Haunted Castle vs Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Haunted Castle is a retro platform hack-and-slash game where players battle through a spooky castle filled with monsters and traps. Developed and published by Konami, it originally launched in 1987 and later appeared on PlayStation 2. The game offers single‑player arcade action with fast‑paced combat, atmospheric horror visuals, and a nostalgic challenge for fans of classic side‑scroll beat ’em ups.

Step into the shoes of Victor Frankenstein’s creation in this 1994 side‑scroll action title. Battle hostile peasants and soldiers with a wooden stick that can be set ablaze, and unleash a blue energy blast at the cost of your own health. Solve simple environmental puzzles as you trek through 1793 Ingolstadt, confronting twisted versions of the film’s characters—including a fiery boss battle against a resurrected Elizabeth—while pursuing vengeance against your creator.

• Authentic retro graphics and sound
• Challenging boss encounters
• Simple yet satisfying combat
• Good value for a classic title

• Unique monster protagonist
• Fire‑enhanced melee combat
• Simple yet engaging puzzles
• Authentic film‑based storyline

• Limited to single‑player
• Repetitive enemy designs
• Outdated save system on original releases

• Limited combat variety
• Health cost for special attack
• Graphics dated by modern standards