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Ocean Software released The Addams Family for the Game Boy in 1992, a time when licensed platformers were common but often inconsistent in quality. This game stands as a straightforward, if somewhat unpolished, attempt to bring the spooky family's antics to the handheld. It fits right in with other early platformers on the system, offering a familiar structure without much innovation.

You control Gomez Addams, navigating through screen by screen environments like the mansion grounds and a hedge maze. Your goal is to rescue each member of the family, who are scattered and trapped throughout the estate. The gameplay involves typical jumping and basic attacking, with some light puzzle solving to progress. The controls can feel stiff, and the difficulty is uneven, with occasional leaps of faith and awkward enemy placement. Still, there's a certain charm in moving through these compact, moody stages that makes it an interesting curiosity for fans of the source material.