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I picked up Mission Impossible for the Game Boy Color back in 2000, a time when licensed games were a real mixed bag. This one was developed by Infogrames, and it tried to capture the movie's spy thriller vibe on the small screen. It was a typical release for the era, an isometric action game that felt familiar if you had played others like it on the handheld.

You control Ethan Hunt, moving him screen by screen through various locations like a embassy party and a high speed train. Your main goal is to recover a stolen list of undercover agents, which involves a lot of sneaking, avoiding guards, and occasional shootouts. The gameplay hinges on a few key mechanics: you explore areas methodically, often needing to find keycards or use disguises to access restricted zones, and you engage in close quarters combat when spotted. The pacing can be slow and deliberate, with a difficulty that spikes sharply if you alert too many enemies at once. It feels like a tense, sometimes clunky puzzle where one wrong move can unravel your entire plan.