Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Feb 5, 2016
    30
    Gamers will play Van Helsing because it scratches the itch for this type of action adequately at this price, but the repetitive action, awkward controls, poor graphics and strange tower defense levels make it feel like an unfinished title. Despite being a cheap (or free, on Xbox One) diversion, Van Helsing is a bad value, and a worse investment of players' time.
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 54
  2. Negative: 8 out of 54
  1. Dec 12, 2015
    9
    I have spent a total of $0 on this game and have enjoyed at least 30 hours of gameplay already. I've tried the blade build and the gun buildI have spent a total of $0 on this game and have enjoyed at least 30 hours of gameplay already. I've tried the blade build and the gun build so far and both are interesting. I'll pay $4 each for the magic and engineer character types if and when I'm done with what I have now. This game is about 75% of Diablo 3 at a 95% discount so far.

    Very interesting action-adventure RPG with a nice steam-punk twist. While free, it's easily worth it. At $10 and two more character types with additional maps/missions, this is still definitely worth your time.

    I know some have complained about the co-op missions but I'm 30 hours in and haven't ever TRIED co-op yet. If that's a requirement for you, Halo 5 is a MUCH better choice.
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  2. Dec 11, 2015
    7
    I was gonna be really really clever and be the 1st meta reviewer to review a free game and give it a zero because of mediocre co-op & ignoreI was gonna be really really clever and be the 1st meta reviewer to review a free game and give it a zero because of mediocre co-op & ignore the fact that it's probably the most unique Xbox live gold game since,,,,,,well considering gold games tend to suck and the 360 gold games are games we all bought & played 3-4 years ago= expectations are low.....but I guess some reviewers are gonna review a free game by comparing it's co-op prowess to that of Borderlands or Diablo.

    --I just started & the game seems very similar to Diablo. The enemies and the way they rush you is Diablo/Gauntlet style,,but no game let alone a free game can compare to most over developed game ever....but so far the game seems cool because Creatures of the night are fun to destroy...
    --umm I recommend you splurge on the hard drive space. If you can afford the space ;)
    ---seriously, use Xbox website or app and accept the free way you own it without having to Install it. Maybe one day if there's absolutely nothing to play........
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  3. Mar 8, 2020
    10
    Anyone bashing this game who got it for FREE as a Game With Gold should be ashamed. Not only is this game a LOT better than the "professional"Anyone bashing this game who got it for FREE as a Game With Gold should be ashamed. Not only is this game a LOT better than the "professional" reviewers gave it credit for, it's easily one of the best freebies we've ever gotten. If you loved Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Diablo, or Torchlight, you'll love Van Helsing. The story is amusing, there's a ton of varied loot, and a nice assortment of hidden goodies. What's not to love? Full Review »