In a later review for AllGame, Brett Alan Weiss wrote that each game mode "is challenging but simple in concept", and concluded, "Bonkers is not a great game, but it is a fun and harmless way to spend a few hours". In a 2010 review, Jeuxvideo.com stated that Bonkers fans would be disappointed by the game, writing that it could have benefitted from adjustments and more mini-games. The website praised the graphics but noted the limited amount of scenery, and found the music repetitive.
