Summary
- Release Year: 1984
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Arcade, MSX, Sega Master System/Mark III, SG-1000
- Developers: Sanritsu
Bank Panic (1984)
Bank Panic is a light gun shooter arcade game developed and released by Nintendo in 1984. The player takes on the role of a gunslinger who must shoot bandits hiding behind the doors of a bank. The game is played from a first-person perspective, and the player uses a light gun to aim and shoot at the bandits.
Bank Panic is a simple game to learn, but difficult to master. The player must be quick and accurate in order to shoot the bandits before they shoot him. The game also requires the player to be strategic, as he must decide which doors to open and which bandits to shoot first.
The game is divided into 12 stages, each with a different layout. The player must shoot all of the bandits in each stage in order to advance to the next stage. The game becomes increasingly difficult as the player progresses, with more bandits and hostages appearing in each stage.
In addition to the bandits, the player must also be aware of the hostages and innocent bystanders. Shooting a hostage or innocent bystander will result in the player losing a life.
The player has three lives to complete the game. If the player loses all of his lives, the game is over.
Bank Panic was a critical and commercial success. It was one of the first light gun shooters to be released, and it helped to popularize the genre. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms, including the NES, Game Boy, and Wii.
Gameplay
Bank Panic is played from a first-person perspective. The player uses a light gun to aim and shoot at the bandits. The game is played in a series of stages, each with a different layout. The player must shoot all of the bandits in each stage in order to advance to the next stage.
The bandits are hiding behind the doors of a bank. When the player opens a door, the bandit will either pull out a gun and shoot at the player, or he will throw his hands up and surrender. The player must shoot the bandits before they shoot him. If the player shoots a bandit too early, he will be penalized. If the player shoots a bandit too late, he will be shot and lose a life.
In addition to the bandits, the player must also be aware of the hostages and innocent bystanders. Shooting a hostage or innocent bystander will result in the player losing a life.
The player has three lives to complete the game. If the player loses all of his lives, the game is over.
Scoring
The player scores points by shooting bandits. The player also scores points for shooting gold coins. Gold coins are worth more points than bandits.
The player can also earn bonus points by shooting multiple bandits in a row. The more bandits the player shoots in a row, the more bonus points he will earn.
Power-ups
There are a number of power-ups that can help the player in Bank Panic. These power-ups include:
- Rapid fire: This power-up allows the player to shoot faster.
- Spread shot: This power-up allows the player to shoot a wider spread of bullets.
- Piercing shot: This power-up allows the player’s bullets to pierce through multiple enemies.
- Invincibility: This power-up makes the player invincible for a short period of time.
Legacy
Bank Panic was a critical and commercial success. It was one of the first light gun shooters to be released, and it helped to popularize the genre. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms, including the NES, Game Boy, and Wii.
Bank Panic is still considered to be one of the best light gun shooters ever made. It is a challenging and rewarding game that is sure to provide hours of enjoyment.
Conclusion
Bank Panic is a classic light gun shooter that is still enjoyed by gamers today. It is a simple game to learn, but difficult to master. The game requires quick reflexes, accuracy, and strategy. If you are a fan of light gun shooters, then you owe it to yourself to check out Bank Panic.
Review Score
8/10
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