The later levels get a bit too hectic, but Elevator Action Returns is a fun and brutally violent arcade action game. Players take elevators sideways, slantways, longways, and backways through a variety of levels, from airports to colossal skyscrapers. The objectives are straightforward, but the difficulty comes from the sheer volume of enemies and traps that stand in your way. Challenge aside, I found great satisfaction in mowing down the mobs of terrorists, which results in buckets of blood and some nice pixelated explosion effects.

Maybe someday, I'll be able to beat this without infinite credits. But, for now, I'm happy just to participate in the chaotic bloodshed.