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Van Helsing for the Game Boy Advance was released in 2004 by Saffire and published by Vivendi Universal Games. It arrived during a period when licensed action titles were common on the handheld, often attempting to capture the energy of their film or literary counterparts with varying degrees of success. This game places you directly into the boots of the famous monster hunter from Bram Stoker's novel.

You control Abraham Van Helsing, moving through gothic environments screen by screen to hunt creatures of the night. Your main objective is to defeat Dracula, which requires navigating castles, crypts, and forests filled with enemies. Signature mechanics include switching between a rapid-firing crossbow and a powerful, short-range sword; each weapon feels distinct and necessary for different foes. You also collect health-restoring herbs and special ammunition, managing these limited resources carefully between save points. The pacing is deliberate, with enemy encounters demanding quick reflexes and some backtracking to access new areas. It feels like a tense, methodical hunt where every corner could hide a new threat.