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TwinBee
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TwinBee is a vertical-scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Konami in 1986. Players control bee-like aircraft and navigate through vertically scrolling levels, avoiding enemies and obstacles while shooting projectiles. The game features a distinctive power-up system where collecting colored bells grants temporary abilities and score multipliers. Two players can play simultaneously, controlling separate aircraft. Controls are straightforward: directional buttons for movement and a button for firing. The game progresses through distinct levels with increasing difficulty, featuring boss encounters at regular intervals. Notable features include the cooperative 2-player mode and the strategic element of color-coded power-ups. The combination of bullet-dodging action and accessible gameplay mechanics makes TwinBee a competitive arcade-style experience that rewards both careful movement and quick reflexes.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (566)
- Last updated
TwinBee Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for TwinBee on our in-browser NES 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 | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | 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.
TwinBee Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of TwinBee on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"TwinBee" NES longplay 1986
TwinBee Cheat Codes
10 community-curated cheats for 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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Always have 3-way shot
07C7:01 -
Start with 99 lives
LTSEGGLA -
Infinite Lives
SXUUGYVG -
Invincibility
SUXTXZSP -
Always Have Bombs
SLVVUZSP -
Invincible
0093:10 -
Infinite Lives P1
0080:99 -
Never Lose Wings/Protection From Most Bullets
0088:03 -
Item Collected Tune Each Time You Shoot A Bell
0014:F9+001A:01 -
Infinite Lives For Player 2
SZNLOPVG
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was TwinBee released?
TwinBee was released in 1986 for the NES.
Who developed TwinBee?
TwinBee was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does TwinBee support?
TwinBee supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is TwinBee?
TwinBee is a Puzzle game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play TwinBee for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — TwinBee runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play TwinBee in the browser?
No. TwinBee streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in TwinBee?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does TwinBee work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play TwinBee this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of 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.
