Unlike Bonk or Zonk, Johnny Turbo never starred in any games. The friend initially acts as a "Gradius"-style support which follows Zonk around shooting projectiles. For every viewer-developed zonk, the host announced the viewer who provided the zonk. His father, Zonk, is in law enforcement. "Air Zonk" was awarded Best TurboGrafx Game of 1992 by Electronic Gaming Monthly. When charging the button, Zonk drops a bomb whereas in the original version he defecates. "Air Zonk" is similar to other scrolling shooters, but includes companion characters. Charging longer causes Zonk to drop a bomb, which damages all enemies on the screen. Zonk starts each stage alone and with no power-ups. This new attack cannot be charged, and Zonk cannot drop bombs while in hybrid form. Zonk can charge his shots, which allows him to fire a more powerful attack.