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Cover art of Bonk's Adventure
Platform
NES
Genres
Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Red Company
Publishers
Hudson Soft
Release date
July 30, 1993

Summary

Bonk's Adventure (known as PC Genjin in Japan) lets you play as a strong, bald caveboy who defeats foes by bonking them with his indestructible forehead. You start with three hearts of health and three extra lives, and the simple act of collecting fruits and vegetables restores your stamina. The game’s meat power‑ups are where the fun really kicks in: a small piece upgrades Bonk to a second stage where a ground pound stuns enemies, while a larger piece pushes him into a third stage of temporary invulnerability. Each additional meat piece stacks the effect and resets the timer, giving you a burst of power that feels rewarding. Red heart icons refill your health, and the rare blue hearts expand your maximum health, while points and smiley icons earned from vanquished enemies are tallied at the end of every stage.

Storyline

Bonk's Adventure takes place in a fictional prehistoric era. The strong, bald caveboy Bonk battles anthropomorphic dinosaurs and other prehistoric enemies. His mission is to rescue Princess Za, a small pink plesiosaur‑type reptile, who has been kidnapped by the evil King Drool, a large green tyrannosaur‑type dinosaur. Bonk must fight his way through a series of levels to confront the tyrant and save the princess.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Bonk's Adventure

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • FC Kid Alternative
  • GB Kid Alternative
  • BC Kid Alternative