Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle
Pac-Panic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Pac-Panic is a puzzle game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Namco.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the Genesis you can also try Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Pac-Attack and Ms. Pac-Man. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Namco also made Splatterhouse 2, Marvel Land and Rolling Thunder 2 for the Genesis.
Pac-Panic supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Pac-Panic is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
If you like Pac-Panic, the Matrix also picks…
Lemmings Classic
Tetris Classic
Megapanel Deep cut
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Classic
Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures Classic
Sonic Eraser Classic
Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Pac-Panic FAQ
When did Pac-Panic come out on the Genesis?
Pac-Panic was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Pac-Panic?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Pac-Panic multiplayer?
Yes. Pac-Panic supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pac-Panic take to play?
As a puzzle game, Pac-Panic typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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