Van Helsing - Game Boy Advance (Good, Loose)

Product Overview

• Product Name: Van Helsing
• New or Used: Used
• In Box or Loose: Loose
• Overall Condition: Good
• Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
• Notes: Overall in good condition with average cosmetic wear.

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What's Included

• Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
• Manual / Instructions: No
• Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
• Original Retail Box: No
• Extras:

Game Description

Inspired by the 2004 action-horror film, Van Helsing arrives on the Game Boy Advance as a gothic action-adventure platformer. Players step into the role of monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing, armed with crossbows, blades, and an arsenal of weapons to battle werewolves, vampires, and other dark creatures. The game reimagines the movie’s monster-filled world in a 2D format with fast-paced combat and atmospheric level design suited for handheld play.

Developed by Saffire, the GBA release offers a distinct side-scrolling experience rather than trying to replicate the console versions’ 3D gameplay. Its sprite-based visuals, gothic settings, and boss encounters give it a darker tone than most handheld tie-ins of the time. For collectors, it stands out as part of Vivendi’s push to adapt big-budget Universal films to portable systems, offering a unique monster-hunting adventure on the go.

Gameplay Features

• Play as Gabriel Van Helsing in a side-scrolling action-adventure
• Battle classic monsters including werewolves, vampires, and gargoyles
• Use Van Helsing’s crossbow, blades, and special weapons to defeat enemies
• Explore gothic castles, graveyards, and cursed villages inspired by the film
• Unique handheld adaptation separate from the console versions

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

While the console editions of Van Helsing were often compared to the Devil May Cry series, the GBA version carved out its own identity as a 2D monster-hunting adventure. Its atmospheric style and gothic presentation make it one of the darker movie tie-ins available on Nintendo’s handheld, giving it a niche appeal among collectors.

Additional Details

• Variant: Standard Release
• Genre: Action Adventure
• Year Released: 2004
• Publisher: Vivendi Universal
• Developer: Saffire
• ESRB Rating: T - Teen
• UPC: 020626722339
• SKU: 2680
• Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
• Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
• Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)

Important Information

• Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
• *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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