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Action 52
Action 52A notorious 52‑game NES cartridge infamous for its buggy shooters and The Cheetahmen.
Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Overview
Description

Action 52 is an unlicensed multicart for the Nintendo Entertainment System released in 1992 by Active Enterprises. The cartridge packs 52 separate titles ranging from shooters to platformers, with The Cheetahmen marketed as the flagship game. Despite its ambitious scope, the compilation is remembered for poor quality, frequent glitches, and its status as one of the worst video games ever made, making it a cult curiosity among retro collectors.

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Category
Action & Shooter
Battle Royale
Best for
Retro collectors and curiosity seekers
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1991-09-01
Specifications
developer
Active Enterprises
publisher
Active Enterprises
age rating
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
20/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Huge variety of titles in one cartridge
  • Includes the cult‑favorite Cheetahmen
  • Authentic NES hardware experience
  • Collectible rarity for retro enthusiasts
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
Cons
  • Many games are buggy or unplayable
  • Poor overall quality and design
  • Unlicensed cartridge may cause compatibility issues
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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Apex Legends Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

So much fun

Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Strong hero design. One gripe: steep aim skill ceiling. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Apex Legends

Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Great non-verbal comms. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Apex Legends

Picked up Apex Legends recently. Strong hero design. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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