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Van Helsing for the Game Boy Advance was released in 2004, developed by Saffire and published by Vivendi Universal Games. It arrived during a period when the handheld was a hub for action platformers, many of which were based on films. This game fits squarely into that category, translating the movie's gothic monster hunting premise into a side scrolling adventure.

You control Gabriel Van Helsing, moving through distinct levels that often scroll screen by screen. Your main goal is to hunt monsters like Mr. Hyde and Dracula, using a sword for close combat and a crossbow for ranged attacks. You can switch between these weapons on the fly, which is essential for dealing with different enemy types and hitting distant switches. The game also incorporates light platforming and exploration, requiring you to find keys to unlock doors and progress. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, demanding precise timing in combat and jumps. Playing it feels like a methodical trek through a series of monster filled chambers, where every new screen presents a fresh combat puzzle.