Frankenstein’s Monster is a 1983 platformer for the Atari 2600, published by Data Age. You guide a hunter climbing through the floors of a dark castle, throwing rocks at creatures that block your path, in a race to reach the top and strike the monster before its assembly is complete. A gauge tracks the monster’s progress — when it fills, the game ends.
How to Play
Move between platforms using the arrow keys and climb ladders to ascend each floor. Rocks are scattered across the screens; pick them up and press Spacebar to throw them at enemies blocking your way. Reach the top and destroy the monster before the assembly gauge completes.
| Controls | ||
| Player 1 | Player 2 | |
| Move | ↑ ↓ ← → | T G F H |
| Throw | Spacebar | A |
| Turbo | Del | . |
| RESET: F12 SELECT: F11 Pause: Alt+P B&W/Color: F2 | ||
Tips
- Collect rocks as soon as you reach each floor — they are your only weapon for clearing enemies blocking ladders.
- The assembly gauge advances continuously; move upward whenever a safe opening appears rather than lingering on lower floors.
- Most enemies patrol fixed routes. Watching one full cycle before committing to a ladder lets you slip through safely.
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