Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
The Addams Family
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| 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 2 |
The Addams Family is a platformer released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Ocean.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
It is part of the The Addams Family series; on the NES you can also try Fester's Quest and The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt. The series also appears on other systems with The Addams Family (SNES) and Addams Family Values (SNES). Ocean also made Lemmings, Jurassic Park and Hudson Hawk for the NES.
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 NES 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
79 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life (1st Game Only) | PEVGGALA |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives (1st Game Only) | TEVGGALA |
| Start With 9 Lives (1st Game Only) | PEVGGALE |
| Infinite Lives | GXSVAUVK |
| Infinite Life | GXKKZSVK |
| Infinite Things | GXEVLVVK |
The Addams Family 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.
The Addams Family FAQ
When did The Addams Family come out on the NES?
The Addams Family was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System 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.
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