While it’s still due out later this year on Steam, those keen to check out Tea Dunk Games’ Frankenstein’s Monster can do so now with the open playtest. The playtest is for the single-player portion of the game, but you can still get a taste of what it’s like to compete to build your own creature via the game’s bots.
Described as “Among Us meets a Gothic Creature Collector”, Frankenstein’s Monster pits you against up to three friends (or bots) in a race to build the perfect monster from scavenged body parts, before unleashing their creation to hunt rival scientists across a hand-drawn, sprawling map. The catch? Thanks to your Hippocratic Oath, every part that you take must be replaced. The result might have you gifting your opponent exactly what they need to complete their own creation.
Starting in your lab, you’ll venture into a large 19th-century map, swapping and raiding body parts while working alongside one of your previously-created monsters. That mostly-loyal creature will hunt down your rivals as you race against time to craft your next masterpiece.
When time runs out, your creations are judged by the prestigious scientific society, who will crown the best build. Win, and your reputation grows, unlocking new abilities. Perfect builds earn a place in your growing monster collection, who as mentioned, will assist you in gathering parts for your next creature.