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* ''VideoGame/ElevatorAction1'' (1983) - Originally released in arcades, players take the role of Agent 17, codename "Otto", to navigate through a 30-story building to obtain secret documents while avoiding other spies and agents. It was ported to numerous consoles, including the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]] (which was later released on the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}'s UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole). The 1991 UsefulNotes/GameBoy version is unique in that is introduces new enemies, stages and obstacles, as well as the ability to acquire different weapons such as grenades and a machinegun, which would be utilized in the sequel.
* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionReturns'' (1994) - Known as ''Elevator Action II'' in North America. Released in arcades, the sequel is much more [[ActionizedSequel action-oriented]] with a wide variety of weapons to use and enemies to fight. Two players can take the role of three D.E.F. agents, Kart Bradfield, Edie Burret and Jad the Taff, who are sent to investigate and stop the terrorist plans of the self-proclaimed revolutionary "Red Suit". The game was ported to the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn, which includes the original game as an EmbeddedPrecursor, and was included in the compilation ''Taito Legends 2'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}[[note]]EU only, although it has no region lockout making it import-friendly.[[/note]] and Windows. The Saturn port was released as part of City Connection's "S-Tribute" series for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.
* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionEX'' (2000) - Developed by Altron Corporation and released for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor in Japan and Europe, the game is effectively an UpdatedRerelease of the Game Boy version of the original game but with color, a plot and three playable characters; Mike, Sarah and Guy. In North America, the game was released as a DolledUpInstallment in the form of ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory: Robot Rampage'', based on the popular Creator/CartoonNetwork series.
* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionOldAndNew'' (2002) - A Japanese only release for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance, published by [=MediaKite=]. While "Old" is the NES port of the original game, "New" features a new single-player campaign with new characters, weapons and graphics, as well as obstacles and enemies. Going back to a LighterAndSofter art style, "New" has players take the role of three characters, Robin, Berry, and Fan, seizing secret documents while avoiding agents, policemen, robots and even zombies. Two players can play together or against each other.

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* ''VideoGame/ElevatorAction1'' (1983) - Originally released in arcades, players take the role of Agent 17, codename "Otto", to navigate through a 30-story building to obtain secret documents while avoiding other spies and agents. It was ported to numerous consoles, including the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem [[Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]] (which was later released on the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}'s UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole). Platform/{{Wii}}'s Platform/VirtualConsole). The 1991 UsefulNotes/GameBoy Platform/GameBoy version is unique in that is introduces new enemies, stages and obstacles, as well as the ability to acquire different weapons such as grenades and a machinegun, which would be utilized in the sequel.
* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionReturns'' (1994) - Known as ''Elevator Action II'' in North America. Released in arcades, the sequel is much more [[ActionizedSequel action-oriented]] with a wide variety of weapons to use and enemies to fight. Two players can take the role of three D.E.F. agents, Kart Bradfield, Edie Burret and Jad the Taff, who are sent to investigate and stop the terrorist plans of the self-proclaimed revolutionary "Red Suit". The game was ported to the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn, Platform/SegaSaturn, which includes the original game as an EmbeddedPrecursor, and was included in the compilation ''Taito Legends 2'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}[[note]]EU Platform/PlayStation2, Platform/{{Xbox}}[[note]]EU only, although it has no region lockout making it import-friendly.[[/note]] and Windows. The Saturn port was released as part of City Connection's "S-Tribute" series for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, Platform/PlayStation4, Platform/XboxOne, Platform/NintendoSwitch, and PC via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.
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* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionEX'' (2000) - Developed by Altron Corporation and released for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor Platform/GameBoyColor in Japan and Europe, the game is effectively an UpdatedRerelease of the Game Boy version of the original game but with color, a plot and three playable characters; Mike, Sarah and Guy. In North America, the game was released as a DolledUpInstallment in the form of ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory: Robot Rampage'', based on the popular Creator/CartoonNetwork series.
* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionOldAndNew'' (2002) - A Japanese only release for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance, Platform/GameBoyAdvance, published by [=MediaKite=]. While "Old" is the NES port of the original game, "New" features a new single-player campaign with new characters, weapons and graphics, as well as obstacles and enemies. Going back to a LighterAndSofter art style, "New" has players take the role of three characters, Robin, Berry, and Fan, seizing secret documents while avoiding agents, policemen, robots and even zombies. Two players can play together or against each other.



* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionDeluxe'' (2011) - Published by Creator/SquareEnix, ''Deluxe'' is a remake of the first game released on the UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, featuring 3D graphics [[TwoAndAHalfD but with 2D gameplay]]. Players take the role of agents Zack and Irina as they uncover secrets to stop a doomsday device. With a stronger emphasis on puzzle and strategic elements, the game introduces several new enemies, weapons, traps, and unique challenges for over 50 levels. The game also features 4-player local multiplayer in both versus and co-op for the main campaign, as well as downloadable content in the form of extra stages and new characters, including those from other Taito series.

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* ''VideoGame/ElevatorActionDeluxe'' (2011) - Published by Creator/SquareEnix, ''Deluxe'' is a remake of the first game released on the UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork Platform/PlayStationNetwork for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, Platform/PlayStation3, featuring 3D graphics [[TwoAndAHalfD but with 2D gameplay]]. Players take the role of agents Zack and Irina as they uncover secrets to stop a doomsday device. With a stronger emphasis on puzzle and strategic elements, the game introduces several new enemies, weapons, traps, and unique challenges for over 50 levels. The game also features 4-player local multiplayer in both versus and co-op for the main campaign, as well as downloadable content in the form of extra stages and new characters, including those from other Taito series.
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* VideoGameLongRunners: Although there's usually a long gap between titles, it's been around since TheEighties.
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* VideoGameLongRunners: Although there's usually a long gap between titles, it's been around since TheEighties.
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''I'll get you next time!''
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