Play Addams Family, The (Beta) Online

I picked up the beta version of The Addams Family for the Sega Genesis, which was never officially released. It was developed by Ocean Software, known for several licensed platformers of the era. This game fits right in with the early 90s trend of turning popular properties into side scrolling adventures, though it never made it to store shelves.

You control Gomez Addams, navigating the mansion room by room to rescue family members captured by the evil Tully Alford. The gameplay involves careful jumping across moving platforms, avoiding hazards like swinging chandeliers and fire breathing statues, and collecting items such as hearts and extra lives. The controls feel a bit stiff, especially during precision jumps, and the level design can be unforgiving. Despite the challenge, there's a quirky charm to exploring the mansion's eerie, interactive environments. Moving through each screen captures the strange appeal of the Addams household.