THE ADDAMS FAMILY
REDISCOVER RETRO GAMING - CLASSIC 8-BIT NINTENDO NES
NINTENDO NES
Game Title:The Addams Family
System:Nintendo NES
Players:1 Player
Genre:Platform
Developer(s):Ocean Software
Release Date(s):1992
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The Addams Family is a platform game based on the 1991 movie of the same name released by Ocean Software in 1992.
The game became so popular, that Ocean released several other versions of the game for other platforms, featuring different levels and gameplay. In all versions, players control Gomez Addams as he attempts to rescue other members of the Addams family. The game follows the Addams Family father and husband, Gomez Addams, as he attempts to save the members of his family who have been kidnapped. They have been stowed away in various locations in the mansion and each are protected by a different level boss. The manservant Lurch and the severed hand Thing are the only characters that have not been kidnapped. Thing will provide hints on game-play, whenever Gomez finds one of his red boxes marked with an 'A' for 'Addams'.
Gomez starts outside the front door of the mansion. Inside the house, he can then move from level to level in basically any order. You (The player), will soon discover that the mansion is full of secrets, hidden passageways and side levels and bosses (for the purpose of increasing Gomez's health). Gomez dispatches enemies by simply jumping on their heads (similar to the Super Mario games). He can also find objects to throw at them, such as golf balls and other items. The game has a password save system. Through progression of the game, you receive passwords, enabling you to start, where you left off. And the Verdict is...
This was a fab game in it's day, a great example of a classic 2D platform game. It's packed with gritty charm and carisma, hidden bonus levels and various items along the way. Great game! |