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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
B-Wings
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
B-Wings is a shoot 'em up released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Data East. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.
Data East also made Werewolf: The Last Warrior, Cobra Command and Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja for the NES.
B-Wings supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing B-Wings is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
B-Wings cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 9 Lives (Instead of 3) | PEUAZZLE |
|---|---|
| Start With 15 Lives (Instead of 3) | YEUAZZLE |
| Start With 25 Lives (Instead of 3) | POUAZZLE |
| Start With 50 Lives (Instead of 3) | ZUUAZZLA |
| Start With 91 Lives | NUUAZZLE |
B-Wings walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for B-Wings.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
B-Wings FAQ
When did B-Wings come out on the NES?
B-Wings was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made B-Wings?
It was developed by Data East.
Is B-Wings multiplayer?
Yes. B-Wings supports up to 2 players.
How long does B-Wings take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, B-Wings typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about B-Wings on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.