Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Shooter
Fester's Quest
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Shooter |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Addams Family |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Fester's Quest is an action-adventure game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Sunsoft. It blends action-adventure and shooter elements.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Addams Family series; on the NES you can also try The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt and The Addams Family. The series also appears on other systems with The Addams Family (SNES) and Addams Family Values (SNES). Sunsoft also made Blaster Master, Gimmick! and Batman: The Video Game for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Fester's Quest is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Fester's Quest cheats & codes
99 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Walk Through Some Walls | PEGLEG |
|---|---|
| Virtual Intangibility | PEGKEG |
| Invincibility | AYIPOG |
| You Have No Gun | SOSKKK |
| Messed Up Graphics | LUUKKK |
| Makes The Game A Little Easier | OSSKKK |
Fester's Quest walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Fester's Quest FAQ
When did Fester's Quest come out on the NES?
Fester's Quest was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Fester's Quest?
It was developed by Sunsoft.
Is Fester's Quest multiplayer?
No. Fester's Quest is a single-player game.
How long does Fester's Quest take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Fester's Quest typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Fester's Quest 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.