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Platform
Sega CD
Genres
Platformer · Puzzle · Adventure
Player Perspective
Third person
Developers
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publishers
Data East USA
Release date
December 31, 1994

Summary

Panic! on the Sega CD drops you into a world where a rogue virus has hijacked every electronic device, and the only hope lies in a specially coded countermeasure. You control the quirky duo of Slap the Boy and his loyal canine sidekick, Stick, as they navigate the digital chaos to reboot the network. The game leans on the CD’s audio capabilities, delivering a soundtrack that feels both urgent and nostalgic, while the visuals blend bright, pixel‑styled graphics with early FMV snippets. Its level design mixes fast‑paced platforming with light puzzle elements, forcing you to think on the fly as the virus’s influence spreads. For anyone who loves a retro challenge wrapped in a quirky cyber‑sci‑fi premise, Panic! remains a hidden gem of the era.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Game modes
Single

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