The Adventures of Dr. Franken SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action

The Adventures of Dr. Franken

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreAction
DeveloperMotivetime Ltd.
PublisherDTMC
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, The Adventures of Dr. Franken is an action game developed by Motivetime Ltd. and published by DTMC.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Adventures of Dr. Franken is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

The Adventures of Dr. Franken gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

The Adventures of Dr. Franken cheats & codes

26 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite TimeC220-C7A4
Infinite LivesC2B9-C4AD
Infinite Power Balls3CB5-14AF
Infinite Freeze Weapon3CBB-1F0F
Infinite HealthC2BB-4F0F C2BB-44DF
Health Power-Ups Give You A Full Health BarD3A0-1404 62A5-1464

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The Adventures of Dr. Franken walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

The Adventures of Dr. Franken FAQ

When did The Adventures of Dr. Franken come out on the SNES?

The Adventures of Dr. Franken was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made The Adventures of Dr. Franken?

It was developed by Motivetime Ltd. and published by DTMC.

Is The Adventures of Dr. Franken multiplayer?

No. The Adventures of Dr. Franken is a single-player game.

How long does The Adventures of Dr. Franken take to play?

As an action game, The Adventures of Dr. Franken typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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