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I remember that awesome day back in 1985 like it was yesterday. The release date for the NES. I had played Super Mario Bros. countless times at the arcade in the mall, but the chance to play it at home had finally come! It is now 26 years later, and I still own the very same NES console that I had purchased all those years ago. I've had to replace a controller a couple times, but other than that, the system has held up amazingly well!

For so many children of the 80's and early 90's, the NES holds a really special place our hearts. There were gaming systems prior to the NES, but once the NES was released to the public, it shortly became the one console that anyone who considered themselves to be a legitimate gamer owned. The NES had thousands of games and created some of the most memorable and famous video game characters ever - a lot of which can still be seen and played with in the newer consoles that are coming out today.

Of course, Super Mario Bros. was a HUGE hit when it came out. Who couldn't like it? There were other games that I liked more or equally as much, though. For example, Fester's Quest.
Some of you are probably thinking, "OMG, she cannot be serious. That game sucked!" I am serious, though.

Fester's Quest was the first attempt at an Addams Family game for the NES. Once you've seen the epic introduction scene, you know you're about to play a really killer game. UFOs have taken over, and the welfare of the world lies on Uncle Fester's shoulders. He isn't the only Addams that you'll see in the game, however. Lurch, Thing, Gomez, and a few more show up later in the game.

Graphically speaking, Fester's Quest leaves much to be desired. The audio, though? It's really catchy and the beats of the music and whatnot really keep you interested. Of all the NES games, I would have to say that some of my favorite music is in Fester's Quest. Even the sound effects are well done and pretty accurate.



Unfortunately, Fester is a bit on the clumsy side, so the movement of the character isn't the most smooth. There is a fix, however. If you are equipped with the NES Advantage controller with the turbo buttons in the 'On' position, it will enhance Fester's Quest dramatically. Not only will Fester move more quickly, but it's a lot more fun, too.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that although there are all sorts of new-fangled toys, gadgets, and games out there, there is simply no substitute for the classics. I always make it a point to play my NES just to keep myself grounded. I think all of you guys should do the same.