Van Helsing

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
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  1. Game Revolution
    33
    Rather than complement the film with some sort of stand alone side story, it opts for arcade gameplay sans interesting plot, depth, or really anything beyond just blasting and whacking.
  2. GameCritics
    40
    But Van Helsing's missions are all means to an end, which is to rehash the film's plot in a videogame.

Awards & Rankings

94
#94 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
76
#76 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Very solid and fun gameplay, i remember having a lot of fun with it. Good old times.
  2. CarnegC.
    Jun 11, 2006
    9
    This is a relly cool game but the camera angles are hard to get used to, but is a kick but game, and even some tims a littl scarey. but is an This is a relly cool game but the camera angles are hard to get used to, but is a kick but game, and even some tims a littl scarey. but is an awsome. If you lick shoot them up, chop them up vido games this is the game for you.… Full Review »
  3. JoshuaH.
    Nov 2, 2005
    7
    Not God of War or Devil May Cry, but still a good, solid, fun experience. Had a hard time adjusting to the fixed camera. Should have been Not God of War or Devil May Cry, but still a good, solid, fun experience. Had a hard time adjusting to the fixed camera. Should have been able to move/control it. :-( Appreciate that it didn't take me 20-30 hours like all my other action/platformers do.(I don't have the time) And like Hulk, the game is way more enjoyable than the movie.… Full Review »
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