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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
The Addams Family
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Flying Edge |
| 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 4 |
The Addams Family is a platformer released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Flying Edge and published by Ocean. It blends platformer and action elements.
It is part of the The Addams Family series; on the Genesis you can also try Addams Family Values. The series also appears on other systems with The Addams Family (SNES) and Fester's Quest (NES). Flying Edge also made WWF Super WrestleMania, Steel Empire and Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone for the Genesis.
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 Genesis 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
57 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FFA5D5:0005 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Hearts (Hits) | FFA5D7:02 |
| Infinite/Max Money | FFA5CF:99 |
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 Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
The Addams Family FAQ
Who made The Addams Family?
It was developed by Flying Edge and published 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.