Game of the Day - Elevator Action Returns

I never really got into the original Elevator Action, but the 1994 sequel has all kinds of good stuff going for it.  In Elevator Action Returns you play one of three characters exploring buildings and other locales, collecting power-ups and items to complete your missions, and blowing away tons of bad guys.

The graphics are gritty, grainy and great.  They capture what they were trying to do in a very appealing way.  Also, the satisfying sound of gunshots and other ambient sounds are done very well leading to an overall immersive environment.  You go into red doors to collect items for your mission and blue doors to collect power-ups.  There are two buttons: fire and jump - but you have a third option... throwing grenades by pushing both buttons at once.  The levels are well laid out and they vary enough to keep it interesting.  They also put in fun little things like getting crushed by the elevators if you happen to be caught under one when it comes down (or using one to crush an enemy the same way).

A very nice sequel.