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Summary

The TurboGrafx‑CD version of The Addams Family swaps the usual creepy heroes for the family’s lawyer, Tully Alford, turning him into an unlikely protagonist. In the original film Alford is an antagonist, but here he leads the player through a series of side‑scrolling stages. The goal is oddly specific: locate and pilfer the Addams’ vast fortune. This premise gives the game a mischievous, almost heist‑like flavor.

Alford’s only weapon is a surprisingly versatile umbrella that can fire blazing projectiles, and it even lets him morph into a wolf‑man for brief bursts of power. The side‑scroll action is punctuated by these transformations, adding a layer of strategy to the otherwise straightforward run‑and‑gun play. Developed by ICOM Simulations and released by NEC, the title feels like a quirky side‑step from the more conventional platformers of its era. Its blend of humor and oddball mechanics makes it a memorable, if overlooked, piece of the Addams Family gaming legacy.

Storyline

The Addams Family (TurboGrafx‑CD) follows the movie’s storyline, but you don’t play as Gomez or Wednesday. Instead, you step into the shoes of Tully Alford, the Addams family’s lawyer. Alford’s goal is to track down the family’s hidden fortune and steal it for himself. The game mirrors the film’s events while letting you pursue the wealth from a shady perspective.