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Bandai released Frankenstein: The Monster Returns for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. It was one of many side-scrolling action games from that era, and it stood out mostly for its theme rather than any major innovation. You play as a young man named Fred, who sets out to rescue his girlfriend from the clutches of Frankenstein's monster and its army of reanimated creatures.

You control Fred through a series of stages, moving screen by screen and punching or kicking the various monsters that appear. The main goal is straightforward: fight your way to the end of each level and defeat the boss waiting there. Along the way, you can find power-ups like a club that shoots fireballs, which becomes essential for dealing with tougher enemies. The game is known for its stiff controls and high difficulty, with enemies often swarming from both sides. Playing it feels like a constant, tense struggle against the level design and your own limited moveset.