The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem
- September 24, 2021
- PHL Collective
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Get on Xbox Games StoreOnly 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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Reviews
- The game is cute and fun, especially for fans of the Addams Family, making it enjoyable for kids and families.
- It features a variety of characters and levels, providing a chill gaming experience with straightforward gameplay.
- Many players found it to be a great value for children, offering easy achievements and a casual platforming experience.
- The game suffers from poor controls, with many players reporting issues with keyboard and controller support, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- There is a lack of depth in the gameplay, with repetitive mechanics and no boss battles, making it feel bland and unchallenging.
- Numerous technical issues, including glitches and freezing, have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and overly simplistic, while others appreciated their charm and quality, noting that they were enjoyable enough to maintain interest over time.
“Very cute graphics!”
“Graphics are good and kept her content for a while.”
“Inferior graphics.”
“Graphics are too simple; it seems like it was designed 20 years ago.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is notably poor, with users frequently reporting issues such as glitches and freezing, which significantly disrupt gameplay.
“The game is full of glitches.”
“I experience frequent freezes while playing.”
“I don't understand why it keeps freezing.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game features enjoyable tracks, particularly in the Graveyard, music room, and laboratory settings. However, many users expressed disappointment over the absence of the iconic Addams Family theme song, noting that while there are some musical elements, the lack of this signature tune is a missed opportunity.
“The music in the game really enhances the atmosphere, especially in the graveyard, music room, and laboratory, which are my favorites.”
“I wish the Addams Family theme song was included; I heard some snapping, but the iconic theme was absent. Come on!”
“Lack of Addams Family theme song... I heard some snapping, but the theme song was absent. Come on!”
“Graveyard, music room, and laboratory being my favorites.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as bland and unengaging, with some users noting that it surpasses recent animated films featuring the Addams Family. However, the repetitive quests and small character scale detract from the overall experience, making it feel monotonous.
“I think this game, and the story I have absorbed from it, is better than the two recent animated films.”
“Feels very bland because the story is not good; the Addams Family feels good with voices and cut-scenes.”
“The character is way too small, and the quests seem super repetitive and boring.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its simplistic mechanics and outdated enemy programming, reminiscent of games from the PS2 era.
“This game could have been made on the PS2, with its elementary mechanics and enemy programming.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly noting that it can lead to a lack of enjoyment, even for fans of the Addams Family.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as interesting and funny, suggesting that it effectively engages players with its comedic elements.
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful and keeps me laughing throughout!”
“I love how the witty dialogue and clever puns add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy to experience.”
