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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Panic Restaurant
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | EIM |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by EIM and published by Taito, Panic Restaurant arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as a platformer. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Wanpaku Kokkun no Gourmet World.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Panic Restaurant is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Panic Restaurant cheats & codes
49 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | OZVKGZVK |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy (Except When You Fall On Spikes) | OXVPPAVK |
| Start With 4 Hearts | GASYZGZA |
| Start With 2 Lives | PAOZNIZA |
| Start With 5 Lives | IAOZNIZA |
| Infinite Lives | SAOSAGVG |
Panic Restaurant walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Panic Restaurant FAQ
When did Panic Restaurant come out on the NES?
Panic Restaurant was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Panic Restaurant?
It was developed by EIM and published by Taito.
Is Panic Restaurant multiplayer?
No. Panic Restaurant is a single-player game.
How long does Panic Restaurant take to play?
As a platformer, Panic Restaurant typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Panic Restaurant 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.