Elevator Action Returns: Boy, does it ever!

I have fond memories of playing Elevator Action at Chuck E Cheese when I was about 5 or 6 years old. I didn't get very far. Hell, not even past the first level. Around 1994, I saw a nice screen shot of what was then called Elevator Action 2, available soon in the arcades. It's now called Elevator Action Returns and it looks so much different and better now. It went from partially whimsical, to downright gritty, and exciting. I would almost except the developers to cut back On the "Elevator Action", if you will. But lo and behold. Elevators all the way, baby!!

Your mission, should you choose to except it, like you have a choice in the matter...

..is to treat bombs hidden behind red doors. What did I tell you? Still the same formula, and I couldn't be More pleased with that. This time, though, you have 3 characters to select from. Kart Bradfield, Edie Burret, and Jad the Taff. Each character has their own strengths and weaknesses. For instance, Kart has the advantage on speed, whereas Jad moves more slow and steady. Edie seems like the more average character. Remember how all the buildings in the first game looked alike? Not here. You'll infiltrate such places like an Underground installation below a subway, a drilling rig just offshore, and even an Airport Terminal. Many of these stages have a realistic atmosphere, whether it's announcements made over the P.A at the Air Terminal, or graffiti on the walls saying "Crush the old order." See if you can find the hidden meaning Behind that.

Did you just shoot a rabid attack dog square in the face?