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Ocean Software released The Addams Family for the Game Boy in 1992, a time when handheld games often adapted console titles with mixed results. This one stands out for its faithfulness to the source material, even on the small screen. It captures the eerie yet playful vibe of the Addams mansion without trying to be more than a solid platformer of its era.

You control Gomez Addams, navigating the mansion room by room to recover your stolen treasure. The game involves careful jumping over hazards like floating hands and swamp pits, while also searching for keys to unlock doors. Each screen presents a self contained challenge, and the controls feel a bit stiff but manageable. It can be tough in spots, especially with some precise platforming required, but the atmosphere keeps you pushing forward. Playing it feels like a quirky, slightly janky tour through a beloved haunted house.