The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action

The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreAction
DeveloperOcean
PublisherOcean
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesThe Addams Family
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Ocean, The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as an action game.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

It is part of the The Addams Family series; on the SNES you can also try The Addams Family and Addams Family Values. The series also appears on other systems with Fester's Quest (NES) and Addams Family Values (Genesis). Ocean also made Worms, Mr. Nutz and Jurassic Park for the SNES.

The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt cheats & codes

50 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Start With 4 Lives00F00900
Start With 16 Lives00F00909
Start With 64 Lives00F00930
Start With 1 Heart00F00E00
Start With 2 Hearts00F00E01
Start With 5 Hearts (Can Only See The Last 3 On Screen, Don't Change Hearts On Options Screen)00F00E04

See all The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt cheats

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Playing SNES games today

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The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt FAQ

When did The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt come out on the SNES?

The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt?

It was developed by Ocean.

Is The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt multiplayer?

No. The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt is a single-player game.

How long does The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt take to play?

As an action game, The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt 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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