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Elevator Action

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Also known as
エレベーターアクション

Secure secret documents across 30 floors, using elevators and stealth to evade enemy agents.

Elevator Action was originally released in arcades in 1983. The NES/Famicom version was released in Japan on August 28, 1987, making 1987 the earliest commercial release year for the NES platform version.

About Elevator Action

Elevator Action is a game where the player controls a spy navigating a multi-story building. The objective is to retrieve classified files from marked rooms and then reach a vehicle waiting at the lowest level. Opposition comes from enemy agents who patrol the floors and will attempt to eliminate the player character.

Movement through the structure is primarily handled via elevators, which the player can operate directly while inside. These platforms can also be used offensively to crush adversaries. Alternative routes include escalators, which provide a slower but potentially safer path. The environment itself can be manipulated, such as shooting out ceiling lights to temporarily darken hallways and obscure enemies.

Player actions for dispatching foes include using a firearm or a jumping kick. Enemies can employ evasive tactics like dropping to the floor, which makes them difficult to hit. The gameplay becomes more challenging if the player lingers, as an alarm triggers faster enemy movement and causes elevator controls to lag. All documents must be collected before a successful exit is possible, after which the scenario repeats in a new building.

Elevator Action Screenshots

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Japan Title screen
Otto uses his grappling hook to reach the building
Just entered the building
Just killed an enemy spy
Riding in the elevator
Who put out the lights?
Going down an escalator
Going through a red door
Crushing an enemy with the base of the elevator