The Untouchables
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The Untouchables – Did Ocean Turn the Gangster Film Into a Great C64 Game?
️ The Untouchables (1989) – Commodore 64 Action | Retro Classic The Untouchables (1989), developed by Ocean Software, is a licensed video game adaptation of the 1987 film, putting you in the role of Eliot Ness as you attempt to dismantle Al Capone’s criminal empire. The game blends multiple arcade and shooter styles across six cinematic levels, including a scrolling warehouse shootout, a sniper-style bridge sequence, and cover-based alley and rooftop battles leading to a final confrontation with Frank Nitti. Each section offers a different gameplay experience, keeping the action varied! The game stands out with its detailed sprites, smooth level transitions, and atmospheric 1930s-inspired soundtrack composed by Jonathan Dunn. While its high difficulty — especially in the opening warehouse stage — frustrated many players, its ambition and strong movie licence earned widespread praise. It was highly rated by magazines such as Zzap!
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️ The Untouchables (1989) – Commodore 64 Action | Retro Classic The Untouchables (1989), developed by Ocean Software, is a licensed video game adaptation of the 1987 film, putting you in the role of Eliot Ness as you attempt to dismantle Al Capone’s criminal empire. The game blends multiple arcade and shooter styles across six cinematic levels, including a scrolling warehouse shootout, a sniper-style bridge sequence, and cover-based alley and rooftop battles leading to a final confrontation with Frank Nitti. Each section offers a different gameplay experience, keeping the action varied! The game stands out with its detailed sprites, smooth level transitions, and atmospheric 1930s-inspired soundtrack composed by Jonathan Dunn. While its high difficulty — especially in the opening warehouse stage — frustrated many players, its ambition and strong movie licence earned widespread praise. It was highly rated by magazines such as Zzap!
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Magazine Reviews · 9
Contemporary average 88% · range 74–100%
C&VG
Reviewed by Paul Rand. Ocean full-price release
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Commodore Computing Int.
Reviewed by Tony Horgan. Ocean full-price release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Tomas Hybner. Ocean full-price release
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Games Machine
Reviewed by Ocean full-price release
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Joystick
Reviewed by Bô TGV. Ocean full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Jim Bluck. Ocean full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Richard Taylor. The Hit Squad budget release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Phil King, Robin Hogg & Stuart Wynne. Ocean full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by The Hit Squad budget release
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