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SeriesAction 52

Action 52

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First release
Sep 1991
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Shooter, Arcade, Racing · Action

Action 52 is an unlicensed multicart video game compilation developed by Active Enterprises for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The NES version was released in 1992. The multicart consists of 52 games in a variety of genres, mostly scrolling shooters and platformers. The "featured" game is The Cheetahmen, which was part of Active's failed attempt to create a franchise similar to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The NES version of Action 52 sold poorly and became infamous among gamers for the poor quality and functionality of its games; it is often considered to be one of the worst video games of all time.

Also known as A52

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Release dates
Nintendo Entertainment System
Sep 1991
Age ratings
ESRB E
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
rail shooter, ninja, minigames, ants, death
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  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 17 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 17 Oct 2026