Mission: Impossible (Nintendo Entertainment System)

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For the series, see Mission: Impossible. For the film, see Mission: Impossible (film). For all the games, see Mission: Impossible (video game).

Mission Impossible is a NES video game by Konami, based on the TV series.

The object of the IMF team is to solve a kidnapping case, as a terrorist group by the name of the Sinister Seven has kidnapped both a well-known scientist, and Sheila - one of your team members! The chase will take place through the canals of Venice to the Switzerland Alps, and the team is to infiltrate a number of hostile multiple-floor installations in pursuit of the hostages.

Seemingly inspired by the Sega arcade game Crack Down, the game gives the player a view from the above. All three of the most known IMF agents are at disposal - Max, Grant and Nicholas, and their skillful idiosyncrasies are portrayed well. Max has his U.S. Army-inspired gear and Nicholas is the master of disguise. Grant trusts his rock-hard knuckles. The used character may be switched anytime in-game, but all three active members must survive through the level.

In neutral zones, civilians may not be harmed, and such activities will most certainly bring the mission to a highly embarrassing end, as local authorities proceed to arrest the attacker. During infiltration, Metal Gear-type discretion is advised as detection by the surveillance system will bring specialized guards your way. And when the road is finally clear, an elite soldier of the stronghold may be waiting to throw you off the scent... or the mountain.

Konami has done a commendable job in keeping the game fluid, interesting and true to its roots. The music, utilizing digitized sound samples fits in the sneaking business like a glove, and a knowing player is sure to catch on-screen references to WarGames, James Bond and other spy fiction vehicles of pop culture.

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• Mission Impossible instruction manual.