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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch • 2013

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Quick resume

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Engaging companion with witty dialogue
    • Challenging and strategic combat
    • Gothic-steampunk atmosphere
    • Character and companion customization
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Short game length and limited replayability
    • Some bugs and technical issues
    • Repetitive enemy types and quests
    • Static maps with limited exploration
    • Lack of deep story complexity

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to build characters and companion skills, respec at any time, and choose playstyle (melee, ranged, magic)."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat requires skillful positioning and strategy, with challenging enemies and a variety of skills to master."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single player and cooperative play with friends, no strong emphasis on ranked or competitive modes."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Game length is moderate (~15-20 hours), with some replayability via scenarios and new game+ modes, but limited by static maps and level cap."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports multiplayer co-op up to 4 players and companion AI that assists in combat and inventory management."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize character and companion builds, skill trees, and equipment, but maps and quests are mostly static and repetitive."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared progress rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark gothic-steampunk fantasy setting with humorous dialogue provides immersive escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Skill respec, multiple classes, and companion customization encourage experimentation with builds."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Maps are handcrafted and static, with some secrets and side quests, but limited exploration variety."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character and companion customization allow some self-expression, though visual options are limited."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with gothic, steampunk, and supernatural themes in an imaginative fictional world."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some social interaction through co-op and shared achievements, but primarily single player experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Character and companion progression through leveling, skill trees, and item upgrades provide learning and development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and exploration, not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some emotional connection through companion dialogue and character interactions, but limited to surface-level."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Players mainly control their own character and companion; no strong leadership or group management roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Leveling, skill upgrades, item collection, and glory points system drive character progression."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Gameplay can be challenging and tense, especially at higher difficulties, but also enjoyable and engaging."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals, sound, and combat effects provide moderate sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      -3

      "Achievements and multiplayer exist but social recognition is not a primary motivator."

    • Story
      2

      "Storyline and character dialogue are present and engaging but not deeply complex or surprising."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and skill builds require planning and tactical thinking, especially to manage large enemy groups."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Challenging combat and enemy encounters create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Good value for price, especially on sale, with solid gameplay and content for the cost."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay involves combat, killing monsters, and destruction."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must manage health, resources, and avoid death in challenging combat scenarios."

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