INTRODUCTION
Originally an exclusive title for Japan’s Famicom system, the vertical-scrolling arcade extravaganza known as “3D Classics: TwinBee” has finally crossed the Pacific. North American fans can now experience this cult-classic shooter in a modern 3D avatar. With your anthropomorphic TwinBee spaceship, navigate through armies of sky and ground foes, fix your spacecraft at ambulance stations when battered, and collect a bevy of bells and power-ups to elevate your gameplay. Buckle up and keep your finger on the trigger; this is a ride you don’t want to miss.
RIDE THE SKIES WITH THE TWINBEE SHIP
Saddle up in your TwinBee spacecraft, which is so human-like that it’s your robotic wingman in the sky. The game sends you on a journey, dodging and destroying hordes of enemies, both in the air and on the ground. Think of it as dodgeball while flying, but the balls are bullets, and the players are combat aircraft and ground artillery. It’s thrilling and fast-paced, and if you lose both your ship’s arms, you’ll need some mechanical CPR, stat!
THE LIFE-SAVING AMBULANCES
Imagine flying through enemy territory with both arms of your ship shot off. You’re a sitting duck. But don’t despair! Look out for an ambulance that’s uniquely designed to repair damaged spacecraft. Yeah, you heard right, a space ambulance! Hit these healthcare heroes for a quick tune-up and get back into the fight. Just remember to say ‘ahh’ while the mechanics are at work.
BELLS, BELLS, AND MORE BELLS
Remember those school games where you rang bells for points? Well, now you can relive those memories, but with laser guns! You’ll encounter clouds hiding precious bells as you maneuver through the sky. Blast through the fluff to reveal them, and collect these jingling goodies for extra points. These aren’t your grandma’s bells; these are weapon-upgrading, score-boosting wonders of aerial arcade action.
POWER-UPS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL INVINCIBLE
In addition to the bells, this game offers an array of ground-based power-ups to bolster your arsenal. Shooting targets on the ground will release extra bonuses like shields and lasers. You can become a flying tank if you play your cards right. There’s nothing like a fully upgraded TwinBee raining down laser fury upon hapless foes. It’s like a turkey shoot, but you’re the turkey and have a bazooka!
TAKING CLASSIC TO A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION
What sets this edition of the game apart is its stellar 3D transformation. The arcade-style vertical scrolling remains faithful to the original, but the 3D graphics add depth and a modern twist to the experience. It’s like watching your favorite black-and-white movie, but suddenly it’s in IMAX 3D. The transition from 2D to 3D is so seamless you’ll wonder why it took so long to bring this gem across the ocean.
There you have it—whether it’s the anthropomorphic charm of the TwinBee ship, the reassuring presence of repair ambulances, the tingling allure of bells, or the gratifying smorgasbord of ground-based power-ups, there’s something for everyone in this new 3D incarnation of a classic. So, grab your flight stick, and let’s light up the sky!
