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SamIAm

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(1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« on: January 29, 2014, 02:43:05 AM »
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January 29 - February 2: Bonk's Adventure
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(Chosen by roflmao)


I think the timing is just right to bring out a classic, and what better choice than Bonk's Adventure? It's also just the right occasion for me to beat this game for the first time, and I hope it is for at least one or two other members, too. Feel free to mock me if I don't post a picture of the ending screen by next Wednesday.

For those of you who have beaten it a billion times already, feel free to use the thread to wax nostalgic about the experience of the game. After you beat it for the billion and first time, that is. 


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GOTW Schedule:

January 15-21: Battle Royale (TheClash603)
January 22-28: Drop Off/Drop Rock (esteban)
January 29-February 4: Bonk's Adventure (roflmao)
February 5-11: Silent Debuggers (vestcoat)
February 12-18: Somer Assault (BigusSchmuck)
February 19-25: Splatterhouse (FiftyQuid)
February 25-March 5: Bloody Wolf (Jibbajaba)
March 5-11: The Lost Sunheart (Gogan)
March 12-18: Sapphire (BlueBMW)
March 19-25: Energy (PunkicCyborg)
March 26-April 1: Air Zonk (_joshuaTurbo)
April 2-8: Veigues Tactical Gladiator (Punch)
April 9-15: OPEN!

Rules:
-All members are allowed one submission. When there are no further submissions, we will have a reset and everyone will be able to submit another game.
-Each game may only be submitted once.
-If you wish to retract your submission, please do so at least two weeks before your game is due. Your next submission will go to the back of the cue.
-Please don't submit games that have a high language barrier or will take too long to complete (particularly RPGs).
-Please don't submit games that are too expensive. Below $50 is best. Above $100 won't work.

(If you have any questions or comments about the GOTW system, please either PM me or post in the old thread)
« Last Edit: August 18, 2015, 04:43:11 PM by SamIAm »

PunkicCyborg

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2014, 03:44:13 AM »
I haven't beaten this one yet either so I've been looking forward to this. I didn't get much time to play drop rock last week, like 1 hour of game time only :(
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SuperPlay

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2014, 03:59:18 AM »
Great game choice.

I am not sure how much play that I will manage as I have a packed week already :-(


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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2014, 05:06:07 AM »
I just played through this a couple of weeks ago, and it's currently my daughter's favorite game.

I didn't like it at first, but something clicked with me Couple of years ago. One thing that is crucial for beating the game is collecting the extra lives, usually through points. It's essential that you collect the fruit, smilies, and do well on the special stages. The last few boss battles are very, very brutal and you'll need them.

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2014, 06:35:15 AM »
I played this a few years back and got to the end, but couldn't beat it due to lack of extra lives. I will be trying again. Hopefully i can find some time today after work, and school, then more work to play tonight.

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2014, 09:34:30 AM »
I just got my ass handed to me in calculus (and tomorrow in statistics) so I'm definitely going to play the crap out of it this week to chill out. A classic!

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2014, 01:38:25 PM »
I'm looking forward to playing through this again.  It's been a few months. :)

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2014, 02:16:00 PM »
I might play this one using a walkthrough.  See if I missed anything after all these years.
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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2014, 03:42:55 PM »
Still love milking the worms in the gut of the dino. Easy 5up!

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2014, 07:54:23 PM »
About to load this up now...I've never given it a full playthrough, so I'll be doing my best here :D

Also, Lost Sunheart got shorted a day up there...  [-(
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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2014, 03:53:44 AM »
Incredible game. The best Bonk imo.

Controls are sort of clunky, but they are perfect too. Still work great. Bonk has a giant head on a small body, so he moves appropriately. ;)

Kinda "primitive", pun intended. For the graphics. But they are colorful, and stuff like the moon in the sky is amazing.

Funny though, I never use the Turbo switches.

It's pretty easy to 1CC too.

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2014, 04:03:46 AM »
the only Bonk i have beaten.


i have reached the end boss of Bonk2 but i had no more continues. and bonk 3 just bored me, it seemed to take a step back in the lush graphics of Bonk2
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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2014, 06:03:12 AM »
Managed to get to 2-5 don't think I have ever got this far ;-) lol

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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2014, 07:32:15 AM »
Very nice choice. Think I'll play this later on today.
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Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2014, 02:12:35 PM »
I made it to the last boss today using 2 continues. Sadly I died on him and could never get past the Dino tank thing with only the 2 lives you get when continuing. Weirdly, I find myself in "Super Mario" mode, where I feel like I need to be in a hurry and have to keep reminding myself that I don't have a time limit. Once I started to change that mind set and started looking around for hidden stuff and spending more time getting points I do a lot better.