Episode 194 - Action 52 (The History)

About this episode

This episode explores the history of the infamous game Action 52, considered by many to be the worst game of all time.

Surprise! It's time to turn our attention to one of the most infamous games ever made, and one considered by many to be the absolute worst game of all time, Action 52! In this special multi-part series, we're going to cover all aspects of Action 52, from the history behind the game, which is the focus of today's episode, all the way through to a deep dive into each and every game included in the collection. Is Action 52 really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

Topics covered

• Action 52
• video game history
• retro gaming
• game reviews
• infamous games

Keywords

• Action 52
• worst game
• retro gaming
• video game history
• game collection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Action 52

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