Monster Lab is an action-adventure role-playing game for the Nintendo DS, blending monster creation with exploration and combat. Players take on the role of a scientist in a gothic cartoon world, joining the Mad Science Alliance to defeat the evil Baron Mharti. The game's core revolves around creating and customizing monsters by mixing and matching different body parts collected from mini-games and battles. With these unique creatures, players engage in turn-based combat and explore various environments to gather resources and challenge rival mad scientists. Monster Lab's mix of strategy, crafting, and battle offers a unique gaming experience.