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"Elevator Action" is a classic platformer arcade game developed by Taito in 1983, and subsequently adapted for the Sega SG-1000 console. The game places the player in the role of Agent 17, code-named "Otto", a spy infiltrating a high-security building with the goal of collecting secret documents from red-colored doors while navigating downwards using elevators and escalators. The gameplay is set against a continuously scrolling backdrop of a multi-story building which Otto must traverse. Players must carefully time their moves to avoid or neutralize security guards, manage descending on elevators, and all the while avoiding being caught or shot. The action concludes once Otto collects all the documents and makes a dramatic escape in his waiting car.

The game was innovative for its genre, employing a mix of stealth tactics and platforming mechanics that emphasized timing and strategic movement over direct combat. The SG-1000 version of "Elevator Action" preserved the essential aspects of the arcade original, despite hardware limitations that necessitated scaled-down graphics and sound. It stood out for its addictive gameplay and became a favorite among Sega fans for its challenging levels and engaging spy theme. "Elevator Action" not only cemented its place as an arcade classic but also inspired sequels and further games that mimicked its style and gameplay mechanics, highlighting its enduring influence in the video game industry.

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