If your kid is obsessed with the Hotel Transylvania movies and is just starting to play video games, this is a safe, gentle win. It's essentially 'My First Platformer' with a coat of monster paint. It doesn't have the polish of a Nintendo-made title, but it also doesn't have the steep difficulty curves that lead to meltdowns.

For older kids or 'pro' gamers, skip it. It's a stable but unremarkable tie-in that prioritizes brand recognition over deep gameplay. It's the kind of game you find in a bargain bin and realize is actually a decent way to kill a rainy Saturday morning before everyone gets bored and goes back to Minecraft.