Bee Storm - DoDonPachi II (V101, Hong Kong)

To start playing, first press Enter (Start) on the title screen after the game loads. If the screen remains on a credit counter, you may need to press V (Select) to insert a virtual coin, then press Enter again. The game will then prompt you to choose a player character or ship; use the Arrow Keys to highlight your pick and press X or S to confirm.

The core loop is straightforward: your ship automatically scrolls upward as enemies swarm from the top and sides. Hold down S to fire your main weapon continuously, and tap Z to drop a bomb that clears the screen of bullets. Collectable items appear in various colors: blue power-ups increase your shot strength, green ones raise your speed, and red ones grant extra bombs. The big difference in Bee Storm is that enemy patterns are less intense than the original DoDonPachi II, making it a bit more forgiving for newcomers, though still challenging.

Because this is a bootleg, the menus are a mix of English and broken Chinese characters. The coin-up process might be finicky on emulators; if the game doesn't respond to Start, try pressing V first to simulate coin insertion, then hit Enter. Once you're in, focus on dodging the dense bullet sprays while collecting the glowing bees that appear - they add to your score multiplier, which is key for high-score runs.