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Frankenstein: The Monster Returns is a 1990 NES action game developed by Tose and published by Bandai in North America. Set after the original novel, it follows Frankenstein’s monster resurrected by magic, leading a supernatural army to destroy villages and kidnap a girl named Emily to be his bride. Players take on the role of a young swordsman determined to stop the army, rescue Emily, and defeat the monster once and for all. This side-scrolling platformer blends beat ’em up elements. Players start unarmed but can find weapons like clubs or swords, plus magic items that shoot fireballs. It features four levels with multiple boss fights against classic monsters such as Death, Medusa, werewolves, and vampires. While its gameplay is similar to the Castlevania series, stiff controls and hit detection issues make it very challenging, requiring repeated attempts to beat.