NES/Famicom

Frankenstein: The Monster Returns

The villagers thought they were safe. But now it is time they learned the terrible truth... Frankenstein has risen, laid waste to the lands surrounding the village, has amassed an evil army of unholy creatures and even gone so far as to capture a young girl. Frankenstein is a side scroller adventure against all sorts of nightmarish creatures. Some might even call it a clone of the more widely known Castlevania games of the NES. You begin the game with nothing but your fists... but may acquire a magical club from enemies. Finding additional powerups with give the club the ability to toss fireballs. There are treasure chests in various rooms as well as characters that can help you in your ques...

Genre: Action
Year: 1991
Developer: Bandai Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Bandai America, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

20 achievements · 199 total points

City! Reach second part of Stage 1.
5 pts
Village Elder! Listem the Village Elder!
5 pts
Sewer! Enter in the Sewer!
5 pts
Water Dragon! Defeat the Water Dragon!
5 pts
Demon Horse! Defeat Demon Horse!
5 pts
Forest! Reach Forest.
5 pts
Monster! Beat The Monster on Forest.
5 pts
Blade Master! Visit the Blade Master!
5 pts
Evil Spirit! Defeat the Evil Spirit!
10 pts
Castle! Get inside the Castle!
5 pts
Man Wolf! Defeat the Man Wolf!
10 pts
Vampire! Defeat the Vampire!
10 pts
Evil Knight! Defeat the Evil Knight!
10 pts
First Encounter! Win the First Encounter with the Frankenstein!
10 pts
Beat the Game! Defeat the Frankenstein!
25 pts
Energy Pot! Get a Energy pot!
4 pts
Extra pot! Accumulate 2 Energy pot!
5 pts
Prevented! Accumulate 3 Energy pot!
10 pts
Thunder Strike! Use Thunder Strike skill!
10 pts
Mastered Frankenstein! Beat the game without using continues!
50 pts

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Frankenstein: The Monster Returns frequently asked questions

How do I play Frankenstein: The Monster Returns online with a friend?

Frankenstein: The Monster Returns (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Frankenstein: The Monster Returns on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Frankenstein: The Monster Returns in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Frankenstein: The Monster Returns netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Frankenstein: The Monster Returns have achievements?

Yes, Frankenstein: The Monster Returns has 20 achievements worth 199 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Frankenstein: The Monster Returns for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Frankenstein: The Monster Returns on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.