Action 52

Players select from a menu of mini-games, each with its own simple objective and usually very short stages. Controls vary by title, but most use the D-pad for movement and A/B for jumping, shooting, or other basic actions. Progress is made by clearing the current game and returning to the main selection screen, though many entries suffer from logic errors or technical faults.

The Cheetahmen

The trio featured in the final game of the compilation and the main focus of the game's marketing.

Start with the titles that feel most responsive, usually straightforward shooters or basic platformers. If a game freezes, loops endlessly, or becomes unresponsive, it is generally a built-in technical issue rather than a skill problem. Because each entry has different rules, spend a moment learning the scoring, enemy behavior, and win condition before taking risks.

Tips and tricks

• Treat it as a collection of individual experiments rather than a polished full game.
• Some titles may be impossible to finish because of original programming bugs.
• The Cheetahmen is the most substantial and recognizable part of the cart.