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Dr. Franken

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First release
Dec 1992
Genres
Platform · Horror, Comedy
Platforms
Game Boy

Being the first version that was released, the Game Boy version of the game uses a password-based saving system to save the player's progress. The game consisted of seven floors where various items and parts of Bitsy (Franky's girlfriend) were hidden. Keys and special items were needed to access additional areas to find more body parts and equipment required to resurrect Bitsy.

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Storyline
Franky, one of the many creations of Dr Von Frankenbone, has awoken to find his love, Bitsy, has vanished. Discovering the other evil creations of the castle has taken Bitsy and left pieces of her around the castle, Franky must find his way through the many levels and put Bitsy back together. Franky can shoot his way past many of the evil creatures, but you must also dodge falling objects and jump over trapdoors to stay alive. Power outlets can re-charge Franky to full health, while lamps must be used to see through the dark dungeons.Read more

Franky, one of the many creations of Dr Von Frankenbone, has awoken to find his love, Bitsy, has vanished. Discovering the other evil creations of the castle has taken Bitsy and left pieces of her around the castle, Franky must find his way through the many levels and put Bitsy back together. Franky can shoot his way past many of the evil creatures, but you must also dodge falling objects and jump over trapdoors to stay alive. Power outlets can re-charge Franky to full health, while lamps must be used to see through the dark dungeons.

Release dates
Game Boy
Dec 1992
Game Boy
Dec 18, 1992
Game Boy
1993
Age ratings
ESRB E
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
ghosts, action-adventure, traps, darkness, spider
… All 11, collectibles, unstable platforms, unbeatable enemies, frankenstein's monster, falling object, hidden room
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IGDB · recorded 4 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 4 Oct 2026