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Elevator Action
Elevator Action, developed by Micronics in 1987, is an action game where players descend through a multi-story office building. As a spy, you navigate down floors by using elevators, collecting classified documents, and avoiding or defeating enemy agents. The game features straightforward controls: move left or right, jump to avoid hazards, and use your weapon to eliminate threats. Each floor presents a series of rooms and elevator shafts to traverse. The level structure progresses downward through the building, with increasing difficulty as you approach lower floors. Combat relies on timing and positioning rather than complex mechanics. The two-player mode allows simultaneous gameplay, adding competitive challenge. Your objective remains constant—reach the ground floor while gathering intelligence.
- Developer
- Micronics
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Elevator Action Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Elevator Action on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Elevator Action Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Elevator Action on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Elevator Action" NES longplay 1987
Elevator Action Cheat Codes
16 community-curated cheats for Elevator Action. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Player 1 has infinite lives
GXEUOUVK -
Player 1 starts with 1 life
AAULNLZA -
Player 1 starts with 6 lives
IAULNLZA -
Player 1 starts with 9 lives
AAULNLZE -
Player 2 starts with 6 lives
IEVUULZA -
Player 2 starts with 9 lives
AEVUULZE -
Can only shoot one bullet
GASTLPTA -
Slower man
PESIAYLA+NNUSZNSN -
Faster man
IESIAYLA+XNUSZNSN -
Faster bullets
ZAVTLOAE+VYVTYOEY -
Slower bullets
GAVTLOAA+KYVTYOEN -
Faster enemy
GEONGPZA+XNXNGOVN
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Slower enemy
PEONGPZA+NNXNGOVN -
Infinite Lives
0590:09 -
Bullet Invincibility
SXOIYNGK+SZNSNOGK+SZVISXGK+SXNSNXGK+SXSSVKGK+SZSSXSGK+SXOTZEGK -
Don't Fall down elevator shafts
AAKIUILA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elevator Action released?
Elevator Action was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed Elevator Action?
Elevator Action was developed by Micronics, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Elevator Action support?
Elevator Action supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Elevator Action?
Elevator Action is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Elevator Action for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Elevator Action runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Elevator Action in the browser?
No. Elevator Action streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Elevator Action?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Elevator Action work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Elevator Action this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Elevator Action. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
