- For other uses, see TwinBee PARADISE (disambiguation).
TwinBee PARADISE in Donburi Shima (ツインビーPARADISE in どんぶり島 TsuinBī PARADAISU in Donburi Shima, lit. "TwinBee PARADISE in Bowl Island") is an interactive activities and utilities software pack developed and published by Konami for Windows 95 and released on February 26, 1998 exclusively in Japan.
It is an interactive multimedia two CD-ROM pack that includes videos, music and minigames hosted by characters from Konami's popular TwinBee series of shoot 'em up games. In addition to these features, the package also includes a number of accessories themed after the world of TwinBee to be used on the PC's desktop environment, such as wallpapers, screensavers, etc.
It contains characters from most of the entire TwinBee PARADISE universe, including returning characters from Detana!! TwinBee and TwinBee Yahho!, in addition to many cameos of characters from several other popular Konami franchises.
Gameplay[]
TwinBee PARADISE in Donburi Shima is a multimedia-focused adventure based on the TwinBee PARADISE radio drama and anime series, and Konami's overall TwinBee video game franchise of shoot 'em up games. It is hosted by two of its most iconic protagonists, Pastel and her pink bumblebee android friend, WinBee. When the software is launched, these two characters will welcome the player and guide them on a tourist trip all along Donburi Island. The player is then sent to an aerial view of the island where they can choose to visit its many landmarks, each containing a different activity.
The package comes in two discs, the first one containing the main adventure and most of the activities, and the second one mainly containing software utilities to be used on the Windows 95 desktop environment.
Disc 1: TwinBee PARADISE in Donburi Shima[]
Contains a Macromedia Director-based adventure in Donburi Island with activities and media related to the TwinBee PARADISE anime series and related media.
East coast side[]
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- Leeds Castle Studio
The user can view a dubbing scene and also visit the "Rainbow Bell Theater", where they can watch a selection of three videos: two clips from the TwinBee PARADISE anime productions Tulip Beach Stories and WinBee's ⅛ Panic, as well as the "TwinBee Commercial Pickup", which is a compilation of TV commercials of three TwinBee games: TwinBee 3: Poko Poko Daimaō, TwinBee Da!! and Pop'n TwinBee.
- Wai Wai Arcade
The user can browse diverse information related to the TwinBee series, such as CDs, games and artworks.
Donburi's amusement park. Contains a funny video of Pastel fighting a clone of herself, both wearing several outfits inspired by characters from many other popular Konami franchises, such as Castlevania, Gradius, Parodius, Ganbare Goemon, Tokimeki Memorial, MLB Power Pros, Rocket Knight, Monster Maulers and Gaiapolis.
- Tulip Coast
The user is greeted by Madoka, who will then narrate them a few stories. Other than listening to her tales, there's not much else to do in this place.
Ruins marking the place where Melora once descended. Hosted by none other than Princess Melora herself, who will use her magical powers to read the user's fortune. Gameplay is limited to simply choosing a number of balls of various colors.
A simple quiz minigame hosted by Dr. Warumon where he tests the user's knowledge about different trivia. Getting the answers wrong will progressively make him angrier.
West coast side[]
Here is where the "Cinnamon Lab" is found, where the user can search the TwinBee-related database; Tanpopo Harbor, where the user can listen to stories about Light and Pastel, and also watch the sunset at the park.
The user can engage in a conversation with either Light, Pastel or Mint. A selection of answers will be given every once in a while and the character's expression will change accordingly to how the conversation is carrying on.
As expected, this place is hosted by Madoka. Once again, the user is given a number of answering choices and her expression will change accordingly.
A quiz challenge hosted by Dessert Junior High's popular teacher, Miss Apple. The player is given a short time to answer the questions she poses, so one has to be quick before she fails them.
Disc 2: TwinBee Dokidoki Wonderland[]
Contains a collection of accessories and utilities to be used on the Windows 95 desktop environment, such as artworks, wallpapers, screensavers, a calendar, and six types of desktop clocks which include designs of Pastel, Madoka, Melora, TwinBee, WinBee and GwinBee.
- Madoka's Window
Madoka will come out of a window and talk to the user at a set time.
- Madoka's Fantasy Live
Also known as "Stage Select". Madoka will perform either "Gift of the Wind" or "Twin Memories" onstage for the public's amusement.
Characters[]
Gallery[]
- Main article: TwinBee PARADISE in Donburi Shima/Gallery
Videos[]
- Main article: TwinBee PARADISE in Donburi Shima/Videos
External links[]
- Preserved at Internet Archive
- Product review by hiro (Japanese)