Summary
- Release Year: 1995
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Ocean Software
- Publishers: Ocean Software
Addams Family Values (1995): A Spooky Adventure with Uncle Fester
Released in 1995, Addams Family Values is a side-scrolling platformer based on the popular film of the same name. Players take control of Uncle Fester as he sets out to rescue baby Pubert from the clutches of Debbie Jellinski, his former nanny.
The game consists of seven levels, each with its own unique environment and challenges. Fester must battle his way through forests, swamps, gardens, and even the Addams Family mansion, all while avoiding traps, solving puzzles, and defeating a variety of enemies.
These enemies include vultures, gargoyles, bats, ghosts, and ghouls. Fester can defeat them using a variety of weapons and items, including a Zzap gun, bowling ball, stone marbles, and mini bushes.
Along the way, Fester will encounter other members of the Addams Family, who will provide him with advice and items. These include Gomez, Morticia, Lurch, and Wednesday.
Gameplay
Addams Family Values is a side-scrolling platformer with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving. Fester can walk, jump, and use his Zzap gun to attack enemies. He can also pick up and use a variety of items, such as bowling balls, stone marbles, and mini bushes.
The game’s levels are filled with traps and hazards, such as spikes, pits, and boulders. Fester must use his wits and agility to avoid these obstacles and reach the end of each level.
In addition to the main story mode, Addams Family Values also features a two-player competitive mode. In this mode, two players can compete against each other to see who can reach the end of the level first.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Addams Family Values are colorful and cartoonish, with a style that matches the film. The game’s environments are detailed and atmospheric, and the character sprites are well-animated.
The sound in Addams Family Values is excellent, with a catchy soundtrack and sound effects that perfectly capture the game’s spooky atmosphere.
Reception
Addams Family Values was a critical and commercial success upon its release. The game was praised for its fun and challenging gameplay, its charming graphics and sound, and its faithful adaptation of the film.
The game was also a financial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. Addams Family Values is considered to be one of the best platformers of the 16-bit era.
Legacy
Addams Family Values is still enjoyed by gamers today, and it is considered to be a classic of the platformer genre. The game has been ported to a variety of platforms, including the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Game Boy Advance.
In 2021, a remake of Addams Family Values was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The remake features updated graphics and sound, as well as new levels and gameplay mechanics.
Conclusion
Addams Family Values is a fun and challenging platformer that perfectly captures the spooky atmosphere of the film. The game’s charming graphics and sound, as well as its faithful adaptation of the film, make it a must-play for fans of the Addams Family.
Review Score
8/10
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