The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

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In "The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III," players tackle the aftermath of Borgovia's civil war in this final chapter of the gothic-noir trilogy. Six playable classes, including the melee-specialist, are available for players to battle an arch-villain and uncover the city's darkest secrets. The game features a thrilling conclusion filled with eerie events and sinister foes, testing players' skills and wit.

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 449 reviews

story59 positive mentions

stability37 negative mentions

The game features engaging storytelling and humor, continuing the narrative from the previous installments.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, creating an immersive gothic world.
The co-op gameplay is enjoyable, allowing friends to team up and tackle challenges together.

The skill system has been simplified, limiting character customization and build diversity.
There is no character import from previous games, which feels disappointing for returning players.
The game is shorter than its predecessors, with a level cap of 30 and fewer side quests.

story
240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III" serves as a conclusion to the trilogy, tying up character arcs and introducing new twists, though opinions on its execution vary widely. While some players appreciate the engaging atmosphere and character development, others criticize the plot for being rushed, lacking depth, and feeling repetitive compared to earlier installments. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, with many recommending it primarily for those who have followed the series to see how the story concludes.
- “The plot wraps up the storyline beautifully, bringing closure to long-standing arcs while introducing new twists.”
- “Another notable feature of the game is its vibrant and well-crafted world, filled with interesting characters and engaging storylines.”
- “The story is very much this game's strong point.”
- “The story lacks the depth and engagement found in the earlier installments, and character development falls short.”
- “The dialogue is often uninspired, and the plot struggles to maintain player interest throughout the game.”
- “The story is painfully short and feels rushed, the final boss fight is a joke and an absolute pushover, the level cap has been halved back down to 30, and the skill tree has also been dramatically reduced to a tree that's even smaller than the one in the original game.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many praising its engaging mechanics, character customization, and satisfying combat that offers a blend of hack-and-slash action and RPG elements. However, some players criticize the repetitiveness, lack of innovation compared to previous installments, and technical issues that detract from the overall experience. While the game introduces new classes and mechanics, opinions vary on whether these changes enhance or dilute the gameplay quality.
- “The game expertly combines engaging storytelling, a rich atmosphere, and challenging gameplay that kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “It strikes the perfect balance between challenging gameplay and engaging storytelling, providing countless hours of entertainment.”
- “The gameplay is awesome, and is very reminiscent of Diablo II.”
- “While the gameplay mechanics remain intact, the uninspired story, lackluster visuals, and a general sense of repetitiveness prevent it from standing out in a genre filled with more compelling options.”
- “Gameplay has changed since the previous games, because instead of 3 character classes we now have 6, which are underpowered versions of the previous ones, each of them has their own skills that define your playstyle, but they do not look so original as the previous classes.”
- “The gameplay is familiar and classes unique but the standout feature of this game is the story and characters.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Van Helsing III are generally praised for their gothic art style and atmospheric design, effectively capturing the essence of the monster-hunting world. While some players appreciate the stunning visuals and attention to detail, others note issues such as graphical glitches, repetitive environments, and a lack of innovation compared to newer titles. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not groundbreaking, with some players expressing disappointment in character models and the game's resolution options.
- “The dark and gothic art style perfectly captures the essence of the monster-hunting world.”
- “Finally, Van Helsing III features stunning visuals and a fantastic musical score that sets the perfect tone for this epic conclusion to the series.”
- “Great graphics and awesome storytelling.”
- “Van Helsing III delivers a gothic-inspired world with a decent level of detail, but it falls short of pushing graphical boundaries.”
- “While serviceable, the visuals may not leave a lasting impression.”
- “The worst thing about this game, for me, was the graphical glitches that occurred.”
humor
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by sharp, witty writing and clever pop culture references that resonate with fans, although some players feel it leans more serious compared to previous installments. While many appreciate the amusing dialogues and darkly sardonic humor, others find certain jokes and references overdone or lacking in depth. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay, balancing the darker themes present in the story.
- “The writing is sharp and witty, filled with humor and clever references that fans of the series will appreciate.”
- “If you want to relax by punishing hordes of monsters while picking up shiny loot, and you don't want complicated builds or thinking which item is better, all the while being blown away by the hilarious dialogues between characters - take it.”
- “I generally don't like hack'n'slash games, and this is perfectly average from the point of view of gameplay, but what is truly inspired is the settings: a genius mix of gothic fantasy and steampunk, enriched by a quirky sense of humor and brilliant parodies and references to the wider world of fantasy and pop culture.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and graphical glitches that significantly detract from the overall experience. Many players have experienced frustrating issues, including crashes to desktop and unresponsive gameplay, leading to a consensus that the game feels unfinished and poorly polished. While a few users reported minimal issues, the overwhelming feedback suggests that the game is currently plagued by stability problems that hinder enjoyment.
- “It has no glitches, errors, or anything like that; it plays just like the first.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any issues at all.”
- “A lot of reviews complain that this game is buggy and crashes to desktop.”
- “The game is so buggy and ridden with random crashes that it breaks co-op.”
- “Garbage, full of glitches, unfinished product for sure.”
music
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The music in the Van Helsing series is generally praised for its ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its gothic ambiance and emotional impact, particularly in key moments. While some tracks may not be particularly memorable or as strong as those in previous installments, the overall quality remains high, contributing effectively to the game's visual and narrative experience. The soundtrack is described as soothing and inspiring, though some players feel it repeats too often compared to earlier games in the franchise.
- “The soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere, providing a suitable backdrop to the gothic setting.”
- “Finally, Van Helsing III features stunning visuals and a fantastic musical score that sets the perfect tone for this epic conclusion to the series.”
- “Still the same stunning visuals, insanely awesome music, and humor in one of my favorite genres... just done right.”
- “The soundtrack is also shorter; perhaps not in actual minute length, but I found it was repeating itself more often than in the previous games.”
- “I don't know, I guess I would give this game so far about a 4 out of 10... would maybe give it a 5, but the music really sucks too... maybe it gets better... at this point I'm just going to go back to VH1 and finish playing that... not sure if I will come back to this one.”
- “Bugs are everywhere: no monsters appear during tower defense, some achievements don't work, crashes to desktop, freeze when loading cutscene, missing background music, some chests cannot open, items sometimes dropped in places that you can't reach... and more.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with many players appreciating the multiple difficulty levels, character classes, and side quests that encourage revisiting the game. However, some reviewers noted a lack of depth and variety in gameplay, leading to a perception of low replay value compared to genre giants. While certain elements like secrets and multiplayer modes enhance replayability, others feel it falls short, particularly for those who prefer a more rewarding experience.
- “With multiple difficulty levels, side quests, and collectibles, there's plenty of replay value to keep you coming back.”
- “The inclusion of multiple character classes and difficulty levels adds a degree of replayability.”
- “Each chapter of the game has a number of secrets that you can easily miss on your first playthrough, which can add to replayability.”
- “There is no replayability in adv 1+2+3 because you can't finish the game with one character.”
- “Its not very rewarding in terms of item drops and replayability.”
- “Attention was mainly given to quantity, instead of quality, with lots of great ideas not being implemented correctly, gameplay that feels repetitive, and, finally, a replay value that is extremely low when compared to the one found in the genre's big ones.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging storytelling, gothic setting, and strong character personalities, enhanced by excellent graphics, music, and voice acting. While some players find the atmosphere lacking in depth, many appreciate the combination of humor and immersive world-building that keeps them entertained throughout. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, reminiscent of classic titles like Diablo 2, making it enjoyable for both ARPG fans and newcomers.
- “The game expertly combines engaging storytelling, a rich atmosphere, and challenging gameplay that kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “The soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere, providing a suitable backdrop to the gothic setting.”
- “I would say it's closest to Diablo 2 in atmosphere and genre from what I've played so far, including Diablo 3 and others (Diablo 2 is still better though).”
- “Still love the atmosphere of the game and the witty conversations between Van Helsing and Katarina.”
- “Love this series for the atmosphere, campy humor from Katarina, and challenging gameplay.”
character development
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the integration of Slavic folklore and references to other media, while others criticize the lack of depth and engagement compared to earlier installments. Visual design is noted as appealing, but overall character development is seen as insufficient, lacking the polish and features present in previous titles.
- “Despite leaving steampunk climates, the game works well with all the magical environments. Slavic folklore is explained in greater detail, and character development has improved significantly. The references to other media are also unbeatable.”
- “I am not a big ARPG fan, but this game has always had enough character development and other RPG elements to keep me interested.”
- “Visually, it looks good and the character designs are great.”
- “The story lacks the depth and engagement found in the earlier installments, and character development falls short.”
- “Not really credible as there were no real scenes of character development with her so far.”
- “- Lacks features from previous games in the character development area.”
optimization
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Overall, user reviews on optimization are mixed; while some players report smooth performance with no crashes, others experience significant FPS issues and stuttering gameplay, suggesting that the game may not be well-optimized for all systems. Despite appealing graphics, the performance inconsistencies have led to frustration among users, particularly those with capable hardware.
- “My game has run smoothly, with 0 crashes, and has been fun so far.”
- “The graphics are nice and well optimized.”
- “Not optimized like others... frequently ran into FPS issues.”
- “My computer can run Diablo III perfectly, but this game appears to be struggling, which leads me to believe this game is very poorly optimized and looks nothing like the many videos they have of it.”
- “You'll half swing, then step forward, half swing, step forward over and over, doing this stuttering Mike J. Fox crap and will never actually hit the enemy.”
emotional
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The emotional impact of the game is mixed; while the soundtrack effectively evokes strong feelings, even prompting tears in some players, the voice acting falls short in delivering the necessary emotional depth. Additionally, frustrations with gameplay mechanics detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “An even better soundtrack – the first time in the lair and listening with headphones, I even shed a tear – they really managed to continue the unique soundtrack of the series while still alluding to themes from the previous titles!”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, citing a clunky skill system and repetitive enemy encounters that detract from the experience. The lack of side quests and puzzles compared to previous installments contributes to a more grind-heavy gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony as players quickly reach the level cap and farm scenarios with similar characters. Overall, the grinding is viewed negatively, with hopes for future DLC to enhance the experience.
- “I was about to uninstall this 3 or 4 times because of what I thought at the time was a clunky, unintuitive skill system and tedious enemies that needed to be kited around while popping shots backwards until they die.”
- “The game has fewer side quests and puzzles than the previous installments, which makes the game more grindy, and that's not a good thing.”
- “Don't expect too much. I hope there will be some nice DLC or add-ons, but you reach level 30 in about 3 hours easily, and after farming some scenarios, you are quite well geared and just replay with other characters.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a rushed cash grab, leading to mixed feelings among users; while the low price is appreciated, many feel that the execution lacks depth and effort, suggesting that the developers may have prioritized other projects over this one.
- “It's difficult to recommend anything that leaves a strong impression of being a rushed cash grab, but for the low price, I think it stands on its own merits.”
- “Seems like they had a lot of good ideas but just half-assed it... like a quick cash grab so they could work on other projects/games.”