Savage Bees is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up released in arcades in 1985. Originally developed by Capcom and released in Japan as Exed Exes, this localized version tasks you with piloting a ship against an invading insectoid force. Known for its challenging swarms of insect and skull-themed enemies, the game features a slower ship movement compared to other shooters of its era, requiring careful maneuvering to survive.
How to play
The objective is to survive the waves of enemies while flying upward through the scrolling stages. Use the arrow keys to move your ship. Press the Z or X keys to fire your primary weapons, and use the “Mega Crash” screen-clearing ability to escape overwhelming situations. Insert coins with Shift and start the game with Enter.
Tips
- Turn destroyed enemies into fruit to gain massive bonus points, a unique mechanic that heavily boosts your high score.
- Because your ship moves relatively slowly, stay near the bottom center of the screen to give yourself maximum time to react to enemy fire.
- Save your Mega Crash bombs for moments when you are completely boxed in by enemy bullets or fast-moving skull enemies.
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