Shooter

TwinBee

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

2.8

Users · IGDB

1985

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 5, 1985

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ShooterArcade

Playable on

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About this game

TwinBee is a cartoon-themed vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up game. It was the very first game to run on Konami's Bubble System hardware.

TwinBee was later re-released on PSP as part of TwinBee Portable collection, DS as part of Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits, PC and Xbox 360 through Game Room service, and PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC as part of Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Bell colors change power-up effects during combat.
Colorful cartoon visuals distinguish TwinBee from militaristic shoot-'em-ups.
Two-player cooperative play adds coordination to arcade shooting.
Readable arcade design makes TwinBee approachable from the start.
Cheerful graphics, characters, and music shape TwinBee's presentation.

Cons

Difficulty increases as enemy patterns and hazards become more demanding.
Compact arcade format offers limited progression and long-term content.
Core shooting and bell collection repeat throughout the game.

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