Play The Untouchables Online

Ocean Software released The Untouchables for the NES in 1989, a game based on the film of the same name. It was one of many licensed titles from that era, attempting to translate a cinematic story into the constraints of 8-bit action. You step into the shoes of Eliot Ness, the federal agent determined to bring down Al Capone's criminal empire in Prohibition-era Chicago.

You control Ness through a series of side-scrolling stages, moving screen by screen to clear out gangsters. Your main objective is to progress through each level, eliminating enemies and occasionally rescuing hostages or disarming bombs. The gameplay mixes standard run-and-gun shooting with cover mechanics; you can duck behind objects to avoid fire, and some stages feature driving or sniping segments. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty is steep, with limited continues and aggressive enemy patterns. It feels tense and demanding, requiring sharp timing and a lot of repetition to make real progress.