Play Dr. Franken Online
You play as a stitched-up monster dodging chandeliers and trapdoors to rescue your girlfriend—flip light switches to see enemies, and pray you find a power outlet before your last bolt pops out.
Dr. Franken came out on the Game Boy in 1992, published by Elite Systems Ltd. It was one of those many platformers from the era that tried to do something a little different with its theme, putting you in control of a monster instead of a hero. The small screen was crowded with games like this, each fighting for attention with a unique gimmick.
You control a stitched-together creature created by the mad doctor, and your goal is to rescue your girlfriend from his castle. The gameplay involves navigating single-screen rooms filled with hazards like swinging chandeliers and sudden trapdoors. You need to find and flip light switches to briefly illuminate the area and reveal hidden enemies; your health is represented by bolts in your neck, which slowly unscrew and can be re-tightened if you find a power socket. The pace is deliberate, and the limited visibility adds a constant layer of tension. It feels like a cautious, nervous scramble through a dark and unpredictable house.
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