Bonze Adventure TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Platformer

Bonze Adventure

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1990 (originally 1988)
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Bonze Adventure is a platformer released in 1990 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by Taito. This TurboGrafx-16 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988.

It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 20 TurboGrafx-16 platformers in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

Taito also made Puzznic, Volfied and Don Doko Don for the TurboGrafx-16.

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)
  • you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Bonze Adventure 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.

Bonze Adventure gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Bonze Adventure cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives1f1159:02
Invincibility1f1138:01
Infinite Credits1f1b67:09

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Bonze Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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Bonze Adventure FAQ

When did Bonze Adventure come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Bonze Adventure was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990; the original game dates back to 1988.

Who made Bonze Adventure?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Bonze Adventure multiplayer?

No. Bonze Adventure is a single-player game.

How long does Bonze Adventure take to play?

As a platformer, Bonze Adventure 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 Bonze Adventure 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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