There was a contest, where anyone who completed level 5 of Ooze had to take a photo of this screen, If they did, the first player to do it would earn $104,000. The problem was that the game originally locked up on level 2 or 3 making it imposible to win. The code is the same on every single revision of the ROM/cartridge
A TAS of the entirety of Action 52? I actually started doing that a while ago, but gave up on it because it was so dreadfully boring. Also, apparently I had the wrong version of the game, as mine crashed at the end of Level 2 of OOZE, but I just thought that was how it was. I might pick up the right version of the game at some point and do a new TAS, because I’m not even sure if I have the file for the old one (plus the other issues) Hell, I remember that Levels 3-5 (I think) were literally pink screens, but after realizing that the game was still running, I blindly played through them to get to level 6, which was an impossible level. If you ever decide to finish yours, I’d love to see it, but be prepared for endless levels of the same thing over and over again.
Nobody won the cash prize. At the time, emulators & save states weren’t a thing and it quickly became apparent that the game in it’s original form was unbeatable. Action 52 for the NES had two versions: cartridge Revision A & cartridge Revision B. Revision A was the original release and the version where Ooze wouldn’t play (along with two other titles). In Revision B this was corrected but by that time Active had already pulled the contest. Some ROMs floating around are Rev A and some are Rev B; you can tell by whether or not the game “Alfredo” runs; if it does you have Rev B.
Arielol The Rev B did see the contest win screen removed but there’s always been question as to whether it was because Active had no money. Remember, even after the NES version of A52 failed to “blow out” of stored Active still went on to pay Far Sight Technologies to develop and distribute A52 for the Sega as well as maintain a presence at CES up through 1994. Growing up in Central FL local video game stores in the late 90’s were loaded with Sega A52 carts as the publishers sold them off for pennies on the dollar to try and recoup anything they could. By 1994 it was clear that whatever money Vince Perri had raised in the early days was either gone or he pocketed the rest; finally realizing the title had no hope of selling. I, personally, think the contest was pulled moreso because A52 failed to get NES licensing and that de-legitimization combined with the early sales flops meant that there’d be no return on actually going through with the contest so Perri pulled it; even though Active still had money at the time. There’s evidence of early on changes to the game; there are very rare, select carts that exist without capacitors in them, evidence that Active had to change their strategy very early on and very quickly. These rare non-capacitor carts will not play on US NES consoles (unmodified) and as such mostly ended up lost overseas.
If instead of making 51 other games they had focused a little more on Ooze a decent little game could have come out with a splendid soundtrack and that would have been remembered above all for that as well as a little game without infamy and without praise
How do you beat levels in this game? It seems arbitrary, you’re just walking and jumping and it says “Level 3 complete” or something. There’s no goal to speak of.
this makes me think that James deliberately got the bad version just to spite the company. not complaining since this game is ass but still. Now all you have to do is email Active enterprises for your 1 million dollars and...oh wait, they no longer exist
Can't listen this music without hearing "shitpickle shitpickle shitpickle..."
They really managed the single most unsatisfying jump sound I’ve ever heard in video games for all of the Action 52 games that featured jumping 😂
It sounds like a broken spring lol
Sounds like Mettaton's speaking effect from Undertale.
I'm honestly shocked seeing this walk cycle completely uninterrupted.
The Ooze ran off, and then, the Ooze
“You *may* have just won”? Wtf does that mean? Did we win or not?!? 😂
I’m honestly stunned any of those bothered with an ending.
There was a contest, where anyone who completed level 5 of Ooze had to take a photo of this screen, If they did, the first player to do it would earn $104,000.
The problem was that the game originally locked up on level 2 or 3 making it imposible to win.
The code is the same on every single revision of the ROM/cartridge
@@casperthemarioforeverfan7341 I wonder what happened to the contest?
@@toainsully according to wikipedia (but unsourced) the contest was simply canceled, then they released a revision that fixed the bug.
@@zeeoh5466why did they not redo the contest?
@@bigsof7381 cutting their losses, i'd imagine
Now I shall steal the code and claim the prize as my own!
Mwahahaha… wait it’s 2023
"Oh My Gawd, It's-"
Shitpickle
Kane, the undertaker’s brother
4:01 I am surprised that they did not spell congratulations wrong...
I cannot fathom what reason one might have to dislike this video.
Because it has too 52 actions
If this is legit, this person deserves a freaking medal! The controls in this game are absolute crap!
It's a tool assisted speedrun.
@@seinfan9 still took some effort to TAS using these controls
The fact that it looks like a easy game with normal controls solely because it’s a TAS…
Congrats ! You can know claim your 104.000$ !
A TAS of the entirety of Action 52? I actually started doing that a while ago, but gave up on it because it was so dreadfully boring. Also, apparently I had the wrong version of the game, as mine crashed at the end of Level 2 of OOZE, but I just thought that was how it was. I might pick up the right version of the game at some point and do a new TAS, because I’m not even sure if I have the file for the old one (plus the other issues) Hell, I remember that Levels 3-5 (I think) were literally pink screens, but after realizing that the game was still running, I blindly played through them to get to level 6, which was an impossible level.
If you ever decide to finish yours, I’d love to see it, but be prepared for endless levels of the same thing over and over again.
Wow thats VERY interesting 😳
Underground Chamber Muzik no, the game freezes before you can get to that screen.
Nobody won the cash prize. At the time, emulators & save states weren’t a thing and it quickly became apparent that the game in it’s original form was unbeatable. Action 52 for the NES had two versions: cartridge Revision A & cartridge Revision B. Revision A was the original release and the version where Ooze wouldn’t play (along with two other titles). In Revision B this was corrected but by that time Active had already pulled the contest. Some ROMs floating around are Rev A and some are Rev B; you can tell by whether or not the game “Alfredo” runs; if it does you have Rev B.
@@Nx_Joey_D they removed the screen in rev B, almost as they had no money to give away, oops!
Arielol The Rev B did see the contest win screen removed but there’s always been question as to whether it was because Active had no money. Remember, even after the NES version of A52 failed to “blow out” of stored Active still went on to pay Far Sight Technologies to develop and distribute A52 for the Sega as well as maintain a presence at CES up through 1994. Growing up in Central FL local video game stores in the late 90’s were loaded with Sega A52 carts as the publishers sold them off for pennies on the dollar to try and recoup anything they could. By 1994 it was clear that whatever money Vince Perri had raised in the early days was either gone or he pocketed the rest; finally realizing the title had no hope of selling. I, personally, think the contest was pulled moreso because A52 failed to get NES licensing and that de-legitimization combined with the early sales flops meant that there’d be no return on actually going through with the contest so Perri pulled it; even though Active still had money at the time. There’s evidence of early on changes to the game; there are very rare, select carts that exist without capacitors in them, evidence that Active had to change their strategy very early on and very quickly. These rare non-capacitor carts will not play on US NES consoles (unmodified) and as such mostly ended up lost overseas.
The concept of having 52 games in ONE cartridge is a pretty decent idea, but it ended up with some flaws.
"some flaws"
If it's done poorly, you end up with Action 52. If it's done well, you end up with UFO 50.
I feel bad
Are you a masacise?
Do you mean masochist?
No, masacise
I'm a masseuse yeah
If That Guys A Masochist, Then Active Enterprises Are A Bunch Of Sadists.
I’m sad there’s only one level 3
Tell me when you get the prize money.
If instead of making 51 other games they had focused a little more on Ooze a decent little game could have come out with a splendid soundtrack and that would have been remembered above all for that as well as a little game without infamy and without praise
Cheetamen was the #1 game on Action 52, Ooze was #2
Man, If Only The Contest Was Still Going.
I remade this game in Game Builder Garage for some reason
Can i see it
Do you have a life bar? What happens if you get hit by one of the projectiles ?
only 1 hp if i remember correctly
How do you beat levels in this game? It seems arbitrary, you’re just walking and jumping and it says “Level 3 complete” or something. There’s no goal to speak of.
just keep going until it ends, really
Found you(?
yeah
GG
Well it left unused because its used
How you can TAS a goat shit?
Idk
The only thing good about this game is the music
I have the song on my phone and I listen to it along with my other music
The blue slime ball animation is pretty good too.
this makes me think that James deliberately got the bad version just to spite the company. not complaining since this game is ass but still. Now all you have to do is email Active enterprises for your 1 million dollars and...oh wait, they no longer exist
The fact this godawful pathetic excuse for a game even has a ending is surprising
Hate that fucking jumping sound