super Bonk (SNES) and Bonk's Adventure (NES). Atlus also made Dungeon Explorer, The Legendary Axe II and Kwirk for the TurboGrafx-16.
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 want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
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
6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 1f0db4:0f |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 1f0db1:02 |
| Invincibility | 1f0c03:01 |
| Max Jump Height | 1f0db6:63 |
| Max Speed | 1f0db7:07 |
| Big Meat Bonk | 1f0dba:02 |
Bonk's Adventure walkthroughs & guides
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
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Bonk's Adventure FAQ
When did Bonk's Adventure come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Bonk's Adventure was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.
Who made Bonk's Adventure?
It was developed by Atlus 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.
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