Mission: Impossible is a 1990 action-adventure game developed by Konami and released under their Ultra Games label for the NES. Based on the 1988 television revival, it puts you in command of three IMF agentsโMax, Grant, and Nicholasโas they infiltrate enemy bases to rescue a kidnapped scientist and dismantle a terrorist group known as the Sinister Seven. The game stands out by blending top-down shooting, exploration, and light puzzle-solving, requiring you to actively switch between characters to leverage their unique skills across different environments.
How to Play
Your objective is to navigate enemy-controlled facilities, bypass security systems, and defeat hostiles using the specialized abilities of your three agents. You can swap between them on the fly: Max uses a rifle and explosives, Grant excels in close-quarters combat and electronic lockpicking, and Nicholas specializes in disguises to slip past guards.
- Move: Arrow Keys
- Attack / Detonate: Z (B button)
- Special / Set Explosive: X (A button)
- Menu / Switch Agent: Shift (Select)
- Start / Pause: Enter (Start)
Tips
- Don’t shoot the civilians: In the opening Moscow street level, harming any innocent bystanders will result in an immediate arrest and mission failure.
- Protect Grant: His lockpicking skills are essential for bypassing many security doors. If he dies, he is gone for the rest of the mission, which can make progress impossible.
- Rely on stealth: Enemies do not respawn once killed, but triggering surveillance systems will alert more guards. Use Nicholas’s disguises whenever possible to avoid unnecessary firefights.
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