Funky Bee

Take to the skies in Funky Bee, a cooperative vertical shooter released by Orca in 1982. Players pilot a bee, using an eight-way joystick to navigate across the screen and collect points by flying over flowers. The gameplay presents a constant challenge as players must dodge obstacles like trees and fires while contending with attacking insects. As a bee defending its territory, you can deploy your stinger to eliminate enemy bugs – though only one stinger is active at any given time, requiring careful timing and strategy. Funky Bee offers two-player simultaneous action; team up with a friend to clear the skies and rack up the highest score possible. The game’s sound effects are powered by a General Instrument AY8910 chip, adding to the arcade experience. The Zilog Z80 processor drives this simple but engaging shooter, providing a fast-paced challenge for players looking for a bit of cooperative arcade action.