Bonk's Adventure
Bonk's Adventure is a platform game developed by Red Company and Atlus, and published by Hudson Soft for the PC Engine in 1989. It stars Bonk, a strong caveboy who uses his large head to attack enemies. The game was instrumental in establishing the PC Engine's success in North America as TurboGrafx-16.
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Bonk's Adventure introduced the iconic head-banging protagonist Bonk, who battles through prehistoric environments to rescue Princess Za.
The game was notable for its colorful graphics, smooth animation, and innovative head-based combat system. It became one of the PC Engine's flagship titles.
Bonk's success led to several sequels and spin-offs, making him one of Hudson Soft's most recognizable mascots during the 16-bit era.
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