Addams Family Values (video game)

Addams Family Values is a video game based on the 1993 film of the same name. Several different games were developed for different platforms, each with variations in gameplay and storyline while generally adhering to the movie's plot.

The most common version of Addams Family Values is a platforming adventure game. Players typically control Gomez Addams, whose objective is to rescue his family from the clutches of Debbie Jellinsky, the gold-digging nanny who aims to marry Uncle Fester and eliminate the rest of the Addams family.

Gameplay generally involves navigating various levels, defeating enemies, solving puzzles, and collecting items. The environment is often a darkly humorous and gothic setting reflective of the Addams Family's aesthetic. Players typically utilize different abilities and items to overcome obstacles and progress through the game.

The game saw releases on platforms such as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, and Game Boy. Each platform’s version possessed distinct features, level design, and graphical capabilities suited to the hardware limitations of the time. The SNES and Genesis versions are often considered the most comprehensive.

Reception of the Addams Family Values video game was mixed, with critics praising its adherence to the source material's tone and some elements of gameplay, while criticizing its difficulty, repetitive nature, and sometimes cumbersome controls.