Hudson struck gold with Bonk's Adventure, following its success a sequel was inevitable and we couldn't have asked for a much better follow-up than this. Improving on numerous facets of the original, Bonk's Revenge boasts better graphics and sound and more challenging gameplay. This sequel offers gamers a quaint, humorous, and charming adventure through prehistory that will satisfy long time fans and newcomers alike.
The treacherous King Drool III has snatched half of the moon and it is up to Bonk to retrieve it and save Princess Za before it is too late. Equipped with only his generously endowed forehead as a weapon, Bonk smashes his enemies into submission. In addition to headbutting enemies directly you can also pound the ground with your head to shake the earth and devastate nearby enemies.
Another trick in Bonk’s arsenal is the ability to hover by tapping the jump button during a jump, this will help you negotiate some of the trickier platform jumps in the game. The simple controls are highly responsive and allow players to navigate the game's seven multi-staged worlds and boss fights, not to mention the copious number of bonus stages along the way.
Unlike its predecessor, Bonk's Revenge won't allow players to rip right through levels with ease. There are a great number of enemies, as well as more intricately designed layouts that force the player to backtrack. Because of the greater number of foes, the designers have implemented stronger power-ups and frequent opportunities to recuperate health. By eating a small slab of meat "Nuclear Bonk" emerges and upon smashing the ground freezes all the enemies on screen. By eating another small piece of meat while Nuclear Bonk, or eating a large slab on its own, "Butthead Bonk" appears on the scene. Yes, his head does in fact turn into a huge butt, which breathes fire, and when spinning, destroys most surrounding enemies.
Graphically, the game showcases the capabilities of the TurboGrafx quite well, employing large, bright, and colourful worlds to explore. The enemies are carefully detailed and animated, and designs such as Butthead Bonk exemplify the game's quirkiness. The backgrounds are beautiful and immerse the player in Bonk's land. While the sound effects are nothing special, the game's musical score is an excellent complement to the artistic direction of the game, and the aforementioned immersion factor.
If you enjoyed Bonk’s Adventure then you will love this follow-up. There are three Bonk platformers on the TG16, this is probably the best pick of the bunch. If you are looking for a fun 2D platformer to occupy you for a while, this is a solid purchase.
1. Gerald
16 Apr 2007, 23:43 GMT
Hmm,don't know if I'll get this one as Bonk 1 was enough Bonk for me.But maybe I'll try it
2. PresidentLeever
22 Apr 2007, 01:55 GMT
I really disagree about the graphics, it's not much better than late NES quality. Everything is well drawn and fits together, but there's a significant lack of shading, making everything look really flat, and the color choices are pretty bad (maybe it's just the hardware).
Anyway, it's a fun, crazy game that is much better than the prequel imo.
3. Tennant
22 Apr 2007, 12:27 GMT
I'm really loving this, it's just really cute and great fun to play.
4. Sebastian
23 Apr 2007, 21:12 GMT
This is a great game, it does take about 5 minutes to get used to, but that's only because I never played the first one. It does have some comical points to it. If you want a funny game with a lot of replay value, this is definitely a good game for you.
5. Tennant
25 Jun 2007, 14:45 GMT
Dead cute, and a great little platformer to boot. Get this before the first game, definitely.
6. fire deity
29 Jun 2007, 05:50 GMT
Definately buying this, im getting 4000 points todat but saving them. I still got loads of vc games to complete, including bonks adventure.
7. CastlevaniaTest
24 Jul 2007, 00:50 GMT
A little easy, but still great fun.
8. Pocketim
28 Jul 2007, 20:56 GMT
This game has one of the most stupid bosses in the world, you found the elevator that takes you to the boss and what is the boss? something scary and powerful? no, it is a skinny pink ballerina in a green dress, and at the moment I keep getting beat up by a happy peppy piarte in a war cannon, however, the stupidness just adds on to the humor. Fun (and stupid) game but a little basic.
9. NintendoFan1985
14 Aug 2007, 07:08 GMT
While not as great as "Bonk III" or "Super Bonk", it is still a fun little platformer that far exceeds the original, "Bonk's Adventure". Worth checking out!
10. beefy
29 Aug 2007, 15:56 GMT
i just bought this game and i dont know.it dosent really have a plot and something about the game makes it a little shallow. it isnt horrible; but not a recommended download.
11. beefy
29 Aug 2007, 16:50 GMT
nevermind i really did have to give it a chance. there isnt enough shading though.
12. ToadTheMushroom
22 Jan 2008, 02:27 GMT
I like Bonk 3 better.
13. Mad Bomber
22 Jan 2008, 04:08 GMT
This is the first TurboGrafx-16 game I downloaded. (The only one so far, actually). I always wanted to see what I might have been missing out on back in the day. I’d say Bonk's Revenge is a fairly above-average platformer. It's pretty challenging and fun for the most part. Graphics aren't anything mind-blowing but they do hold up ok (not nearly on par with most Super-Nes and Genesis games, though). The music and sound is mostly god-awful, though. I nearly had a brain hemorrhage during the first few levels. Were they trying to give kids migraines?
14. The shoemaker
27 Jan 2008, 00:19 GMT
So the third one is all time better?
15. Nigel
09 Feb 2008, 03:12 GMT
Fun! I remember when the TG16 came out and I played a demo of this game at Radio Shack. I could only afford one (usually used) console with my paper route money, though, and Nintendo won every time! The VC blows my mind with all these old games I wanted to play but never had the chance.
16. Manicfatty
15 Feb 2008, 16:46 GMT
What I said about the first Bonk remains true, and with tighter controls, and more variety...well...yea!!!! Into the game cave I go, to shun the light of day for a few hours!
17. shinobiman
23 Feb 2008, 18:58 GMT
So many memories of playing this game at my friends house. You see, he had a TG16, while I had, well, everything else pretty much. I was always fascinated by this game and system because it was the only one I didn't have. Platforming at it's best.
18. MasterMario
02 Mar 2008, 16:25 GMT
The best in the series.
19. Wiireview123
30 May 2008, 19:01 GMT
shoud i get this or bonk 3. keep in mind that i havnt played a bonk game.
20. Smileoscar
04 Jun 2008, 21:42 GMT
I like the first one more... and I dont know why!
21. Gonz
12 Jun 2008, 16:26 GMT
This game easily has one of the top 50 boss themes.
duh duh-duh DUH-DUH DUH-DUH
22. G-MAN
18 Jun 2008, 02:46 GMT
This is a good game but it is a lot harder than bonk 1 and 3. You only get 3 continues and if don't get many bonuses you're going to use them right away. This game is good but i would suggest bonk 3 even though it is the easiest of the 3 is a great game with new power ups, and you can play 2 player co-op.
23. Virus
22 Jun 2008, 07:53 GMT
I got this little gem this dark week on the Wii Shop Channel. It's a pretty darn good platformer. It may not be as epic as Mario and Sonic, but it has its own unique variety and challenge. It's not too long, but it carries some replay value and you're definitely not going to blow right through it the first time (unless you're crazy). It's a good game; it's no surprise it was TurboGrafx's major mascot.
@Gonz
Yeah, I totally remember that music from your description...
24. Mr. Cheez
28 Jun 2008, 06:53 GMT
Hey, why are there screenshots from Bonk's Adventure?
25. Mickeymac
12 Jul 2008, 00:33 GMT
They really need a Turbografix-16 Collection, as there are too many good games for me to get! If I have some time I'll try it, but right now, I'm swamped.
26. Corbie
03 Aug 2008, 22:56 GMT
@ Cheez - Are you blind? Those are Bonk's Revenge screenshots.
27. Mr. Cheez
04 Aug 2008, 21:11 GMT
@Corbie. They are NOW, yeah.
I liked Bonk's Adventure, but it was too short and the levels were a bit bland. I gave it a 4/5. But Revenge blows it out of the water. It's prettier, the levels are more exciting and have more variety, and it's a bit more challenging. I'm still trying to get through expert mode. Now I just wish that Bonk could move faster and crouch. 5/5
P.S. I also love how Bonk's strongest form has a butt-shaped head! Ha!
28. Cally
15 Aug 2008, 08:43 GMT
I thought the first Bonk was solid, good fun, but kind of bizarre and unremarkable--not exactly a console mascot to brag about in the face of Sonic or Mario.
But Bonk 2! Totally a classic platformer. Some serious creativity and passion managed to come out in a sequel that makes the original a shadow by comparison. I actually don't think it compares badly with, say, the Genesis Sonic games. 5/5
29. AgentSpalko
05 Oct 2008, 19:22 GMT
I also think Bonk one (Or as I am used to the franchise, PC KID - I had the PC Engine inported in the early 90s) was a great game, and PC Kid 2 is also a great game. I don't agree with comments about the colours seeming flat especially...it is a flat game, it isn't 3D...and the colours are actually very rich.
I prefer Bonk 1 and 2, to 3, if I recall correctly, but I never had as much play time with the 3rd. I guess time will tell when I get to play it again.
Leave A Comment
Please login to post a comment.