History VideoGame / ElevatorAction

* ''Elevator Action'' (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.
* ''Elevator Action Returns'' (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}}.
* ''Elevator Action EX'' (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.
* ''Elevator Action Old & New'' (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.
* ''Elevator Action Death Parade'' (2009) - An arcade LightGunGame which takes many cues from ''VideoGame/TimeCrisis'', ''VideoGame/VirtuaCop 3'', and ''VideoGame/TheHouseOfTheDead 4''. The game is unique in that the game has a widescreen ''vertical'' display and uses elevator doors and buttons on the cabinet; the former needs to be closed in certain situations and to avoid certain attacks (not to mention a convenient way to hide loading screens), and the latter is used to choose the difficulty of later stages and operate some machinery in-game. As CID agents Zack and Irina, players shoot their way past soldiers and mutated beasts to stop a military coup that threatens the world with bio-engineered weapons. As a series staple, objects can be shot to collect secret documents.
* ''Elevator Action Deluxe'' (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.
* ''Elevator Action Invasion'' (2021) - Another light gun arcade game and a sequel to ''Death Parade'' developed by UNIS Technology, which also features a vertical screen and elevator doors. Players take the role of agents Zach and Irina as they fight against cyber terrorists. Unlike most games of the genre, players are armed with rapid fire guns with infinite ammo, and the game has an emphasis on racking up combos.

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[[folder: Elevator Action]]
* EndlessGame: After beating the final stage, you're taken back straight to the beginning to do it all over again until you lose.
* MyRulesAreNotYourRules: In later levels, your enemies can lie prone on the floor and shoot at you, but you are limited to standing and kneeling.
* OneHitPointWonder: Otto and the enemies can only take one hit. Thankfully, later games add health bars and hit points.
* ReformulatedGame: The Game Boy version.
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[[folder: Elevator Action Returns]]
* AbsurdlySpaciousSewer: The entirety of the fourth stage takes place in an underground sewer and subway.
* AKA47: The main characters' sidearms are identified as a "Glog 18," "Berltta [=M92F=]" and "Dessert Eagle."
* AllThereInTheManual: The soundtrack album for ''Returns'' features a narration that gives a slight background to the terrorists and the main characters. It also gives the name of the game's BigBad: Red Suit.
* AmbiguousEnding: At the end, if you defeat Red Suit and destroy the door controls in time, the nuke still launches and everything goes white. Cue the credits playing over Red Suit's blimp in flames, followed by the Name Entry screen congratulating you for your good work. One could wonder if the heroes escaped or perished with the bomb.
* AntiFrustrationFeatures: The "S-Tribute" port adds a variety of options, including rewind, save states, a slow-motion mode, infinite continues, the ability to keep special weapons between stages, and the ability to skip to any stage.
* AxCrazy: Red Suit certainly has this vibe. Aside from him boasting about his [[TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized revolution]] and his EvilLaugh, he cheers you on in the final battle [[CombatSadomasochist while taking bullets from you]].
* BadassesWearBandanas: Kart sports a headband.
* BigBad: Red Suit, who doubles as the game's FinalBoss.
* TheBigGuy: Jad the Taff is the game's MightyGlacier, and can even kill enemies by running into them.
* BloodierAndGorier: ''Returns'' has enemies that go up in flames if they touch fire or are struck with explosive weapons, spill blood when shot, and leave behind a large pool of blood if they're SquashedFlat by the elevators. This only applies to humans, as attack dogs simply whimper and fade out when hit.
* BombDisposal: You're only looking for secret documents in the first stage behind the red doors. In the other stages, you're defusing bombs placed behind the red doors. Fortunately, all you have to do is enter the door and the agents will take care of the rest. Although the offshore drilling rig ends up blowing up anyway...
* {{Callback}}: The first stage is the only one designed like a stage from the original game, taking place in a completely vertical building, and ends with the characters escaping in a vehicle once they reach the basement. There are no escalators through.
* ColourCodedForYourConvenience: Blue for Kart, Pink for Edie (with some green), Green for Jad, and Red for Red Suit.
* CombatSadomasochist: Red Suit. When you face him, he seems more thrilled at being shot at than achieving his goals.
--> '''Red Suit''' (upon being shot): Yes! Yes! That's the way!
* ComingInHot: The second stage opens with the players crashing a helicopter into an airport occupied by terrorists. They come out of it dizzy and even take out a few of the bad guys.
* CompetitiveBalance:
** FragileSpeedster: Kart and Edie both fall under this for different reasons. Kart has average gun speed and health, but is physically the fastest. Edie can shoot the fastest and her physical speed is above average, but can't take many hits.
** MightyGlacier: Jad has the best health but is also the slowest, but his gun is faster than Kart's.
* TheCutie: Edie Burret. In the Saturn port, she even has a pose where she puts her hands behind her back and twiddles her feet around.
* CutscenePowerToTheMax: In the opening for the fourth stage, the agents jump from a helicopter into a subway deep underground. At the end of the fifth stage, the characters fall into an escape boat. Both falls would easily kill them in gameplay.
* DarkerAndEdgier: Aside from the details in BloodierAndGorier above, Red Suit is trying to ignite a revolution with a nuclear missile, and if you run out of time at the end, he successfully launches it and the mushroom cloud it creates isn't pretty.
* DisneyVillainDeath: [[spoiler: Red Suit meets his end by falling down the platform he was on]].
* EvilIsHammy: Who else than our villain Red Suit?
* EvilLaugh: Red Suit does this every time he appears.
* GratuitousJapanese: ''Returns'' has every character speak in English, although Edie speaks Japanese in one of her idle animations for some reason.
--> '''Edie Burret''': Bakamitai... [[labelnote:translation]]How foolish...[[/labelnote]]
* KillItWithFire: Enemies can be set ablaze with bombs or rocket launchers, and certain mooks even have flamethrowers.
* MarketBasedTitle: Known as ''Elevator Action II'' in North America.
* NonstandardGameOver: Allowing time to run out in the final stage will end the game.
* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: The game's BigBad is simply known as Red Suit.
* PaletteSwap: Various enemies are re-colors of others. Red Suit is a red version of the other agent enemies, and has their moves.
* PreAssKickingOneLiner: Upon confronting Red Suit for the final time, he'll say, "Aim carefully..."
* TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized: Red Suit's objective is to cause a revolution to build a new world, and attempts to achieve this by organizing a terrorist movement and obtain a nuclear weapon.
--> '''Red Suit''': Crush the old order and create a new society!
* ShieldBearingMook: Certain enemies are armed with a shield, but you can knock it out of their hands with one shot. Just don't forget to shoot them again.
* ShoutOut:
** One of the graffiti writings in the first stage reads "UFO or DIE", a side project from Yamatsuka Eye and Yoshimmy P-We of Music/{{Boredoms}}.
** One of the planes in the 2nd stage has the word "VideoGame/{{Darius}}" written above the door.
** The briefing before the final stage includes the line "...[[Franchise/StarWars may the power be with you]]."
* WalkingShirtlessScene: Some enemies wear open shirts that expose their chest, and another type of enemy doesn't wear a shirt at all.
* VillainExitStageLeft: Red Suit does this periodically in the early stages, and only averts this in the final showdown with him.
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[[folder: Elevator Action EX]]
* AdaptationNameChange: The classic male agent's name is changed from "Otto" to "Mike" here.
* ColourCodedForYourConvenience: Red for Mike, Green for Guy, Red/Pink for Sarah.
* CoolShades: Guy sports some shades.
* DamselInDistress: Later in the game, a woman helping you is captured and kidnapped, requiring the heroes to save her in the next stage.
* FinalBoss: D.D.Fox, TheDragon. A password is given after beating the game which allows him to be playable.
* InTheBack: At the end of the game, [[spoiler: the BigBad attempts to shoot the player when their back is turned. It doesn't work]].
* UpdatedRerelease: The game is an updated version of the Game Boy port of the original and expands heavily upon it, including a plot, new characters, and color. Mike's character sprite and some graphics remain unchanged.
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[[folder: Elevator Action Old & New]]
* {{Callback}}: The first area of the game is a vertical building similar to the original game, and the various songs in the game are remixed versions of the original game's main theme.
* ColourCodedForYourConvenience: Red for Robin, Pink for Berry, and blue for Fan.
* CompetitiveBalance:
** FragileSpeedster: Berry has the best speed and jump but weakest power. The unlockable fourth character also falls under this, who is the fastest but starts with a single hit point at the beginning of each round.
** JackOfAllStats: Robin is average in speed, jump and power.
** MightyGlacier: Fan has the best power but weakest speed and jump.
* DelinquentHair: Robin sports a massive pompadour.
* EyesAlwaysShut: Fan's eyes are always shut.
* GirlishPigtails: Berry sports twintails.
* InvincibleMinorMinion: Zombies can be found in the stages and take a few hits to take out. They'll get up momentarily, though.
* NoEnding: Complete all the missions and you're treated to the credits. Good job!
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[[folder:Elevator Action Death Parade]]
* AttackItsWeakPoint: Many bosses and special enemies have their weak spots pointed out before their fights begin.
* AttackOfThe50FootWhatever: [[spoiler: The game's final boss, [=the PS-001EUS=]]].
* BaldOfEvil: Sylvian Duras, who also sports a BeardOfEvil, too.
* BigBad: Colonel Sylvian Duras, although [[spoiler: it turns out he's the BigBadWannabe and gets outdone by the GreaterScopeVillain]].
* BulletTime: Certain segments slow the action down so certain enemies and projectiles can be shot before damaging the players.
* ChronicBackStabbingDisorder: [[spoiler: The black agents shoot and betray Duras toward the end of the game, on Valdez's orders. He unleashes the final boss before he dies]].
* TheFaceless: [[spoiler: Only the lower half of General Valdez's face is seen in TheStinger]].
* FightingYourFriend: One of the bosses is your pal Chester, who has been mutated by the P01 Cells. Another is Kurtz, who has also been mutated.
* FlunkyBoss: Duras has backup arrive when he's fought against.
* GoodScarsEvilScars: Duras has a large scar over his head.
* GreaterScopeVillain: [[spoiler: General Valdez, who is also the ManBehindTheMan]].
* ItsPersonal: After having to terminate their mutated friends, Irina asks the president for permission to avenge their comrades.
* LargeHam: Most of the cast, but particularly Duras and President James.
--> '''President James''': This is your final mission! Stop them at all cost [sic]! This is an executive order!!!
* LightGunGame: The only one for the series so far.
* TheMenInBlack: Men wearing black suits are a recurring enemy, and seem to have a agenda of their own.
* MixAndMatchWeapon: Duras uses [[DualWielding two guns]] with giant machetes attached to them. He'll use the blades to shield himself from your bullets and as a melee attack.
* PreAssKickingOneLiner: Duras tries one before his boss battle.
--> '''Sylvian Duras''': How about a game of cat and mouse? I'll be the cat!
* PressXToNotDie: Button prompts will often appear that require the player to use the elevator controls on the arcade cabinet to avoid taking damage. Sometimes this means operating machinery or closing the elevator doors to use as a shield.
* TheStinger: [[spoiler: A black suit appears before General Valdez, revealing the lab was destroyed and they successfully acquired all the battle data for him]].
* TakingYouWithMe: After being injected with P01 cells, Chester throws himself over the rails and takes the mook who did the dirty deed with him.
* UnwittingPawn: [[spoiler: Duras is betrayed and killed before the FinalBoss]].
* WingedHumanoid: One of the bosses, Kurtz, becomes this after mutation.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: [[spoiler: Valdez has Duras killed for this reason]].
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[[folder: Elevator Action Deluxe]]
* TwoAndAHalfD: The game features 3D graphics but the gameplay is entirely in 2D.
* TheDoorSlamsYou: A new mechanic allows players to attack enemies by opening the door from inside when they're in front of it.
* DownloadableContent: ''Deluxe'' has this in the form of new characters and stages, with the former being free.
* GuestFighter: Reika Kirishima from ''VideoGame/TimeGal'', the Vaus from ''VideoGame/{{Arkanoid}}'', and Sayo[=/=]Pocky from ''VideoGame/KikiKaiKai'' appear as free playable DLC characters. Playing as the Vaus removes all music and replaces the sound effects with those from ''Arkanoid'', and playing as Sayo[=/=]Pocky replaces the sound effects and music with those from ''Kiki Kai Kai''.
* ImplacableMan: One of the enemies is a gorilla-sized man who can't be shot down, is faster than you and will chase you down. Although he can be crushed, he'll always come back, leaving you no choice but to evade him and using your wits to keep him at bay.
* PacifistRun: Obtaining the gold medal for certain stages requires the player to complete it without hurting any enemies.
* {{Retraux}}: Many sound effects are taken from the original game. One of the downloadable characters for ''Deluxe'' is the original Otto, who has a pixelated 3D look, and comes with old sound effects and music.
* StealthBasedMission: The gold medals for some stages require the player to get through it without being detected by enemies.
* VideoGameRemake: ''Deluxe'' is a remake of the original game and introduces several new mechanics.
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[[folder: Elevator Action Invasion]]
* AttackItsWeakPoint: The only to avoid taking damage by certain enemies is to shoot its weak point enough times in a short duration.
* BottomlessMagazines: Players have infinite ammo and will never have to reload their guns. However, the rate of fire decreases the longer the trigger is held.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Zack's name is spelled as "Zach" in this game.
* YouDontLookLikeYou: Zach and Irina have been completely redesigned and bear no similarity to their appearance in ''Death Parade''. Zach now has brown spiky hair and Irina now has red dyed mid-length hair. She also sports a beanie.
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* EmbeddedPrecursor: The original game is featured on the Saturn port of ''Returns'', ''Old & New'' (as "Old", which is based on the NES port), and ''Deluxe''.

* AlertnessBlink: Enemies in ''New'' and ''Deluxe'' will have an explanation point pop up above their heads when they spot you.

** Due to color limitations, the Game Boy version labels certain doors with a question mark, which offers health and weapons, and an explanation point, which contain the documents you need to complete the stage. This carries over to ''EX'', which have both doors colored red.

* CameraScrew: ''Death Parade'' features a lot of shaky cam, and being a first-person game, the heroes get knocked down constantly.

* GratuitousJapanese: ''Returns'' has every character speak in SurprisinglyGoodEnglish, although Edie speaks Japanese in one of her idle animations for some reason.

* SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: The game is spoken almost entirely in English by what sounds like native speakers. The writing and the grammar on the other hand, including the names of the protagonists, need a little work.

* AdaptionalNameChange: The classic male agent's name is changed from "Otto" to "Mike" here.

* ActionGirl: Edie Burret from ''Returns'', Sarah from ''EX'', Berry from ''New'', and Irina from ''Deluxe''. DLC for ''Deluxe'' adds in [[VideoGame/TimeGal Reika]] and [[VideoGame/KikiKaiKai Sayo]].

* GuestFighter: Reika Kirishima from ''VideoGame/TimeGal'', the Vaus from ''VideoGame/{{Arkanoid}}'', and Sayo from ''VideoGame/KikiKaiKai'' appear as free playable DLC characters. Playing as the Vaus removes all music and replaces the sound effects with those from ''Arkanoid'', and playing as Sayo replaces the sound effects and music with those from ''Kiki Kai Kai''.

* ActionGirl: Edie Burret, Sarah, Berry, Irina, and the female agent in ''Deluxe''. DLC for ''Deluxe'' adds in [[VideoGame/TimeGal Reika]] and [[VideoGame/KikiKaiKai Sayo]].

* ActionGirl: Edie Burret, Sarah, Berry, and Irina.

* ''Elevator Action Returns'' (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.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair:
** Berry in ''New'' has pink hair.
** The female agent in ''Deluxe'' also has pink hair.

* BaldOfAwesome: Guy, one of the playable characters, as well as your boss.

* ''Elevator Action Invasion'' (2021) - A sequel to ''Death Parade'' developed by UNIS Technology, which also features a vertical screen and elevator doors. Players take the role of agents Zach and Irina as they fight against cyber terrorists. Unlike most games of the genre, players are armed with rapid fire guns with infinite ammo, and the game has an emphasis on racking up combos.

* YouDontLookLikeYou: Zach and Irina have been completely designed and bear no similarity to their appearance in ''Death Parade''. Zach now has brown spiky hair and Irina now has red dyed mid-length hair. She also sports a beanie.

* ''Elevator Action Death Parade'' (2009) - Perhaps the OddballInTheSeries, ''Death Parade'' is an arcade LightGunGame which takes many cues from ''VideoGame/TimeCrisis'', ''VideoGame/VirtuaCop 3'', and ''VideoGame/TheHouseOfTheDead 4''. The game is unique in that the game has a widescreen ''vertical'' display and uses elevator doors and buttons on the cabinet; the former needs to be closed in certain situations and to avoid certain attacks (not to mention a convenient way to hide loading screens), and the latter is used to choose the difficulty of later stages and operate some machinery in-game. As CID agents Zack and Irina, players shoot their way past soldiers and mutated beasts to stop a military coup that threatens the world with bio-engineered weapons. As a series staple, objects can be shot to collect secret documents.
* ''Elevator Action Deluxe'' (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 two agents 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.

* ActionGirl: Edie Burret, Sarah and Berry.

* ''Elevator Action Returns'' (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 Sega Saturn, which includes the original game, 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.
* ''Elevator Action EX'' (2000) - Developed by Altron Corporation and released for the UsefulNotes/GameBoy Color 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.

* AdaptationalModesty: Reika spent the entire of her home game in a space bikini, but here she’s covered herself up significantly.

* ''Elevator Action Returns'' (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 Sega Saturn, which includes the original game, 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.

* ''Elevator Action Deluxe'' (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 two agents 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.

* ''Elevator Action'' (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 port 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.

* ''Elevator Action EX'' (2000) - Developed by Altron Corporation and released for the UsefulNotes/GameBoy Color in Japan and Europe, the game is an UpdatedRerelease of the Game Boy port 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.

* TheMenInBlack: Men wearing black suits are a recurring enemy, and seem to have a agenda of their own.
* MixAndMatchWeapon: Duras uses [[DualWielding two guns]] with giant machetes attached to them. He'll use the blades to shield himself from your bullets and as a melee attack.

* GuestFighter: The ''VideoGame/TimeGal'' Reika Kirishima, the Vaus from ''VideoGame/{{Arkanoid}}'', and Sayo from ''VideoGame/KikiKaiKai'' appear as free playable DLC characters. Playing as the Vaus removes all music and replaces the sound effects with those from ''Arkanoid'', and playing as Sayo replaces the sound effects and music with those from ''Kiki Kai Kai''.

* GuestFighter: The ''VideoGame/TimeGal'' Reika Kirishima, the Vaus from ''VideoGame/{{Arkanoid}}'', and Sayo from ''VideoGame/KikiKaiKai'' appear as free playable DLC characters.

* {{Retraux}}: Many sound effects are taken from the original game. One of the downloadable characters for ''Deluxe'' is the original Otto, who has a pixelated 3D look, and comes with old sound effects and music. Playing as the Vaus removes all music and replaces the sound effects with those from ''Arkanoid'', and playing as Sayo replaces the sound effects and music with those from ''Kiki Kai Kai''.

* ''Elevator Action Deluxe'' (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 two agents 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.

* {{Retraux}}: Many sound effects are taken from the original game. One of the downloadable characters for ''Deluxe'' is the original Otto, who has a pixelated 3D look, and comes with old sound effects and music.