The western NES version of TwinBee. Colorful and kawaii Konami shoot'em up. Flying bells vs. giant vegetables. Unique and charming atmosphere. Overlooked but truly delightful.
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Shooter1 player7+
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Horizontal shoot-'em-up featuring TwinBee and allies battling enemy armies, American version. Published by Konami, released in the USA in 1987. TwinBee in side-scrolling view with shots and bell collection for power-ups. American version of Konami's TwinBee on NES.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
US version of Konami's TwinBee, retitled Stinger for the NES market. The very high sealed value reflects the extreme scarcity of factory-sealed copies, the result of limited distribution for an early Konami horizontal shooter whose cute-em-up mechanics read poorly to Western audiences at the time. Its kinship with the Japan-only Famicom TwinBee line adds a further layer of interest for Konami devotees.
Is Stinger still worth playing in 2026?
A horizontal shooter from Konami, Stinger, a TwinBee series spin off, has you pilot the emblematic ship across colourful levels, collecting bells that change colour to grant varied powers, in a cheerful cute em up spirit. The two player co-op mode, the snappy pace and the pop art direction give a definite charm to an accessible, inventive action. The difficulty stays measured. For a fan of colourful retro shooting, a TwinBee fan or a collector, the title keeps an intact freshness and convivial fun.
