Elevator Action Returns borrows the basic gameplay of the original Elevator Action Arcade / NES platform shooter. Choose from three different characters, each with their own strengths and weaknesses and progress through the game alone or simultaneously with a friend. Elevator Action Returns features rich music, and fine artistic detail in the spirit of the Metal Slug series. The controls, sound, and difficulty are all fully customizable, and a password is offered at the end of each stage to allow fluid progress through the game.