Bonkies Reviews

Pure co-op joy. The kind where your brother can dick around, not co-operate, and ruin your life to the point where you don't talk in days. Love it.

Nicely done. Pleasant. but single player campaign is very hard, and coop campaign is something entirely different. Just give me a stronger booster and let me play alone!

[b]About the game:[/b] Well, the gameplay is pretty simple. Every of the (up to) 4 players is playing one space monkey. Their task is to construct certain "buildings" in a limited time (usually around 3-5 minutes). Unfortunately these space monkeys have a heavy handycap: they all have only one arm. (Not sure who let them be in charge of the construction site but that's another question). The game mechanics rely on 50% communication with the other players (since you can't lift objects very well on yourself alone) telling them where to move, what to do next. The other half is actually some creativity since it's not always clear how to build these desired objects. You only get a shape of what's expected and are left alone trying (or imagining) how it fits best. [b]My opinion:[/b] Well, it's a fun game actually. Sure, it is a party game and even though you may play it alone, it becomes obvious this is not the way it's ment to be played. Many objects are actually really heavy and moving them on your own (even though these space apes have a booster) is really hard. However, as a good party game, the fun emerges from playing with the others, shouting at each other, coordinating things and praying nobody will tear down the whole construction with the last piece. The playlength is currently (Dec 2018) pretty short. So with just another medium-skilled monkey you may finish the current state in a few hours. The "worlds" are actually different planets and at the current state there is only mars available. However, a new "world" is promised (the moon) and I really hope for even more content any time soon (or probably even an editor for creating own shapes one day). It would also be nice to have some additional mechanics in the future. Currently the objects are pretty limited - not only in their shapes but also in their mechanics. Some are bigger than others and some are heavier than others. This influences the construction process. However, it would be a great solution enriching the mechanics even further. For instance explosive objects that might blow up your construction when damaged. Or some environmental situations as wind for example, that might move your construction eventually... [b]Similar games:[/b] I'd describe it as a cooperative sandbox mode of "Ultimate Horse Chicken" with limited time and a blue print construction instead of racing against each other. But that describes it probably not very accurate. The object placing has a slight touch of organized tetris (maybe more like Tricky Towers). [b]The verdict:[/b] I really like this game. It's lack of content is still enough for an hour or two with friends. But if you expect a great evening filling puzzle game this is (currently) probably not what you are looking for. The game itself would become even better with some enhanced game mechanics so playing in new "worlds" will not feel too repetitive soon. Otherwise two+ worlds may become boring one day. Don't buy the game if you intent to play it on your own. This game is much more fun together. Playing it with two players makes it more a puzzle game, playing it with 3-4 players becomes a bit chaotic (in a fun way) party game. [b]So yea, I enjoy the game! Go buy it if it sounds fun! [/b]

As a big fan of local multiplayer, it's always great to see a game that encourages co-operation rather than competition. In this lightweight puzzle game you each control a monkey in a jetpack and their robotic claw. Scoop up parts to construct a structure that fits the dotted outline of the intended goal. It works well - the weight of the pieces is hefty but just about manageable with a few minutes of practice... and all chaos breaks loose when another monkey flies in an topples everything! Good fun... and it passed the girflriend test.

The game has been abandoned by its developers and has received no "major updates" since August 12th, 2022. The game is a decent puzzle-solving game that relies on friends to play with. There is a single player campaign, but it is short and lacking in terms of its content when compared to the multiplayer campaign which the game was intended for. What absolutely gimps the growth of this game is the lack of online multiplayer; there was and at this time still no plans to introduce online multiplayer to the game. The only way to play with your friends is giving them controllers and linking them to your physical computer, there is no online play. If you're looking for a party game this is serviceable, but the lack of online multiplayer absolutely gimps it.

it's a heinous crime that Bonkies has so few reviews. It is a fantastic coop multiplayer physics game with a level of polish and love that goes above and beyond the vast majority of games coming out today. Play it using Steam Remote Play or with a friend in the same room and if you like these sorts of games you WILL have a blast.

its one of the best game to play with friends. even friends who are not playing video games, my wife like it too

Bonkies is an [b]excellent couch co-op game[/b] with a charming visual style that's a blast to play. Even [b]non-gamers[/b] like my girlfriend have enjoyed it. The multiplayer mode shines, especially with Steam's [b]remote play for online co-op[/b]. While the single-player campaign is short and not the main focus, it still offers a fun experience. Overall, it's a great game for both solo and multiplayer enjoyment.

Absolutely great local co-op game, I'm amazed at how unheard of this game is for how polished it is and how inspired the level design is. Best played with 4 friends

Pros: + Good concept + Physics feel nice + Fun with two or more players + Art design Cons: - A bit frustrating to play alone (maybe a more progressive difficulty level based on number of players, like weight of elements) - Controls in the meny are a bit weird - A bit strange that the monkeys control very different depending on the use of controller or keyboard