All you need is just remove the text document named "options" from .minecraft and then start the game and play the 1.5.2 version. sometimes when old versions crash for me, I just open 1.0 and then open the version I want to and it helps for some reason.
Vast world-building video game. Minecraft Beta is a version of the popular sandbox game created by Mojang. It lets you test new features, as well as discover and report bugs to get addressed in future updates. Place your blocks strategically and embark on endless adventures. It's an ever-expanding experience that has stood the test of time.