Based on the Universal movie starring Hugh Jackman, Van Helsing recreates battles from the film and adds additional backstory not shown in the theatrical release. The game takes place in Transylvania and has players progress through Castle Frankenstein and Castle Dracula. Within this horror movie world, Van Helsing encounters several monsters from Universal Studios' archives. Dracula, the Wolf Man, Frankenstein, Igor, and Dr. Jekyll are just some of the licensed characters the monster hunter encounters and fights, along with hordes of original creatures made for the game. Van Helsing himself is equipped with several weapons, including his signature grappling hook that will work like Indiana Jones' whip, useful both as a tool to move around and a weapon. Product Identifiers Game Van Helsing UPC 020626721691 Key Features Platform Xbox ESRB Rating T - Teen Genre Action, Action, Adventure, Third-Person Tech Details ESRB Descriptor Blood and Gore, Violence Control Elements Gamepad, Joystick Number of Players 1 Release Year 2004 Game Special Features Explore the haunting land of Transylvania in 13 exciting missions; battle Dracula, the Frankenstein monster, the wolf man and 22 villainous creatures; control an arsenal of powerful deadly weaponry: tojo blades, dual pistols, gatling gun, unlockable elephant gun, and more; deliver spectacular kill moves to supernatural enemies; unlock hidden content when you play through three different difficulty modes. Support Elements Memory Card Also Available In This Platforms Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, UMD-Movie Game Series African Safari