Elevator Action Returns

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The title screen displays 'ELEVATOR ACTION -RETURNS' in large cyan metallic letters at the top center. Below the title sits a detailed grayscale handgun illustration pointing to the right, with a blue highlight on the trigger area. Copyright text for HCMXCIV TAITO CORPORATION JAPAN and ALL RIGHTS RESERVED appears in small font in the lower left, with CREDIT 9 shown in the lower right corner. The background is solid black.

Elevator Action Returns

电梯行动2

4.8 (3.9K)
Arcade Action 842 plays

Elevator Action Returns is an action arcade game developed by Taito Corporation Japan in 1994. Players control a secret agent navigating multi-story buildings, using elevators as the primary means of vertical movement while avoiding enemies and collecting intelligence documents. The game features side-scrolling combat with shooting mechanics and environmental hazards. Players can move left and right, jump, and fire weapons. The level structure progresses through increasingly complex building layouts with multiple floors, requiring players to reach extraction points while managing ammunition and health. The arcade version delivers fast-paced action across varied mission stages.

Developer
Released
Platform
Arcade
Genre
Action
Rating
4.8 / 5 (3.9K)
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Elevator Action Returns Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Elevator Action Returns on our in-browser Arcade 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
Joystick Up Move up
Joystick Down Move down
Joystick Left Move left
Joystick Right Move right
X Button 1 Primary action (jump / confirm)
Z Button 2 Secondary action (attack / cancel)
S Button 3 Tertiary action
A Button 4 Quaternary action
Q Button 5 Fifth button
W Button 6 Sixth button
5 Insert Coin Insert coin
1 1P Start Start / Pause

Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Elevator Action Returns Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Elevator Action Returns on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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"Elevator Action Returns" Arcade longplay 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elevator Action Returns released?

Elevator Action Returns was released in 1994 for the Arcade.

Who developed Elevator Action Returns?

Elevator Action Returns was developed by Taito Corporation Japan, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

What type of game is Elevator Action Returns?

Elevator Action Returns is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Elevator Action Returns for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Elevator Action Returns runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Elevator Action Returns in the browser?

No. Elevator Action Returns streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Elevator Action Returns?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.

Does Elevator Action Returns work on mobile devices?

Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Elevator Action Returns this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Elevator Action Returns. 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.

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