Play Bank Panic Online

Bank Panic came out for the Sega Master System, developed by Sega. It was part of that early wave of arcade style games that felt right at home on the system, a straightforward action title without much pretense.

You play as a bank teller stationed in the center of the screen. Your job is to protect the bank's cash from waves of robbers who appear at the various windows. The core loop involves waiting for a customer to approach a window, then quickly deciding if they are a harmless civilian or an armed thief. If it's a robber, you must shoot them before they fire at you. The game progresses through different days, each with a set number of customers to serve, and you must also manage your limited ammunition. It's a tense game of observation and fast reflexes, where a single mistake can cost you a life. The experience is one of constant, nervous anticipation.