Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is an action-platformer published by Sony Imagesoft for the Sega Genesis, released in 1994, based on the 1994 film adaptation of the classic novel. You play as a character who must travel through levels, fighting enemies and collecting items, with a focus on platforming, combat, and action. The game captures the gothic horror theme of the story, appealing to fans of the genre.
The gameplay involves navigating through levels, using a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat enemies, and collecting items to restore health and power-ups. The levels include various gothic environments, each with unique enemies, obstacles, and challenges.
A unique feature of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is the "gothic" theme – the game is set in a dark and gothic world, with levels featuring dark castles, graveyards, and laboratories, and the game has a dark and atmospheric presentation. The game also features a "power-up" system, where you can collect items to enhance your abilities.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a solid action-platformer on the Genesis, praised for its atmospheric presentation and the faithful adaptation of the source material.