The History of Elevator Action 2023 - arcade console documentary

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  • @cdldriver2348
    @cdldriver2348 2 роки тому +105

    Imagine completing 12 grades of school, 4 years of college, spy school & then your life ending by someone shooting a light out & it bonking on your head.

  • @georgesodre
    @georgesodre 2 роки тому +11

    The original Elevator Action and Rally-X were two of my favorites back in the day. I feel they share the same kind of pixel action charm that is very characteristic of that decade. Thanks for keeping these classic alive in the 21st century, Pat!

  • @bvbxiong5791
    @bvbxiong5791 2 роки тому +14

    the music is so iconic. Elevator Action and Centipede music instantly bring me back to my kid days in the arcade.

  • @nal101
    @nal101 2 роки тому +14

    Elevator Action Returns is fantastic. Had no idea it was rereleased a couple months ago.

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely, and for only 15 bucks on steam it's a great deal

    • @beingsupersonic7499
      @beingsupersonic7499 2 роки тому

      @@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries Hi. Is there any input lag in the new release of Returns? City Connection have become pretty infamous for this. Especially the S-Tribute Cotton pack.

  • @RyanRead
    @RyanRead 2 роки тому +23

    The hours I put in Elevator action at Aladdin’s Arcade and a game I just had to have on my old NES. Great episode.

    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 2 роки тому +1

      The NES port was a solid one, to be honest.

    • @zacharypisut764
      @zacharypisut764 2 роки тому

      They had Aladdin’s Castles in some Chicago suburbs including my hometown of Joliet 😄

  • @BayleyBengal
    @BayleyBengal 2 роки тому +27

    Elevator Action returns indeed! The ports and sequels section is so detailed in this! Incredible!

  • @BURRITO44
    @BURRITO44 5 місяців тому +2

    Another superb production. !!! Love your channel !!! Your descriptions of games sre extremely thorough !! Plus you make some funny comments!

  • @storiedworlds6261
    @storiedworlds6261 2 роки тому +10

    Cool to see this. Elevator Action was such a memorable game from my childhood. I never got very far though. 😅
    It might have even been featured on the game show “Starcade”-(that would be a great topic for a video btw).

  • @spineknife2386
    @spineknife2386 2 роки тому +18

    You have done so many games I can no longer remember which ones you've done anymore! You're a machine

  • @Unquestionable
    @Unquestionable 2 роки тому +11

    I absolutely adored Elevator Action as a kid. Don't think I played the arcade version more than a handful of times but loved the NES port to death. For years wanted to check out Elevator Action Returns but never had the chance until I saw it randomly added to the eShop it's all I've imagined and more.

  • @Trancelistic
    @Trancelistic 2 роки тому +13

    Ah, memories. I played it tons in the 80's. (Arcade) Fun game, catchy tunes and not an unfair game that eats coins. (Looks at Ghost and Goblins for exsample)

  • @ErwalDeeas
    @ErwalDeeas 2 роки тому +4

    BAM! Patman with another homerun!!!!

  • @realmchat6665
    @realmchat6665 2 роки тому +12

    Your retro game history videos are awesome, ty and please keep doing them.

  • @TampaTec
    @TampaTec Рік тому +1

    Thanks for remaking this video, it's one of my favorite classic games along with Dragon's lair, TMNT, Time Pilot. I enjoyed the information and light hearted humor.

  • @ashdoginc
    @ashdoginc 2 роки тому +3

    "If it ain't tight, it ain't right" lol - I'll have to borrow that one.

  • @61pwcc
    @61pwcc 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! ANOTHER vintage game l didn't know about!

  • @thefourhorsemen91
    @thefourhorsemen91 2 роки тому +5

    I loved this game and loved this documentary!! You have outdone yourself!!!

  • @SecondOpinionGames1
    @SecondOpinionGames1 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video my friend 😃

  • @orinoco500
    @orinoco500 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, I can't believe is has been 5 years since you started this channel, congratulations.

  • @reagandow850
    @reagandow850 2 роки тому +9

    I’m so glad you re-recorded this episode as this is also one of my favorite games from when I was a kid and still is. The added newer info is incredible as well. I had no idea there were so many newer games as well as the handheld differences. I have some “new” games to acquire now. Thanks Pat!

  • @miltonbates6425
    @miltonbates6425 2 роки тому +4

    I was just playing this game yesterday on my MiSTer. Nothing quite like shooting the lights out, dropping a couple baddies, and making a run for it. Such a fun little game.

  • @PANTYEATR1
    @PANTYEATR1 2 роки тому +3

    Taito... The makers of the best Superman game ever to date! I like Elevator Action. A lot of gameplay fun. Good video Pat💪

  • @High-Tech-Geek
    @High-Tech-Geek 2 роки тому +2

    One of my favorite coin op arcade games. Thanks!

  • @michaelt.lancaster9776
    @michaelt.lancaster9776 2 роки тому +2

    I haven't seen this in the wild anymore. Not even at any of the Barcades here in NYC, but I have it on my PS4.

  • @kbramlett6877
    @kbramlett6877 2 роки тому +1

    Another great historical video. Patman, I say this out of love, you have one twisted sense of humor. @ 31:30 "If it's not tight, it's not right."

  • @spineknife2386
    @spineknife2386 2 роки тому +2

    Heck yes!! Good pick sir

  • @lic2kil007
    @lic2kil007 2 роки тому +3

    One of my top 5 fav's from the 80's.

  • @jessen600
    @jessen600 2 роки тому +3

    1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Just kidding. Great video. Thanks for the pro tip on Elevator Action on Steam. I didn't know it was on there. I will give it a look.

  • @saltytexasranger6301
    @saltytexasranger6301 2 роки тому +2

    Elevator Action is easily my favorite arcade game next to Mr. Do! Back in '84 we stayed at a motel on Flaglar Beach, Florida and there was an Elevator Action cabinet in our stairwell. I was hooked. My record on MAME (no cheats) is level 11. I also had the Game Boy version in 1998, I had no idea it was created in 1991...

  • @retro_reflections
    @retro_reflections 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid, PQC! The ChampGames 2600 port looks nothing short of incredible - might have to bite!

  • @tomatodrip009
    @tomatodrip009 Рік тому +1

    The black and white gameboy version is so underrated!!

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons 2 роки тому +1

    Great renewed Elevator Action History of video, Patman! Thanks. I didn't know about some of those alternate versions, but I'm a fan of the arcade, NES and the sequel EAR arcade game with more modern sprite graphics and new buildings and enemies. Unlimited credits were a big plus. Thanks!

  • @fahriakalin5936
    @fahriakalin5936 2 роки тому +5

    the gameboy advance elevator action is so good it’s crazy to me that they only released in in japan

  • @jovalleau
    @jovalleau 2 роки тому +3

    You started doing this FIVE years ago? Man, how time flies.

  • @NYKgjl10
    @NYKgjl10 2 роки тому

    Love playing this game at my local arcade back in Connecticut in the late 80's. Fun and addicting. Rock on Patman!!

  • @mohr365
    @mohr365 2 роки тому +2

    YES! One of my favorite games of all time!!!

  • @laoAnGame
    @laoAnGame Рік тому +1

    I love the elevator action very much!

  • @midnightkitty8172
    @midnightkitty8172 2 роки тому +1

    Patman, I love your videos and every thing about them.
    You need more recognition for your hard work than you are receiving.
    😸

  • @EngineHeadCW
    @EngineHeadCW 2 роки тому

    For the life of me, I don't know why you don't have more subscribers. Your humorous take on each game series you review is the most comprehensive of ANY channel I've seen. I love it!

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  2 роки тому +1

      That's nice of you to say. I've heard a lot of similar comments So it seems like people do enjoy my content. With that being said my channel just hasn't really taken off. I'm glad you enjoyed my silly sense of humor though. Thanks

  • @vjludovico
    @vjludovico 2 роки тому +2

    I forgot all about 'Cloak and Dagger' until you showed the clip. LOVED that movie as a kid, but damn was it scary and sad.

  • @SuperVoodude
    @SuperVoodude 2 роки тому +1

    I remember stumbling upon the game in Disney Quest during my high school senior trip. It being the most memorable part of the trip either speaks to how fun the game is or how weird my priorities are lol.

    • @jamesnoble3502
      @jamesnoble3502 2 роки тому

      Was that the name of the huge arcade in the '80s on the first floor of the Contemporary Hotel? I've been trying to research it but couldn't remember what it was called

    • @SuperVoodude
      @SuperVoodude 2 роки тому +1

      @@jamesnoble3502 Unfortunately not. It was its own building and had two locations in Downtown Disney and Chicago. But good luck with your research!

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  2 роки тому

      Never Did go there but it always looked interesting

  • @johnnygrind77
    @johnnygrind77 2 роки тому +5

    I wonder if Die Hard's elevator scenes were inspired by this game at all...

  • @Zvasra
    @Zvasra 2 роки тому +2

    Just picked up a arcade despite never having played this. Sounds awesome!

    • @1984Brandon
      @1984Brandon 2 роки тому

      I haven't played it either, I feel pity on the poor custodian that has to vacuum up the helicopter parts and crushed bodies in the hallway.

    • @Zvasra
      @Zvasra 2 роки тому

      @@1984Brandon these things happen, what can I say? It was clearly written in the custodian's contract!

  • @TomTokyoYugi
    @TomTokyoYugi 2 роки тому +3

    Hello PatmanQC I see you decided to revisit and remake the Documentary History of Elevator Action key provision and keep doing more revisit the History Documentary Video Games Style PatmanQC 👍👍👏

    • @TomTokyoYugi
      @TomTokyoYugi 2 роки тому +2

      18:22 Elevator Action Returns on Nintendo Switch and XBOX ONE or XBOX SERIES X which I prefer Nintendo Switch and XBOX SERIES X way better then PS4 and XBOX ONE in my opinion however you could still use the XBOX ONE controller for your XBOX SERIES X System which I heard and I didn't notice that PatmanQC it's so Awesome especially Nintendo Switch

  • @MrPoestyle
    @MrPoestyle 2 роки тому +2

    Great video as always !!!! Love your hilarious commentary 🤣 😂 .

  • @emmanuelmarty5848
    @emmanuelmarty5848 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the longer, better video! This made my day.

  • @kyleolson8977
    @kyleolson8977 2 роки тому +2

    Elevator Action is the transitional game between the single screen action game (and Crazy Climber) and the arcade Walk and Gun shooter. These are scrolling games (primarily in the arcade) where the character walks slowly and shoots and maybe gets punchy/kicky. Games like Green Beret, Rolling Thunder, Shinobi, Robocop, or Spartan X. Many of these games allow the character to move quickly vertically in a prescribed fashion (like Rolling Thunder), but these games usually don't have complicated horizontal platforming.
    I don't know if there's another game before Elevator Action that's a side scroller were you walk, shoot, and duck. The only obvious "Run and Gun" that predates it I can find is the top down "Front Line".

  • @Chirp296
    @Chirp296 Рік тому

    Don't know why this channel popped up in my feeds, but I'm glad it did and that I subscribed. I can't wait to sit and marathon watch some of these videos next weekend.

  • @democrazy69
    @democrazy69 2 роки тому

    You really elevated the quality from the last video on this game. 💥💥💥💥

  • @thedrunkmonkshow
    @thedrunkmonkshow 2 роки тому +2

    Wow I've been playing Elevator Action for over 30 years now (first tried the NES version in the late 90s) and I did NOT know you could jump kick into them lol. I'm going to have to replay every version again now to see how far I can get knowing this.

  • @SiccDeville
    @SiccDeville 2 роки тому +1

    nice Cloak and Dagger clip in the intro. that took me back to the 80's as a kid.

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 2 роки тому

    Awesome pacmanqc great review thank you

  • @alexzapf6422
    @alexzapf6422 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite games. Used to play it at a place called herbs arcade I have it now on my arcade Absolutely love your content.

  • @xethnyrrow
    @xethnyrrow 2 роки тому

    A worthy video remake Pat! Loved playing this to death on the NES as well.

  • @seriousstuff8887
    @seriousstuff8887 2 роки тому +2

    There was something about arcades that online vs can't create .. I built a 2player arcade stick recently and its the center of attention in my house. With friends and family having a blast playing sf2 vs . It was magic times for sure !

  • @TheAnkMan
    @TheAnkMan 2 роки тому

    That is my favorite arcade game. Funny, I never saw it back in its day. But once I got the MAME emulator and gobbled up games from a web page (also to make my own MAME web page later using the roms and making screenshots) in around 1998 I came across Elevator Action. Very addictive.
    Thanks for reviewing it!

  • @nicetryjason
    @nicetryjason 2 роки тому +2

    I very much enjoy your work! Keep it up!

  • @kalannar73
    @kalannar73 2 роки тому

    Another great game @patmanqc-historyofarcadega6601. Elevator Action was one of my favorite games to play. I think that we may have run into each other at some point in time. Your other references in other games and this one sounds like we have bowled against each other at Highland Park. I bowled there from 1983-1991 on Saturday mornings

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  Рік тому

      Hello fellow quad citizen :-) it would have to have been in the afternoon for bowling because I could miss my cartoons in the morning. Otherwise, yes I'm sure I would have run into you during that timeframe LOL. It really is a small world

  • @C0RP53ofENTROPY
    @C0RP53ofENTROPY 2 роки тому

    I love this game! What an AMAZING video. Thanks Patman

  • @ni4ni775
    @ni4ni775 2 роки тому +2

    Always one of my favorites

  • @EditorJohn_TIRL
    @EditorJohn_TIRL 2 роки тому +1

    My boy Patman never disappoints!!

  • @randy7894
    @randy7894 2 роки тому +1

    A joy to watch patman. As always.

  • @fredhill5379
    @fredhill5379 2 роки тому

    Elevator action is my favorite arcade game. I remember first playing it at a sandwich shop, and then renting for the NES. Great video Patman.

  • @mrkengage
    @mrkengage Рік тому

    One of my favorites!! Thanks for the cool upload!!

  • @persona83
    @persona83 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful documentary on a true classic videogame. Great job as always.

  • @Krullmatic
    @Krullmatic 2 роки тому +1

    I was just getting ready to type, and ask you didn't you already cover this game, when you talked about it in this video lol. I just want to tell you that you're Queeftastic, and God Bless!

  • @bransonbenson9520
    @bransonbenson9520 2 роки тому +1

    Patman my main man! You never disappoint and I hope your new year is going great!!

  • @socialistprofessor3206
    @socialistprofessor3206 2 роки тому

    Awesome vid, as usual! Another good game to consider for later that this made me think of is Sly Spy.

  • @arriagatwo777
    @arriagatwo777 Рік тому

    Great memories! I was born in 1977 and I played this to death at the arcade in my country, Chile. Greetings, Pat

  • @vidarlystadjohansen9829
    @vidarlystadjohansen9829 2 роки тому +1

    Wow discovered a lot of new ports I didn't know about. great video

  • @artoabraham1501
    @artoabraham1501 4 місяці тому

    One of my favorite games. It’s the first game I got good at because I would play it at the grocery store near my house. Fun times

  • @kennethd4958
    @kennethd4958 2 роки тому

    Love these documentary videos!

  • @senzomcmanus
    @senzomcmanus 2 роки тому +1

    Subscribed and binge watching!!

  • @meditable
    @meditable 2 роки тому +2

    As always, excellent video, i didn´t know about the GBA version of this game.

  • @captaincorleone7088
    @captaincorleone7088 Рік тому

    Brilliant historical overview! I've got the Jpn Famicom cart (NES in the West) and it's tremendous fun to play.

  • @charliewilson85
    @charliewilson85 2 роки тому

    I loved this game as a kid because my tokens lasted much longer. The pacing and music creates relaxing gameplay, not frenetic like most arcade action titles out at the time. Great video!

  • @EugenioAngueira
    @EugenioAngueira 2 роки тому

    Excellent video! This is a game I have not played much. I'm looking forward to the Champ Games version for the 2600.

  • @FaTBoYs_GaMInG_N_NoNsEnSe
    @FaTBoYs_GaMInG_N_NoNsEnSe 4 місяці тому

    Let's Go Awesome Video been Praying for you Brother 🙏

  • @atrain818
    @atrain818 2 роки тому +1

    Good times patman. I just played this a few weeks ago at the ghost. He has it directly next to jungle king in the taito row. This game is simple but a lotta fun. I'm in the process of building a hyperspin mame cabinet. This will definitely be on my favorites list.

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  2 роки тому +1

      Very cool. Good luck

    • @atrain818
      @atrain818 2 роки тому

      @@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries thx pat. If you ever decide to do one of these documentaries on capcom gun.smoke. let me know. I think I know more bout that game than the guy who produced it. I can give you a lotta info and some of the bizarre differences and tricks in the game

    • @atrain818
      @atrain818 2 роки тому

      @@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries love these vids

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  2 роки тому

      @@atrain818 The game has popped up on my list to do but digging up info on it has been rather difficult perhaps I'll try it at a later date

    • @atrain818
      @atrain818 2 роки тому

      @@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries kool. Hit me up when u are getting ready to start it. I can give you what info I know on the game. It has some wierd quirks nuggets and a kool easter egg

  • @dannybursace9151
    @dannybursace9151 2 роки тому

    Great vid as always!

  • @Grouncontrol
    @Grouncontrol 2 роки тому

    A pizza place down on Main Street near where I grew up had a couple of arcade games. At one point the games they had there were Spy Hunter and Elevator Action! 2 great tastes that went great together!

  • @Peter_Morris
    @Peter_Morris Рік тому

    I’ve loved this game since I was a kid in the 80s. I have the arcade version on my Switch and play it all the time. I didn’t realize the sequel had been released on Switch! I’m so excited to play that with my kids.

  • @TyG2k9
    @TyG2k9 2 роки тому +1

    I was waiting for you to mention Evil Otto from Berzerk when you were mentioning the other famous Ottos LOL. Great video. Sadly, I never noticed Elevator Action until maybe 1985 because I was going into my 5th year of Pac-Man fever😂😂

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  2 роки тому +2

      That one snuck right by me. Completely forgot about berzerk. Thanks

    • @TyG2k9
      @TyG2k9 2 роки тому

      @@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries No problem. I hope one day maybe you'd do a video on the history of Shaolin's Road aka Kicker.

  • @tt-ez6eq
    @tt-ez6eq 2 роки тому +2

    Another game I'm still trying to finish since the arcade days.

    • @jamesnoble3502
      @jamesnoble3502 2 роки тому

      There is no end, it just keeps looping

  • @chbisio
    @chbisio 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks!

  • @EpicLebaneseNerd
    @EpicLebaneseNerd 2 роки тому

    i honestly jumped with joy despite my age when finally ELEVATOR ECTION RETURNS came to moden consoles, a really amazing arcade game .

  • @compupsych3897
    @compupsych3897 2 роки тому

    Well done!

  • @SgtBilby
    @SgtBilby 2 роки тому +3

    Do a documentary on Side Pocket pls

  • @frankiebeans8055
    @frankiebeans8055 2 роки тому +3

    Man that brings back memories, cloak and dagger movie. Lol

    • @MLJ7956
      @MLJ7956 2 роки тому +3

      If you pick up 'Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration' compilation (for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S & Microsoft Windows), it has the arcade version of 'Cloak & Dagger' (same one featured in the movie) that you can play 😎🎮

    • @frankiebeans8055
      @frankiebeans8055 2 роки тому

      @@MLJ7956 that’s awesome I’ll check it out.

  • @Bloodreign1
    @Bloodreign1 2 роки тому

    I played the arcade version at a teen pool hall, probaly in 85 or 86, and loved it. Got the NES version, the Saturn EA Returns, the original game long unlocked, and US and Japanese Taito compilations with both arcade vames on them. Even got the Game Boy title, which isn't so much a port as it is a new game.

  • @juststatedtheobvious9633
    @juststatedtheobvious9633 2 роки тому

    Those mechanical elevator doors are more of a cheesy gimmick than a game changer in the real world, but it's a really memorable one. There's an arcade here in Michigan that had a unit, along with other obscure entries like the House of the Dead zombie love story.
    Anyways, kudos on going the extra mile. I started this up, skeptical you'd mention it, and instead got completely schooled on all the versions (Playstation store, LCD, Champ) and a sequel (2020) I didn't even know existed. (I also didn't know the Saturn tribute added new features.)
    I wish it were possible to give your hard work on this video more than a thumb's up.

  • @RoundSparrow
    @RoundSparrow 2 роки тому

    Surprised you didn't mention "Evil Otto" fro 1980 Berzerk game! Thank you for the video.

  • @tmapes1989
    @tmapes1989 2 роки тому +1

    Love your vids Pat!!! You are an inspiration!!! Keep up the great work!!! Wish I could donate, but I am on a fixed budget!!!

  • @Faust74
    @Faust74 2 роки тому +1

    I remember first playing Elevator Action on a arcade inside a Grocery Store.

  • @chrislaustin
    @chrislaustin 2 роки тому +2

    It's way cool that Elevator Action Returns has recently been released to the masses, as it's one of the best sequels out there, and especially so after such a long break between games. I actually owned it for the Saturn back in the day, and while I never saw it in arcades, and I don't believe many ever even knew about it until now. It's really a great game that stays true to the original, but is also very much a new game all around.

    • @Bloodreign1
      @Bloodreign1 2 роки тому

      The arcade version was on Taito Legends 2, so it really wasn't long between re-releases.

  • @jamesofficial6829
    @jamesofficial6829 7 місяців тому

    I love this game, I have the NES version and it is one of my favorite NES games of all time. I didn't know this was originally an arcade title but it makes sense.

  • @thewingedavenger1007
    @thewingedavenger1007 2 роки тому

    This is easily the best video on Elevator Action! This game was really something new and exciting when it came out! I played it a ton in my local arcade.
    It's great that the NES got a version that's almost arcade-perfect. It was made by Micronics, who also did a good job in porting Ghosts n Goblins and Twin Cobra to the NES. Most retro youtubers think it's trendy to hate on Micronics, but luckily you know what you're talking about and don't join the crowd! Considering the cartridge size limitations they had to work with, I say they also did a good job in porting 1942 and Tiger Heli. A lot of people hate the "music" in 1942 and it really does suck, but Micronics simply replicated the arcade music for their NES port, so the criticism should be levelled at Capcom, not at Micronics who managed to fit such an advanced game onto a meager 41k cartridge. For Ikari Warriors, Micronics were given the same cartridge size as Commando, which was a substantially more simple game and whose NES port (made by Capcom) was full of flicker anyway.
    Thanks for the great content, and we're all looking forward to more!

  • @jessen600
    @jessen600 2 роки тому +1

    For those who are having controller trouble with the Steam version of Elevator Action Returns Right click at Elevator Action -Returns- in Steam Library -> Manage -> Controller layout -> Change Template layout to Gamepad. You might need to make sure your controller is turned on. For some odd reason my controller was defaulting to a weird Keyboard + Mouse emulation and I had to look up the solution in the Steam Forums. Make sure it is set to Gamepad. I use an Xbox 360 wireless gamepad.

  • @matthewburry4905
    @matthewburry4905 2 роки тому +3

    “I haven’t been this disappointed since I found out RuPaul was a man”. Bahaha that nearly broke me. Classic Patman whit! 😂

  • @JasonMarshMusic
    @JasonMarshMusic 2 роки тому

    A few years ago, buddy of mine and I went to a vintage arcade in Tokyo and spent a lot of yen finishing Elevator Action 2 (Electric Boogaloo). Thanks for the vid.