Hudson Soft's caveman mascot started on the TurboGrafx-16 as an answer to Mario and Sonic, and this later NES conversion, called FC Genjin in Japan, brings his head-first approach to Nintendo's 8-bit system. Bonk attacks by smashing enemies with his oversized, invincible forehead, and he climbs walls by gnawing his way up them. The villain is King Drool, a green dinosaur who kidnaps Princess Za.
Meat is Bonk's power-up. A small piece makes him angrier and lets him stun enemies by pounding the ground, while a large piece makes him briefly invulnerable, and the effect wears off over time. Smiley faces dropped by defeated enemies add to score and bonuses. This version was handled by a different team than the original and has fewer colors and simpler graphics than the TurboGrafx game, but it retains the series' comedic character art and simple controls.
Tips for Bonk's Adventure
Jump and press attack in mid-air for a spinning dive headbutt; it handles most enemies easily.
Grab large meat before boss fights to start them invulnerable.
Climb walls by jumping against them and tapping attack to chew your way up.
How to Play Bonk's Adventure
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