Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 32
  2. Negative: 2 out of 32
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  1. The game feels largely the same through all the levels, even with new weapons gained through the game. Move through the level, fight monsters, get through more parts of the level, fight more monsters, collect glyphs, and fight the boss. However, this game does make good use of the license.
  2. A solid game that plays things pretty safe.
  3. While it's a quick ride, action fans will get a decent time out of Van Helsing.
  4. If Van Helsing had a camera on the right thumbstick it would be near the top of the movie franchise game list, and probably TeamXbox editor’s choice winner. Everything else is there; fun and varying gameplay, excellent graphics and sound, and online scoreboards.
  5. 75
    It just lacks the depth, polish, and length of titles like "Prince of Persia" and "Ninja Gaiden." That said -- if you're looking for a quick burst of fun that won't require you to free up hundreds of hours, there are a few famous monsters that need to be offed.
  6. I had a fun time kicking Vampire, Wolf Man and Frankenstein booty all over Transylvania. The game is however bogged down by some camera angles and the game really would have benefitted if you could have been able to control the angles yourself.

Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. RodrigoBorquezD.
    Jul 14, 2004
    10
    This game really rules!!!
  2. AnthonyC.
    Jun 2, 2004
    8
    Too short.
  3. Joe
    May 25, 2004
    9
    This is one of the best games ever!! unlimited ammo, constant enamies and awsome weapons. i would give it a ten but the bosses are way to hard.