Maya the Bee: Sweet Gold

April 27, 2002 Shin'en Midway Games
Platform
GBA
About

Game Boy Advance game based on the German children's book (which in turn spawned a Japanese anime series), Maya the Bee (Die Biene Maja). The game offers 60 different levels in seven graphically different environments, as well as oodles of bonus levels. An overworld map, filled with puzzles and challenges, connects all the levels. Players choose from either Maja (Maya) or Willi. The story involves teacher Kassandra (Cassandra), who is kidnapped by nasty hornets. The evil insects want to trade Kassandra for five pots of honey. Maja and Willi set out to free Kassandra and return order to the hive.
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Release Date April 27, 2002
Developer Shin'en
Publisher Midway Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Kids