TwinBee III
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TwinBee III is a 2-player adventure game developed by Konami and released in 1989 for the NES. Players control helicopter characters as they navigate through vertical-scrolling stages, shooting down enemies and obstacles. The game features a distinctive power-up system where bells appear throughout levels, granting temporary enhancements like rapid fire or shield protection. The core mechanic involves collecting these bells while avoiding enemy attacks and navigating challenging terrain. Level design progresses from jungle environments to industrial settings, with each stage introducing new enemy patterns and hazards. Players can play solo or cooperatively with a partner, with the second player controlling another helicopter. The controls are straightforward: directional inputs for movement and a button for firing. The two-player mode allows for coordinated attacks against tougher enemies, though players must avoid colliding with each other. TwinBee III demands both reflexes and strategic positioning to progress.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Adventure
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (10.5K)
- Last updated
TwinBee III Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for TwinBee III 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 III Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of TwinBee III 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 III" NES longplay 1989
TwinBee III Cheat Codes
6 community-curated cheats for TwinBee III. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Energy
014C:03 -
Infinite Lives
0056:03 -
Infinite Lives P1
0056:63 -
Infinite Hits P1
014C:03 -
Music Test
ESKEIAEY -
Infinite Lives - Both Players
SZUOIZVS
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was TwinBee III released?
TwinBee III was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed TwinBee III?
TwinBee III was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does TwinBee III support?
TwinBee III supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is TwinBee III?
TwinBee III is a Adventure game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play TwinBee III for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — TwinBee III runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play TwinBee III in the browser?
No. TwinBee III streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in TwinBee III?
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 III 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 III this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of TwinBee III. 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.
