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Detana!! TwinBee
兵蜂：Detana!!
Detana!! TwinBee is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Konami in 1992 for the PC Engine. Players guide the TwinBee spacecraft through six stages, destroying enemy formations and collecting power-ups to boost firepower. The game features a signature bell-based power system where defeating colored bells scattered throughout each level grants temporary enhancements and special weapons. Each stage culminates in a boss battle that demands pattern learning and precise dodging. The PC Engine version preserves the arcade original's bright visuals and brisk gameplay while adapting controls for the joypad. Combat success requires sharp timing, skillful navigation through dense enemy formations, and strategic decisions about which power-ups to pursue in different scenarios.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- PC Engine
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.9K)
- Last updated
Detana!! TwinBee Controls — PC Engine Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Detana!! TwinBee on our in-browser PC Engine emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | I | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | II | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Run | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Detana!! TwinBee Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Detana!! TwinBee on PC Engine before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Detana!! TwinBee" PC Engine longplay 1992
Detana!! TwinBee Cheat Codes
4 community-curated cheats for Detana!! TwinBee. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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P1 Infinite Lives
1F0087:09 -
P1 Invincible
1F180D:14 -
P2 Infinite Lives
1F0088:09 -
P2 Invincible
1F180E:14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Detana!! TwinBee released?
Detana!! TwinBee was released in 1992 for the PC Engine.
Who developed Detana!! TwinBee?
Detana!! TwinBee was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Detana!! TwinBee support?
Detana!! TwinBee is a single-player Action game for the PC Engine.
What type of game is Detana!! TwinBee?
Detana!! TwinBee is a Action game for the PC Engine, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Detana!! TwinBee for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Detana!! TwinBee runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Detana!! TwinBee in the browser?
No. Detana!! TwinBee streams from a public archive into a browser-side PC Engine emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Detana!! TwinBee?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original PC Engine cartridge supported.
Does Detana!! TwinBee work on mobile devices?
Yes — the PC Engine emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Detana!! TwinBee this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Detana!! TwinBee. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
