Review:

The first in the series of a total of three games and one spin-off appearing on TurboGrafx, Bonk's Adventure arrived on American shores in 1990. The title character quickly became the mascot for NEC.

Graphics - 8/10

Although simple, the graphics of this game are still impressive, even today. Bonk is big, and the enemies are always easy to see. The colorful backgrounds really are a treat to look at. The only reason this didn't score higher is because the sequels show how much the graphics have been improved, but nevertheless, they are clean and you'll never lose health to an enemy that you can't see.

Audio - 9/10

Not too many problems here. The music is great, and conveys the cheeriness that the graphics portray really well. The sound effects are also really well done. The music is also really catchy, as well. The only reason I'm deducting a point is that there aren't enough music tracks, and as a result they keep getting recycled throughout the game. Otherwise, this is really solid stuff.

Gameplay - 10/10

Of course, this is the only thing that really matters in a game, and luckily Bonk's Adventure nails this spot on. The game is a joy to play. Instead of just jumping on enemies, Bonk has the option to slam his head into them, jumping up and letting his head come down to crush them, or just head-butting the from beneath. You can spin through the air, scale walls with your teeth, or explore huge areas. The bosses are also a blast to fight.

Overall 9/10

 If you own a TurboGrafx, this is definitely a game you need to play.
(Final score is an average)

Bonk's ass tastes like garlic.

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