Play Addams Family on nes Online

Ocean Software released The Addams Family for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, a time when licensed platformers were common but often hit or miss. It was based on the animated series and the 1991 film, and it stood out with its distinct, spooky atmosphere and detailed environments for an NES title.

You control Gomez Addams, navigating a large, interconnected mansion to rescue each family member from their own themed area. The game is structured screen by screen, with exploration, tricky jumps, and avoiding hazards like falling chandeliers or bouncing fireballs. You collect money scattered around the mansion, which can be used to buy extra lives or continues. The platforming feels a bit floaty, and some rooms use disorienting door loops that require specific keys dropped by Thing the hand. Despite some frustrating moments, moving through the mansion and interacting with its strange, living parts gives the game a memorable, odd charm.