Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for the Sega Genesis is an action-adventure platformer based on the 1994 film adaptation of Shelley's classic novel. Players take on the role of Frankenstein's creature, navigating through gothic environments, solving puzzles, and battling enemies in a quest for identity and redemption. With a dark and atmospheric setting, the game combines horror elements with platforming and combat challenges, as the player confronts both human adversaries and moral dilemmas.