Underplayed Gems

Frankenstein: Beyond the Time (2018)

Frankenstein: Beyond the Time cover
Developer
TD
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.1 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense hidden-object puzzle adventure set in a dark Victorian mansion, blending crafting and VR immersion to solve a macabre mystery.

atmosphericdarkpuzzlehidden objectcraftingtenseimmersivemysterious

What players say

Players praise the creepy mansion atmosphere and detail, but are split on the rest. Many call the hidden-object loop repetitive and frustrating due to janky item-grabbing and physics bugs, plus performance stutters even on high-end hardware. The time-limit compulsion and restart mechanics add tension but also tedium.

Screenshots

Frankenstein: Beyond the Time screenshot 1

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