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Sega Game Gear · Strategy
Factory Panic
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Japan System House |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Factory Panic is a strategy game released in 1991 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Japan System House and published by SEGA.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy. Among the 7 Game Gear strategy games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Japan System House also made Ninja Gaiden and Streets of Rage 2 for the Game Gear.
Factory Panic is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Factory Panic is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Factory Panic cheats & codes
39 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Timer | 00C-12F-3BE |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives | 029-72F-E66 |
| Start With 5 Lives | 059-72F-E66 |
| Start With 8 Lives | 089-72F-E66 |
| Infinite Lives | 000-6AC-E65 |
| Start With 1 Continue | 029-77F-F72 |
Factory Panic walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Factory Panic.
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Factory Panic FAQ
When did Factory Panic come out on the Game Gear?
Factory Panic was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991.
Who made Factory Panic?
It was developed by Japan System House and published by SEGA.
Is Factory Panic multiplayer?
No. Factory Panic is a single-player game.
How long does Factory Panic take to play?
As a strategy game, Factory Panic typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Factory Panic on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.