Van Helsing (PlayStation 2)

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Description

Take the role of Van Helsing, legendary monster hunter and fight through Transylvania towards Count Dracula. This is an action/adventure game where the player encounters monsters such as the Wolfman, the Frankenstein monster, Dr. Jekyl/Mr. Hyde, vampires, and many other terrifying creatures. Use an arsenal of weapons and skills to destroy these monsters, including the unique grapple gun. This game takes the player to many of the places seen in the movie Van Helsing and features voice talent from many of the original actors including Hugh Jackman.

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Alternate Titles

• "凡赫辛" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)

Part of the Following Groups

• Inspiration: Horror movies
• Inspiration: Movies
• Theme: Steampunk
• Theme: Vampires
• Van Helsing licensees

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Critic Reviews

Gamesmania.de	Jun 22, 2004	79 out of 100	79
GameZone	May 20, 2004	7.7 out of 10	77
games xtreme	Jun 07, 2004	7.5 out of 10	75
Game Informer Magazine	Jul, 2004	7 out of 10	70
GamesRadar	May 24, 2004	7 out of 10	70
GameSpot	May 18, 2004	6.9 out of 10	69
Gaming Target	Jul 20, 2004	6.9 out of 10	69
Eurogamer.net (UK)	May 28, 2004	6 out of 10	60
GameSpy	May 26, 2004		60
Game Revolution	Jun, 2004	D+	33

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Trivia

In one of the earlier levels, you can examine a bookcase that contains books chronicling the histories of families in Transylvania. One well-worn book is entitled "The Belmont's", a reference to the Belmont family of Castlevania fame.