Bonk's Adventure Review
Bonk's Adventure is a short and easy platformer, and while it still holds up pretty well, it's difficult to recommend in earnest.
SEGA has sonic, Nintendo has mario, and Hudson has (or HAD) BONK, that lovable little caveman with the oversized head. This was THE sidescroller for the TG-16, and although ports and sequels hit the NES and SNES... this ... Read Full Review
11 of 12 users found the following review helpfulBonk's Adventure for the TurboGrafx16 system is another one of those old-school classics along the lines of a Super Mario Bros. or a Mega Man game. With it's fun story, bright visuals and crisp, original type of animatio... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulBack when the Turbografx-16 was released in 1989 in North America, NEC knew that their console needed a mascot to compete with the incredibly popular Super Mario. While they had Keith Courage from the pack-in game Keith ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulI actually bought this game after I bought and beat Bonk's Revenge (its sequal) for Gameboy. I had always wanted to play the original (and another Bonk game in general) to see what the differences were since I liked Bonk... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulBonk's Adventure was NEC's obvious attempt to create a fun, platforming game with their own mascot. To me, Bonk isn't really much of a mascot at all. The TG16 never sold well and most people have no idea what this game i... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulBonk's Adventure recently came to the Virtual Console (VC). It was originally on the TurboGrafx-16 (which failed miserably in the US). How does this game fare in its VC debut? I'll tell you. Bonk's Adventure is the st... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulThe pretty much sums up this lack luster platformer. No wonder the Turbographix 16 died off if it's heavy hitters were this bad. Basically you play as Bonk, and you "bonk" your way through the game. There reall... Read Full Review
0 of 2 users found the following review helpfulI dont know what the story is yet again but im guessing someone cursed the dinosaurs and its up to big headed bonk to save them.The game is a 2d side scroller amd you go around killing the things on your path with your h... Read Full Review
0 of 1 users found the following review helpfulFiguring that if I was going to use my money on older games, I opted to buy a classic sidescoller. Bonk's Adventure was one of my first purchases for the Wii Virtual Console, since I've played the game before and I knew ... Read Full Review
1 of 2 users found the following review helpfulThis is a game in my mind that helped sell the turbografx 16.It had colorful graphics and a unique feel to it.Each level is designed a little differently and keeps it from getting too repetitive.The 1st boss is rather ea... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulThis game is just plain fun. Nothing say’s fun like killing caveman style. The head is mightier then the sword in this game. Forget about using ladders or ropes to climb a cliff, just use your teeth. Can’t make the jump ... Read Full Review
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