The Hardcore Retro God (Review #80 - Bonanza Bros.)
Channel: The Hardcore Retro God
Date: 2022-08-20

Originally, my plan was to have this released during the weekend of FAN EXPO Boston (hence, last week - despite managing to attend it).  However, my plans have once again suddenly plummeted by the wayside...but what better time to atone for that than this weekend, right?

For those that recall (or DON'T RECALL) my 'Heads or Tails?' special, it's where I randomly select one of 2 titles to review, while I save the other for a later one, just as I did back in SEASON 2.  In the case of this latest review, however:

Originated in the arcades 30 years ago, Sega's platformer/shooter hybrid BONANZA BROS. revolves around the titular burglars Robo & Mobo and their efforts to sneak through each and every building, retrieving the required loot while keeping the guards at bay - and ensuring they're NOT lost - and finally reaching the blimp at the roof... But don't expect a walk in the park within each scene!  

While this game is inspired by the likes of Atari's Keystone Kapers and The Blues Brothers...there were 3 spinoff titles that spawned in the coming years (one of which appeared on the Sega Classics Collection, I might add) - Puzzle & Action TANT-R / ICHIDANT-R / SAND-R (Treasure Hunt), featuring different gameplay features as opposed to Bonanza Bros.!