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"Factory Panic", also known as "Ganbare Gorby!" in Japan, was released for the Sega Game Gear handheld system in 1991. This puzzle game's unique theme and gameplay mechanics set it apart during the era. The game's narrative centers around a factory worker who must secretly distribute goods to the people, bypassing the selfish factory boss's watchful eye. Players must guide the worker to collect items from conveyor belts and send them through a delivery hatch, strategically managing the factory's layouts and increasingly challenging speed levels.

The Japanese version of the game, "Ganbare Gorby!", was particularly notable for featuring a pixelated caricature of Mikhail Gorbachev, the then-General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. This aspect of the game reflected the political climate of the time, notably Gorbachev’s policies of openness and reform. The gameplay itself involves a mix of strategy and quick thinking, as players must decide the most efficient paths and manage multiple items on conveyor belts simultaneously. With its engaging mechanics and distinctive setting, "Factory Panic" offered a unique blend of entertainment and a quirky historical snapshot, making it a memorable title for the Game Gear.

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