Game Boy · Platformer
The Addams Family
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Ocean |
| Publisher | Ocean |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | The Addams Family |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
The Addams Family is a platformer released in 1992 for the Game Boy, developed by Ocean.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III.
It is part of the The Addams Family series; on the Game Boy you can also try The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt. The series also appears on other systems with The Addams Family (SNES) and Fester's Quest (NES). Ocean also made Jurassic Park, Mr. Do! and The Flintstones for the Game Boy.
The Addams Family is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Addams Family is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
The Addams Family cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 1CF-35E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo | 008-688 |
| Infinite Lives | 00D-D0A |
The Addams Family walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Addams Family.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
The Addams Family FAQ
When did The Addams Family come out on the Game Boy?
The Addams Family was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made The Addams Family?
It was developed by Ocean.
Is The Addams Family multiplayer?
No. The Addams Family is a single-player game.
How long does The Addams Family take to play?
As a platformer, The Addams Family typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Addams Family on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.