Play Van Helsing Online

I picked up Van Helsing for the Game Boy Advance back in 2004, a time when the handheld was full of action games trying to capture that console feel. It was developed by Saffire and published by Vivendi Universal Games, slotting right into that era where movie tie-ins and gothic action were pretty common. You don't hear much about it now, but it was one of those titles that promised a decent adventure in your pocket.

You control Abraham Van Helsing himself, moving through gloomy, screen by screen environments that feel like classic Castlevania. Your main goal is straightforward: hunt monsters and stop Dracula. You use a sword for close combat and a crossbow for hitting enemies from a distance, switching between them as the situation demands. The game is built around exploring these interconnected areas, fighting various creatures, and collecting special items to progress. It can be quite difficult, with some tricky enemy placements and platforming sections that require precise timing. Playing it feels like a solid, challenging crawl through a familiar gothic world.