The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem

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The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by PHL Collective and was released on September 24, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Only you and your friends can help Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, and Morticia save the Addams Family Mansion in this horrifyingly hilarious 3D adventure for up to four players. The mansion is full of spooky scares – but can you discover its hair-raising secrets and save it from an unexpected threat? Use each iconic character's abilities to explore the house, solve puzzles, and find lost relics. Play …

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graphics3 positive mentions

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The game is a fun and approachable platformer, making it great for younger audiences and families to enjoy together.
It features cooperative gameplay that encourages teamwork, making it a good choice for family game nights.
The colorful art style and lighthearted tone align well with the Addams Family brand, providing a charming experience.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, which may disappoint experienced gamers looking for a challenge.
Technical issues such as controller support problems and glitches detract from the overall experience.
The narrative and level design are considered dull and repetitive, failing to engage players beyond a basic level.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by lighthearted 3D platforming with fixed-camera perspectives, simple jumps, and forgiving mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual players and cooperative play. However, this simplicity may lead to predictability and a lack of challenge for experienced platformer fans, as the mechanics primarily serve as tools for progression rather than intricate puzzles. Overall, while the game can be fun with the right group, it may feel outdated and lacking in depth for some players.
- “Gameplay centers on fixed-camera 3D platforming with clearly defined paths, simple jumps, and forgiving mechanics.”
- “Rather than functioning as intricate puzzle mechanics, these abilities mostly act as keys to progress or shortcuts to collectibles, reinforcing the game’s gentle learning curve.”
- “Nice simple game with very forgiving mechanics.”
- “This simplicity, while effective for its intended audience, means that experienced platformer fans may find the moment-to-moment gameplay predictable and lacking in tension.”
- “And yes, there was clearly no budget, because the game is extremely boring (both in design & gameplay).”
- “This game could have been made on the PS2, with its elementary mechanics and enemy programming.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The music in the game effectively enhances the spooky yet playful atmosphere of the Addams mansion, with players appreciating the thematic sound design across various rooms. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, featuring standout tracks from specific areas, some players expressed disappointment over the absence of the iconic Addams Family theme song. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, though it lacks variety and intensity.
- “Good old old-school collectathon, nice music, nice graphics, relaxing.”
- “The music is awesome.”
- “The locations make no sense, the plot is dull (without any jokes) and only one soundtrack for all levels.”
- “Lack of Addams Family theme song... I heard some snapping but the theme song was absent... come on.”
- “Sound design and music support the atmosphere without standing out, offering spooky-but-playful cues that reinforce the haunted-house vibe without becoming intense or unsettling.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as simple and functional, primarily serving as a backdrop for exploration rather than offering engaging twists or emotional depth. Critics note that the plot is dull and lacks coherence, with repetitive quests and minimal voice acting, leading to a bland overall experience. While some find it better than recent animated adaptations, the absence of a compelling narrative and character development detracts from the game's potential.
- “Narratively, the story is simple and functional, revolving around the Addams Family protecting their beloved mansion from a looming threat.”
- “I think this game, and what of the story I have absorbed of it, is better than the two recent animated films.”
- “The plot serves primarily as a framing device, giving context to exploration rather than delivering meaningful twists or emotional arcs.”
- “The locations make no sense, the plot is dull (without any jokes) and only one soundtrack for all levels.”
- “Feels very bland because the story is not good and the Addams Family feels good with voices and cut-scenes.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Mansion Mayhem feature a bright, cartoon-inspired art style reminiscent of recent animated adaptations of the Addams Family, which many players find appealing and cute. However, some users criticize the visuals as overly simplistic and outdated, suggesting they resemble designs from two decades ago. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received for their charm, opinions vary on their quality and modernity.
- “Visually, Mansion Mayhem adopts a bright, cartoon-inspired art style that aligns closely with recent animated interpretations of The Addams Family.”
- “Good old school collectathon, nice music, nice graphics, relaxing.”
- “Very cute graphics!”
- “Inferior graphics”
- “Graphics are too simple; it seems like it was designed 20 years ago.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches and freezes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze unexpectedly, indicating significant stability issues.
- “The game is full of glitches.”
- “I experience frequent freezes.”
- “I don't understand why it keeps freezing.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by light, colorful dialogue and cutscenes aimed at younger audiences, emphasizing slapstick and exaggerated personalities over sharp wit or satire. While some fans may miss the franchise's previous biting humor, the writing aligns well with its family-friendly approach.
- “Dialogue and cutscenes are light, colorful, and clearly written with younger audiences in mind, focusing on slapstick humor and exaggerated personalities rather than sharp wit or satire.”
- “Fans hoping for the franchise’s more biting humor may find the tone softened, but the writing remains consistent with the game’s family-friendly direction.”
- “Interesting and funny.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by subtle sound design and music that provide spooky yet playful cues, reinforcing a haunted-house vibe without overwhelming intensity or discomfort.
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail, from the eerie soundscapes to the haunting visuals.”
- “Every corner of the environment feels alive, with subtle ambient sounds that create a sense of unease and anticipation, making exploration a thrilling experience.”
- “The sound design and music support the atmosphere without standing out, offering spooky-but-playful cues that reinforce the haunted-house vibe without becoming intense or unsettling.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or fear, making it feel more like a theme park than a horror experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely underwhelming, as the plot functions mainly as a backdrop for exploration without providing significant twists or character development to evoke strong feelings.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly in multiplayer scenarios, which can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially for younger audiences.
- “This game is great because my daughter loves the Addams Family, but she gets frustrated, and when I play with her, I find it tedious, boring, and also frustrating.”

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The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem is a platformer game with fantasy and kids themes.

The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem was released on September 24, 2021.

The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem was developed by PHL Collective.

The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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