Panic! Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Puzzle

Panic!

SystemSega CD
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSega
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Sega CD, Panic! is a puzzle game developed by Sega.

Sega also made Sega Classics Arcade Collection, Fahrenheit and Wild Woody for the Sega CD.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing 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.

Panic! gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

Panic! walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Panic!.

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Playing Sega CD games today

Sega CD games can be hard to find at reasonable prices, so the system is best explored through its top handful of titles rather than its full library.

Panic! FAQ

Who made Panic!?

It was developed by Sega.

Is Panic! multiplayer?

No. Panic! is a single-player game.

How long does Panic! take to play?

As a puzzle game, 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.

Read more about 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.

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