Action 52 NES box art

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Action 52

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
DeveloperActive Enterprises
PublisherActive Enterprises
Players1–2 players
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Action 52 is a retro game developed by Active Enterprises.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.

Active Enterprises also made Cheetahmen II for the NES.

Action 52 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

    What playing Action 52 is like

    Action 52 gameplay screenshot on NES
    In-game screenshot (NES)

    Action 52 walkthroughs & guides

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    Playing NES games today

    NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

    Action 52 FAQ

    When did Action 52 come out on the NES?

    Action 52 was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

    Who made Action 52?

    It was developed by Active Enterprises.

    Is Action 52 multiplayer?

    Yes. Action 52 supports up to 2 players.

    Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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