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The exact story of the game varies between regions (and ports for that matter), but the gameplay premise is simple: [[SiblingTeam Robo and Mobo Bonanza]] ([[DubNameChange Mike and Spike]] in the US Genesis version) are tasked with retrieving a set amount of items from a certain location, ranging from bags of cash, trophies, televisions, and even bombs. Each stage begins with the boys viewing the building they’ll be targeting and the goods they’ll need to steal on a projector screen, after which they break in and rob the place blind. Inevitably, these establishments are crawling with security guards itching to get their mitts on the brothers and send them up the river. Combatting their persistence will require strategy and a grain of patience, as you must take advantage of each stage’s layout, using things like the [[DoorSlamsYou ever-trusty doors to slam the guards]], and alcoves to hide in and launch surprise attacks with your stun gun. Don’t linger, though–[[TimedMission you’ve only got three minutes to complete each job]].

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The exact story of the game varies between regions (and ports for that matter), but the gameplay premise is simple: [[SiblingTeam Robo and Mobo Bonanza]] ([[DubNameChange Mike and Spike]] in the US Genesis version) are tasked with retrieving a set amount of items from a certain location, ranging from bags of cash, trophies, televisions, and even bombs. Each stage begins with the boys viewing the building they’ll they'll be targeting and the goods they’ll they'll need to steal on a projector screen, after which they break in and rob the place blind. Inevitably, these establishments are crawling with security guards itching to get their mitts on the brothers and send them up the river. Combatting their persistence will require strategy and a grain of patience, as you must take advantage of each stage’s stage's layout, using things like the [[DoorSlamsYou ever-trusty doors to slam the guards]], and alcoves to hide in and launch surprise attacks with your stun gun. Don’t Don't linger, though–[[TimedMission you’ve you've only got three minutes to complete each job]].



* FloatingLimbs: The game’s signature art style depicts all the characters without any legs, meaning their bodies simply float in mid-air. This is played a bit more straight with the guard dogs, who not only lack any limbs whatsoever, but the ''orbs making up their body'' aren’t even connected.

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* FloatingLimbs: The game’s game's signature art style depicts all the characters without any legs, meaning their bodies simply float in mid-air. This is played a bit more straight with the guard dogs, who not only lack any limbs whatsoever, but the ''orbs making up their body'' aren’t aren't even connected.



* FriendlyFireproof: When playing Co-Op, your shots can’t hurt the other player. That cannot be said for the Mint presses, however...

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* FriendlyFireproof: When playing Co-Op, your shots can’t can't hurt the other player. That cannot be said for the Mint presses, however...



* MechaMooks: The Master System version features unique orange robot enemies exclusive to the Laboratory stage. They’re {{in|vincibleMinorMinion}}destructible, but you can easily outrun or hop over them.

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* MechaMooks: The Master System version features unique orange robot enemies exclusive to the Laboratory stage. They’re They're {{in|vincibleMinorMinion}}destructible, but you can easily outrun or hop over them.



* PaperThinDisguise: Simply taking some fruit or a robot head and placing it on yourself is enough to fool the guards into thinking you’re not around.

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* PaperThinDisguise: Simply taking some fruit or a robot head and placing it on yourself is enough to fool the guards into thinking you’re you're not around.
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''Bonanza Bros.'' is a {{Stealth|BasedGame}}-Based RunAndGun game released in 1990 by Creator/{{Sega}}. Originally produced for arcades, it later saw a slew of home ports, including the [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis/Mega Drive]], [[UsefulNotes/SegaMasterSystem Master System]], [[UsefulNotes/TurboGrafx16 PC Engine CD]], and [[UsefulNotes/ZXSpectrum various]] [[UsefulNotes/SharpX68000 home]] [[UsefulNotes/Commodore64 computers]]. The game is notable for taking the cops-and-robbers formula and flipping it on its head; here, the players ''are'' the robbers.

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''Bonanza Bros.'' is a {{Stealth|BasedGame}}-Based RunAndGun game released in 1990 by Creator/{{Sega}}. Originally produced for arcades, it later saw a slew of home ports, including the [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis [[Platform/SegaGenesis Genesis/Mega Drive]], [[UsefulNotes/SegaMasterSystem [[Platform/SegaMasterSystem Master System]], [[UsefulNotes/TurboGrafx16 [[Platform/TurboGrafx16 PC Engine CD]], and [[UsefulNotes/ZXSpectrum [[Platform/ZXSpectrum various]] [[UsefulNotes/SharpX68000 [[Platform/SharpX68000 home]] [[UsefulNotes/Commodore64 [[Platform/Commodore64 computers]]. The game is notable for taking the cops-and-robbers formula and flipping it on its head; here, the players ''are'' the robbers.



In 1993, the character style of ''Bonanza Bros.'' would be put to use in the ''Puzzle & Action'' series, a spin-off of sorts that consisted of wacky [[MinigameGame mini-game compilations]] with nods to pop culture and other Sega titles. Fittingly, the first game in that series, ''Tant-R'', was packaged with ''Bonanza Bros.'' in Volume 6 of the Sega Ages 2500 series on UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, and both ''Bonanza Bros.'' and ''Ichidant-R'' appeared together on the Mega Drive Mini 2. Additionally, a slot machine themed after the game would be produced by Aristocrat Technologies in 2010.

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In 1993, the character style of ''Bonanza Bros.'' would be put to use in the ''Puzzle & Action'' series, a spin-off of sorts that consisted of wacky [[MinigameGame mini-game compilations]] with nods to pop culture and other Sega titles. Fittingly, the first game in that series, ''Tant-R'', was packaged with ''Bonanza Bros.'' in Volume 6 of the Sega Ages 2500 series on UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, Platform/PlayStation2, and both ''Bonanza Bros.'' and ''Ichidant-R'' appeared together on the Mega Drive Mini 2. Additionally, a slot machine themed after the game would be produced by Aristocrat Technologies in 2010.



** The title screen from ''[[VideoGame/{{Shinobi}} The Revenge of Shinobi]]''.
** One of the transformation scenes from ''VideoGame/AlteredBeast1988''.

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** The title screen from ''[[VideoGame/{{Shinobi}} The Revenge of Shinobi]]''.
''VideoGame/TheRevengeOfShinobi''.
** One of the transformation scenes from ''VideoGame/AlteredBeast1988''.''VideoGame/{{Altered Beast|1988}}''.



* FriendlyFireproof: When playing Co-Op, your shots can’t hurt the other player. That cannot be said for the Mint presses, however…

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* FriendlyFireproof: When playing Co-Op, your shots can’t hurt the other player. That cannot be said for the Mint presses, however…however...



** In ''VideoGame/{{Shenmue}}'' & ''VideoGame/ShenmueII'', there are three capsule toys based on the game you can collect; Robo slipping on a banana peel, Mobo with a bag of stuff, and the Bros. together holding their guns.

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** In ''VideoGame/{{Shenmue}}'' & and ''VideoGame/ShenmueII'', there are three capsule toys based on the game you can collect; Robo slipping on a banana peel, Mobo with a bag of stuff, and the Bros. together holding their guns.
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In 1993, the character style of ''Bonanza Bros.'' would be put to use in the ''Puzzle & Action'' series, a spin-off of sorts that consisted of wacky [[MinigameGame mini-game compilations]] with nods to pop culture and other Sega titles. Fittingly, the first game in that series, ''Tant-R'', was packaged with ''Bonanza Bros.'' in Volume 6 of the Sega Ages 2500 series on UsefulNotes/PlayStation2. It’s also been confirmed that both ''Bonanza Bros.'' and ''Ichidant-R'' will be appearing together on the upcoming [[https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/mega-drive-mini-2-games-list-every-genesis-and-mega-cd-game-announced Mega Drive Mini 2]]. Additionally, a slot machine themed after the game would be produced by Aristocrat Technologies in 2010.

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In 1993, the character style of ''Bonanza Bros.'' would be put to use in the ''Puzzle & Action'' series, a spin-off of sorts that consisted of wacky [[MinigameGame mini-game compilations]] with nods to pop culture and other Sega titles. Fittingly, the first game in that series, ''Tant-R'', was packaged with ''Bonanza Bros.'' in Volume 6 of the Sega Ages 2500 series on UsefulNotes/PlayStation2. It’s also been confirmed that UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, and both ''Bonanza Bros.'' and ''Ichidant-R'' will be appearing appeared together on the upcoming [[https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/mega-drive-mini-2-games-list-every-genesis-and-mega-cd-game-announced Mega Drive Mini 2]].2. Additionally, a slot machine themed after the game would be produced by Aristocrat Technologies in 2010.



* {{Bowdlerise}}: Outside Japan, the Bros. are not currently criminals, but retired. The police chief of Badville, a city plagued with high crime, hires the brothers to help him based on their experience. Their job is to test his security forces, as well as recover evidence.

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* {{Bowdlerise}}: Outside Japan, In both the American Genesis version and European home computer ports (courtesy of U.S. Gold), the Bros. are not currently criminals, criminals but retired. The police chief of Badville, a city plagued with high crime, hires the brothers to help him based on their experience. Their job is to test his instead security forces, as well as recover evidence.testers who are helping out a businessman facing troubles with the security of his establishment.



* RetiredBadass: In the international versions of the game, Mobo and Robo are both retired former criminals -- who have been brought out of retirement by the Police Chief of Badville in order to put their experience as burglars to good use by recovering evidence from crime scenes and ill-gotten gains from corrupt businesses/institutions.

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* RetiredBadass: In the international versions U.S. Gold home computer ports of the game, Robo and Mobo and Robo are both retired former criminals -- who have been brought described as "reformed villains", suggesting they've put their days of burglary behind them. Of course, they break out of retirement by the Police Chief when a businessman in need of Badville in order security help hires them thanks to put their experience as burglars to good use by recovering evidence from crime scenes and ill-gotten gains from corrupt businesses/institutions.in the field of robbery.
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* EveryTenThousandPoints: A player gets an extra life every 200,000 points.

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* EveryTenThousandPoints: Every10000Points: A player gets an extra life every 200,000 points.
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** One of the transformation scenes from ''VideoGame/AlteredBeast''.

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** One of the transformation scenes from ''VideoGame/AlteredBeast''.''VideoGame/AlteredBeast1988''.

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