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Sega Game Gear · Platformer
The Addams Family
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Arc Developments |
| Publisher | Flying Edge |
| 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 3 |
Developed by Arc Developments and published by Flying Edge, The Addams Family arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a platformer.
Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Addams Family series. The series also appears on other systems with The Addams Family (SNES) and Fester's Quest (NES). Arc Developments also made Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Arch Rivals: The Arcade Game for the Game Gear.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Gear 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
22 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Immune To Everything | 006-46F-F7A |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives | 01B-AD9-F7E |
| Start With 8 Lives | 07B-AD9-F7E |
| Start With 10 Lives | 09B-AD9-F7E |
| Infinite Lives | 3A4-D1F-2A2 |
| Start With 1/4 Energy | 3AB-9F9-195 |
The Addams Family walkthroughs & guides
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The Addams Family FAQ
Who made The Addams Family?
It was developed by Arc Developments and published by Flying Edge.
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.