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"Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is an action-adventure game released in 1994, developed by Bits Studios and published by Sony Imagesoft. The game is based on the 1994 film of the same name, which itself is a loose adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel "Frankenstein." Players take on the role of Frankenstein's monster as they navigate through various levels filled with puzzles and enemies. The game blends platforming elements with puzzle-solving and combat, requiring players to use both brains and brawn to progress through the narrative-driven quest for identity and vengeance against the creator who abandoned him.

The gameplay in "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" involves a mixture of fighting against enemies, avoiding traps, and solving puzzles to advance through the game's storyline. The presentation features detailed, atmospheric graphics that reflect the gothic tone of the movie and novel, along with a soundtrack that enhances the eerie and somber mood of the creature’s journey. Notably, the game was part of a multimedia effort to capitalize on the film’s release, but it encountered mixed reviews due to its challenging control scheme and difficulty level. Despite its rough edges, the game holds a place in the pantheon of movie tie-in video games from the 90s, remembered by fans for its ambitious attempt to translate a complex narrative into an interactive experience.

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