Bank Panic on the Sega Master System is one of those old-school arcade-style shooters where you play as a sheriff defending a bank from waves of bandits. At first glance, it seems simple—just blast the bad guys before they rob the place—but the timing gets tricky fast. Some outlaws burst in guns blazing, others sneak in disguised as civilians, and if you shoot the wrong guy, you lose a life. The tension ramps up when three doors open at once and you have to react fast.

It’s got that classic quarter-muncher feel, where one mistake can spiral into disaster, but nailing a perfect round feels satisfying. The pixel art is charmingly rough, and the sound effects—especially the gunshots—are weirdly punchy for an 8-bit game. Just don’t expect deep strategy; this is pure reflex-testing chaos. If you’re into quick-draw arcade action, it’s a solid time capsule from the era.