Overview and Gameplay
Twinbee and Winbee take off over Donguri Island after Dr. Mardock turns against the world and sends the Donguri Army into action. Pop’n TwinBee is Konami’s SNES-original vertical shooter, using the series’ colorful bell power-up system and simultaneous co-op play.
Stages scroll upward through enemy waves, ground targets, clouds, power-ups, and bosses. Shots handle airborne enemies, while bombs hit targets on the ground. The game uses a life meter, continues from the current stage, and seven stages with boss fights.
Controls And Mechanics
- Movement: guide Twinbee or Winbee with the directions.
- Attacks: shots hit flying enemies, bombs hit ground enemies, and punch actions can interact at close range.
- Bells: shooting clouds reveals bells; changing bell colors grants score, speed, weapons, barriers, or formation powers.
- Co-op: two players can play together, share energy, and throw a partner for a special attack.
Version Notes
This European PAL release was published by Palcom. The Japanese title is Pop’n TwinBee written as Pop’nツインビー.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1993
- Developer: Konami
- Publisher: Palcom
- Original platform: SNES
