Sunday, 28 December 2025

Bonkers Wax Up! (Sega Master System review)

Developer: Al Baker & Associates
Publisher: Tec Toy
Released: 1995

Bonkers Wax Up! is an action game that was first released on the Sega Game Gear in 1994.

+ Non-linear stage design is respectable, and the radar is super helpful for pointing you towards the next collectable pickle.

+ Slide attack is handy if you suddenly encounter an enemy, and the game affords you multiple hits to aid progression.

- Action is mind-numbingly repetitive with only a short mine-cart section for variety, and the bosses are unimaginative.

- Game engine feels like it's always struggling to keep up, with constant sound, sprite and HUD glitches.

- Frame-rate is wildly inconsistent, and the abrupt speed changes are a nightmare when attempting precision platforming.

- Controls are dreadful and cheap hits are abundant due to your inability to adjust in mid-air when stomping.

- Collision detection is equally as frustrating and you'll often find yourself jumping straight through items with no response.


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