Elevator Action -Returns- S-Tribute

Release Date
30th Nov 2022
No. of Players
2
Genre
Action, Arcade
Publisher
City Connection
Content Rating
PEGI/12
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About

Elevator Action Returns was originally released as a 2D side-scrolling shooter game by Taito in 1995. This game is a reproduction of the home console version released by Bing in 1997.

Select one of three special forces members—Kart Bradfield, Edie Burret, or Jad the Taff—then start the game. Grab data from all the red doors, then escape the stage.

When every stage has been cleared, players will also be able to play the first game in the series, Elevator Action (single player only).

◆Tips

Press the shoot button near an enemy to start close combat with bare hands instead of shooting. Make continuous attacks by pressing the shoot button twice when playing as Kart, or by pressing the shoot button then immediately pressing the jump button when playing as Edie or Jad. The score is doubled when an enemy is defeated with unarmed attacks.

There are many targets to shoot on each stage. Some items are hidden, and some roll and damage enemies. Points can also be scored by breaking items in stages, so break many items. Destroying fluorescent lights or switchboards will put out the lights on a floor for a period of time, during which points scored are doubled.

Elevators can be used for movement, as well as attacks. Throw a sub-weapon in an elevator, then move it to make a remote attack on an enemy, or use the elevator to crush enemies. Be careful, as it's also possible to harm the player character.

◆Convenient features and option settings only available in S-Tribute

・Rewind

Rewind gameplay a by certain amount of time and resume.

・Slow Mode

Slow game pace down with a single button press.

・Quick Save/Load

Save game state at any point.

・Unlimited Credits

The limit on the number of continues can be disabled, allowing for infinite continues.

・Stage Select

The game can be started from any stage.

・Increased Healing

Increase the amount of damage healed by obtaining healing items.

・Lives

Player character lives can be increased up to 9 lives.

・Sub-Weapon Buttons

Sub-weapons are normally used by pressing the shoot button and jump button at the same time, but this can be set to any other single button.

・Changing the amount of damage

You can change the amount of damage you'll get when the enemy hits you.

・Keeping the same weapon

You can keep your machine gun or rocket launcher if it still holds bullets on to the next level.

・Scan Lines

Mimics the nostalgic CRT monitor display.

◆S-TRIBUTE

Reprints of classics produced and developed by City Connection with the Zebra Engine during the Saturn era.

Play a variety of titles with improved controls and new features.

User Reviews 1

JJtheTexan said:

Elevator Action Returns: S-Tribute is a great port of a port, so to speak. It looks and feels like a near-perfect emulation of what was already a nearly-perfect arcade port. If you're a fan of the classic arcade game but never tried this Japan-only console sequel, you're in for a treat!

For the unfamiliar, the original Elevator Action is an early 1980s Taito arcade game that involves controlling a spy, armed with a handgun, as he navigates his way down from the top floor of a skyscraper, stealing classified documents and killing enemy spies along the way. It's simple, addictive, and challenging. Elevator Action Returns brings a late 1990s 32-bit facelift, greater variety, and multiple playable characters to the formula. It looks and sounds great, and packs a lot of fun into every playthrough.

This port envelops the Saturn ROM with several quality-of-life features, such as save states and infinite continues, ensuring players of all skill levels can find enjoyment.

There are two very minor shortcomings. As a Japan-only release, the game itself includes inessential story text written in Japanese, though menus and most other on-screen text are in English. In addition, the game is very short; you can finish the entire campaign in around 20 minutes if you're skilled enough. Good luck doing that on the highest difficulty!

Recommended to arcade action fans.

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