Play Impossible Mission Online

I first played Impossible Mission on the Sega Master System back in 1986, a port of the original computer game published by Epyx. It stood out on the SMS for its distinct premise and unforgiving structure, fitting right in with the era's taste for methodical, high-stakes adventures. You weren't just running and jumping; you were infiltrating a madman's fortress against a literal clock.

You control a secret agent who must explore Dr. Atombender's complex room by room, searching for scattered puzzle pieces that form a passcode to stop his doomsday plan. The core loop involves dodging patrolling robots, searching furniture for items, and solving tile-matching mini-games to access new areas. Every time you die, which happens often, the entire layout of the base reshuffles, forcing you to constantly adapt your route. The constant pressure of the countdown timer makes every movement feel deliberate and tense. It feels like a desperate race where every small victory is hard-won.