Super Nintendo (SNES)

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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This action-adventure game for the Super Nintendo is based on the 1994 film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic story. Players guide Victor Frankenstein through grim locations filled with enemies, traps, and puzzles as the tragic consequences of his experiment unfold. Its dark atmosphere and straightforward side-scrolling gameplay made it a notable licensed title among fans of gothic horror.
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Release Date
1994-01-01
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Plays
2

The game plays as a side-scrolling action adventure with exploration and light puzzle solving. Players move through stages set in laboratories, villages, graveyards, and other story-driven locations, using jumps and melee attacks to fight enemies and avoid hazards. Progress is gated by switches, keys, and triggered events, so careful observation and backtracking are part of the flow. Boss encounters and tougher rooms often require patience, spacing, and good item management.

Victor Frankenstein

The central protagonist whose experiments drive the story forward.

Frankenstein's Monster

The creature created by Victor and the main source of the story's conflict.

Learn enemy patterns and jump timing early, since many hits come from platforming mistakes and cramped combat spaces. Clear nearby enemies before interacting with switches or picking up important items. Save healing items for later stages and keep a safe distance in boss fights until attack patterns become clear.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Check every route for ladders, doors, and interactive objects.

Tips

Avoid overextending in narrow corridors.

Tips

Prioritize dangerous ranged enemies when a room gets crowded.

User Reviews

Strong gothic atmosphere and an appealing movie-license presentation.

User Reviews

The challenge leans more on stage layout and jumps than deep mechanics.

User Reviews

Interesting for fans of the source material, though fairly traditional as an action game.

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