Van Helsing Factsheet (E32004)

FACT SHEET

Publisher Vivendi Universal Games

Developer Saffire Studios

Format
Xbox video game system from Microsoft
Playstation 2 video game system from Sony
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance

Genre 3rd person action adventure

Overview/Storyline

Van Helsing, the third-person action game, transports players to a new world of fantastical reality set in 19th century Transylvania - home to the legendary Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and the Wolf Man. As the renowned monster hunter Van Helsing, players must hunt down and destroy the evil that inhabits these ancient lands before darkness engulfs the world. As players progress through Transylvania and the strongholds of Castle Frankenstein and Castle Dracula, they'll encounter untold fiends and evil minions including the legendary dark prince Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man and Igor as well as a host of original creatures created for the game including stone gargoyles, fell spirits and banshees.

Features

• Unfold the mystery of Van Helsing in 13 missions that go beyond the film to explore the mythic land of Transylvania. Battle through Castle Frankenstein and Castle Dracula as well as uncovering secret areas not seen in the film.
  
  
• Battle 22 villainous creatures and 8 bosses, including classic creatures such as Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and the Wolf Man - bloodthirsty, deadly and for the first time together in a game.
  
  
• Play as the mysterious Van Helsing, equipped with an array of 9 deadly weapons designed for slaying beasts, including tojo blades for up-close slicing, dual pistols for fast action, a unique grappling hook to swing across ravines and attack enemies from above, and the powerful unlockable elephant gun.
  
  
• Deliver spectacular kill-moves to supernatural enemies with Van Helsing's unique finishing system.
  
  
• Unlock hidden content when you play through three different difficulty modes.