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Game Boy · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Dr. Franken
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Motivetime Ltd. |
| Publisher | Kemco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | NOT RATED |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Motivetime Ltd. and published by Kemco, Dr. Franken arrived on the Game Boy in 1992 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III. Among the 20 Game Boy action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Motivetime Ltd. also made Dr. Franken II for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Dr. Franken is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Dr. Franken cheats & codes
4 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 01C92BC8 |
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Dr. Franken walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dr. Franken.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Dr. Franken FAQ
When did Dr. Franken come out on the Game Boy?
Dr. Franken was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Dr. Franken?
It was developed by Motivetime Ltd. and published by Kemco.
Is Dr. Franken multiplayer?
No. Dr. Franken is a single-player game.
How long does Dr. Franken take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Dr. Franken typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Dr. Franken on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.