Play The Untouchables Online

I remember picking up The Untouchables for the NES back in 1989, a game published by Ocean Software. It was one of many movie tie-ins from that era, trying to capture the feel of the Prohibition crime drama on the 8-bit console. You step into the shoes of Eliot Ness, leading a small team of federal agents against Al Capone's criminal network in Chicago.

You control Ness from a side view, moving screen by screen through the city's streets and buildings. Your main objective is to gather enough evidence to convict Capone, which involves raiding locations, arresting gangsters, and finding ledgers. The game mixes exploration with tense shootouts; you can order your agents to take cover or provide covering fire, a key mechanic for surviving ambushes. It's a difficult game, with limited lives and enemies that respawn, making progress feel earned through careful movement and quick shooting. Navigating the city while managing your squad creates a constant, low level of pressure that defines the entire experience.