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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
TwinBee
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 (originally 1985) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Twinbee |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
TwinBee is a shoot 'em up released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Konami. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.
It is part of the Twinbee series; on the NES you can also try Stinger. The series also appears on other systems with Detana!! TwinBee (TurboGrafx-16) and Pop'n TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventures (SNES). Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.
TwinBee supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- 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 TwinBee 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.
TwinBee cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Always have 3-way shot | 07C7:01 |
|---|---|
| Start with 99 lives | LTSEGGLA |
| Infinite Lives | SXUUGYVG |
| Invincibility | SUXTXZSP |
| Always Have Bombs | SLVVUZSP |
| Invincible | 0093:10 |
TwinBee walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for TwinBee.
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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.
TwinBee FAQ
When did TwinBee come out on the NES?
TwinBee was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986; the original game dates back to 1985.
Who made TwinBee?
It was developed by Konami.
Is TwinBee multiplayer?
Yes. TwinBee supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does TwinBee take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, TwinBee 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 TwinBee 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.