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Elevator Action (Japan)

Game Boy
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Reviewed in
1991
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✪ Reviewed on August 10, 2024
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Elevator Action port on Game Boy, Taito arcade infiltration with multi-floor shooting. Faithful presentation and pure mechanics. A retro benchmark for fans.

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Category
Action 1 player 3+
Description
Game Boy take on the Elevator Action arcade by Taito. Published by Taito, released July 1991 in Japan. Side view, spy in a building, lifts and doors, varied enemies. Japan-only distribution.

Elevator Action review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,03 MB 📅19/07/1991
Published by Taito

Elevator Action (Game Boy) price, value & rarity

Sought-after
Q1 loose
 $20 Q6 complete
 $107 Q10 new
 $210 !
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Other versions
Elevator Action
USA
19/07/1991
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Elevator Action
Europe
19/07/1991
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Collector interest

Taito's port of the Elevator Action arcade game, this 1991 Japanese edition stands out for its original packaging (Japanese box and manual) and the English text built in, which keeps it playable beyond the home market. Scarcer in the wild than the Western releases, it draws collectors of Taito arcade conversions who want the first edition. The appeal is moderate but real, driven by regional primacy more than headline value.

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