An alien invasion of the Addams family's neighborhood sends Uncle Fester, of all people, out to fight it in this 1989 Sunsoft game. Played from an overhead view, it follows Fester through streets, sewers and alien buildings with a gun that can be upgraded into stronger and wider shots. Other members of the family appear in houses along the way and provide useful items and help.
The game's reputation is for difficulty. Fester moves slowly, enemies respawn constantly, and the gun upgrades are fragile, because picking up the wrong icon lowers the weapon's power. The visual style and the soundtrack recall Sunsoft's Blaster Master, which came out the previous year, and the overhead portions of both games share a similar look. For players who enjoy tough, odd NES games, it is a distinct mix of horror comedy and arcade shooting, and it has a dedicated following among fans of the console's more unusual licensed titles.
Tips for Fester's Quest
Red gun icons improve the gun while blue ones weaken it, so steer around blue pickups once your weapon is strong.
Visit every house you can enter; family members hand out items that make later areas manageable.
Hold your position and let enemies come into your shot instead of charging forward.
How to Play Fester's Quest
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Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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What console is Fester's Quest for?
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What genre is Fester's Quest?
Fester's Quest is a action, adventure, shooter game. It was made for the NES.
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