Van Helsing (PS2)

The game is very similar to action adventures such as Devil May Cry and Castlevania. Indeed the movie itself seems to borrow deeply from the latter, with its mix of vampires, werewolves and just about everything else that goes bump in the night--not to mention a heady mix of gas-powered weapons and props. The game is more accessible than Konami's classic though and features 14 levels of undemanding but fun entertainment with your various weapons and the Batman-like grappling hook offering plenty of variety even when the bad guys start to get a little samey.

The only real disappointment with the game, if you assume it was always going to be a fairly simplistic action title, is the graphics; although far from substandard, they certainly don't live up to the incredible effects actually seen in the movie. The voice cast, including Hugh Jackman, all provide their talents for the soundtrack though, which does help considerably. If you liked the movie then this game can be recommended fairly easily but if you didn't, or you've never seen it, there is still much worse you can buy for the same money. But then again there's also a lot better. --David Jenkins

Essentially - if you liked DMC you will LOVE this, but if you arent fond of the 3rd view style - avoid it. It plays quite tricky and infuriating at times, but all in all its a gorgeous game which can be replayed quite a few times as it has a number of cheats built in that you find through the game, as well as difficulty levels.


Holz   June 19, 2004
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

Van Helsing takes you hunting for Dracula, The Wolfman And Frankensteins monster in Translyvannia.If you have been to see the film then you'll love the game and you have loads of weapons to fight with like a gattling gun and tojo blades and of course van Helsings grappling hook. The graphics are good and there are fourteen levels of adventure.


not bad   May 15, 2004
8 out of 16 found this review helpful

Not bad for people who like this sort of thing i personally do ^-^ if ya liked the movie im sure people will like the game (thumbs up)


third person excellence   May 14, 2004
3 out of 33 found this review helpful

I have seen the advert for this game it is excellent, however not ever playing the game i would not know.But with a great range of weapons and the hook to save you from dying i would say it is the best third person shooter i have ever seen.