The Island of Dr. Frankenstein is an action-adventure game in which players wield a special backpack with a hose attachment to collect objects, blast enemies, and unearth bonus items. Gamers embark on 60 different missions, during which they must solve 30 puzzles, interact with 14 unique characters, and collect clockworks, meteorites, and energy creatures, all while avoiding natural hazards such as tornados and
lighting strikes.