Frankenstein: The Monster Returns adapts the Mary Shelley monster on Bandai NES with its hero crossing villages and labs to stop the creature. The representation chains platform and fixed pattern combat in gothic atmosphere in a classic horror license formula. Honest for licensed NES platform fans in the 8 bit Bandai production vein.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Action platformer pitting a young hero against Frankenstein's monster through castles and catacombs. Published by Bandai, released in 1991 in the United States. Melee combat, pickup weapons and a classic horror atmosphere.
Frankenstein - The Monster Returns review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,14 MB📅01/01/1991
Published by Bandai
Frankenstein - The Monster Returns (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
A Bandai action-platformer drawing on Frankenstein horror imagery, this 1991 US title made little lasting impression yet shows a high complete price. Scarcity stems from a small late print run and Bandai's limited American distribution in this niche, not from cult status. The game appeals chiefly to fans of horror-themed NES titles, a segment where boxed supply stays thin.
