Frankenstein: The Monster Returns
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
The villagers thought they were safe.
But now it is time they learned the terrible truth...
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Frankenstein has risen, laid waste to the lands surrounding the village, has amassed an evil army of unholy creatures and even gone so far as to capture a young girl.
Frankenstein is a side scroller adventure against all sorts of nightmarish creatures.
Some might even call it a clone of the more widely known Castlevania games of the NES.
You begin the game with nothing but your fists... but may acquire a magical club from enemies.
Finding additional powerups with give the club the ability to toss fireballs.
There are treasure chests in various rooms as well as characters that can help you in your quest through dialog hints.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Frankenstein: The Monster Returns for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1256.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1376.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €166.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €69.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €121.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €314.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1255.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €69.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €121.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €166.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1375.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €313.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €68.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1185.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1358.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €163.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €122.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €296.46 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1185.96 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €68.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1359.53 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €163.87 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €296.46 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €116.44 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €116.71 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1188.73 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1362.70 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €164.25 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €297.15 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €69.15 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Frankenstein: The Monster Returns has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Frankenstein: The Monster Returns worth?
Frankenstein: The Monster Returns for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €300.84 loose, €314.13 complete in box, and €1256.34 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Frankenstein: The Monster Returns rare?
Frankenstein: The Monster Returns has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Frankenstein: The Monster Returns?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Frankenstein: The Monster Returns, loose is €300.84 and CIB is €314.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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