The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Free DLC Update Now Available
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Included in update v1.1.00 for free

The Scenario DLC enables players to fight high-level monsters that are above the level 30 threshold throughout the new levels reachable from the Secret Lair. Additional levels will be added to the Scenario DLC throughout the year along with unique in-game items and spectacular boss fights. After future updates, players will earn ’’Heroic Deeds” to boost their character to an even more legendary status as they slay the mysterious threats to the world of Borgovia.

Good hunt, fellow Hunters!

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.1.00

Known issues:
The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please play it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.

Balance changes:
- Lady Katarina has percentage based HP regeneration on each difficulty level.

Fixed bugs:
Multiplayer:
- Fixed an issue with Snowpelt.
- Fixed a Multiplayer-related issue with the Parry skill.
- Players cannot teleport outside the map anymore.
- Custom colors of other players work correctly.

General:
- Fixed a rare issue where Lady Katarina forgot which combat form she used last time.
- Fixed the second Set bonus of the Ravenscar Belt. (Giving some Weapon Damage bonus to a Belt doesn't really help much )
- Items couldn’t get dropped inside terrain objects.
- Whirlwind Ornithopters fixed.
- Wasp Ornithopter fixed.
- Assault Ornithopter fixed.
- Some pathfinding improvements have been implemented.

New features:
- Scenario Mode is available in the game.
- Achievements got in-game icons.
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31 May 2013The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.0.07

Known issues:
- The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please play it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.

Fixed bugs:
- Multiplayer:
- The Server Browser periodically refreshes the list.
- A new column and filter is introduced for searching regional games. (Regional games have lower Ping and thus less lag.)
- "Safety" column removed. Games are available to play if your selected Character shares this option. (Characters stored solely in Steam Cloud can join games featuring similar Characters only. Same rule applies to Hardcore Characters.)
- Fixed an issue which sometimes applied after rejecting to join a Bossfight.
- Fixed an issue with the Drunken Man (remained clickable if the client clicked on him).
- Being invited to a Bossfight automatically cancels any teleportation attempts.
- Players see the traps placed by the host.
- Players can be kicked from the game during the waiting period before Bossfights.
- The client returns to the Main Menu if the host disconnects during loading (loading screen).
- Fixed an issue where conversations got stuck on the screen sometimes.
- NPCs and critters synchronized.
- When a conversation starts all the players are halted.
- Fixed some issues with scripts restarting sometimes.

- General
- Fixed an issue with the Lightning Collectors quest.
- Fixed an issue with the Lost in the Ink quest.
- Fixed an issue with Lady Katarina when she wandered off to gather loot after you respawned, leaving you all alone...
- Fixed a rare crash near the Gorgon Pass Bridge.
- Fixed an issue with the Harpies coming out of the Wishing Well.
- Fixed an issue with the effect of the Earthquake spell.
- Your latest Character appears in the Main Menu (even if you only have Online Characters).
- Fixed an issue with Skill reset.
- The Credits button in the Main Menu closes all other windows.
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31 May 2013The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.0.06

Known issues:
- The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please play it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.

Fixed bugs:
- Fixed the bug of the Riddle Wisp drops.
- Fixed some issues of the Hungarian localization.
- Fixed the sounds of the Dreadknecht, Behemoth and Mouthbeast monsters.
- Fixed a bug what makes you unable to respawn in the town
-Multiplayer:
- Some bandwith optimization have been made
- Fixed the camera at the cutscene of Saffi in the Dreadworks
- Fixed bug with exiting and recreating a multiplayer game
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29 May 2013The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.0.05

Known issues:
- The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please play it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.
- The cutscene after the Lair Siege might trigger once again even if you have done that quest before patch 1.0.05.
- Options are reset in 1.0.05. Sorry for the inconvenience – we had to do it for “greater good”.

Performance:
- Sync CPU to GPU is enabled (default).
- Affect GUI Resolution (Fullscreen) is enabled (default).

Balance changes:
- Second siege slightly weakened

Fixed bugs:
- Multiplayer:
- It should no longer try to join to a friend, when double clicked on them, and they are not in a game.
- There are some quest rewards what you no longer receive, if you have already received once( like ability points, skill points, skills )
- Some performance fixes

- You can now use the Enchanter again.
- Lagging in Lair Sieges fixed
- Fixed "Lair Protected" message at second Lair Siege.
- Fixed a random bug at Borislav's Statue
- Fixed an issue where the active Objective list disappeared after a Lair Siege.
- Fixed the XP requirement of Lady Katarina's 20th level.
- Fixed exploit - Lady Katarina does not return automatically if teleport cancelled.
- Splitting quest item stacks is not possible anymore

New Features
- Polish language available (subtitles only, no audio support)
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28 May 2013The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.0.04

Known issues:
- The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please play it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.
Fixed bugs:
- Multiplayer:
- Fixed several issues with the server list in different resolutions.
- Fixed a bug that could cause your character to teleport off screen making it impossible to move.
- Fixed a bug where you joined a multiplayer game and get “Quest Completed” windows for every quest that the host has completed.
- Fixed a bug where your character started outside the map when you loaded a multiplayer game.
- Fixed a bug that could potentially cause inconsistencies in single player after playing a multiplayer game (doors not opening, NPCs missing, etc.).

- Lady Katarina shouldn't run away from harmful spells if the player is also standing in them (e.g. if the enemy uses Harmful Sigil she does not try to escape if you are also in the area of the spell).
- Lady Katarina no longer flees from spells that have a very short duration (like explosions).
- Spirit Guardian no longer aid while Lady Katarina is away for shopping.
- The Potions used by Lady Katarina are no longer counted for unlocking the Drinker Perk.
- Fixed an issue with the Sphere of Timelessness. (It no longer causes enemies to become invisible and frozen if you exit and return.)
- Fixed the tooltip of Earthbound Soul for the Earthquake skill. It reduces the Mana cost by 15% from now on.
- Fixed an issue of the Inventory at Forge, Enchant, etc. windows. Right-Clicking on an unusable item (i.e. that you can't use on that particular window) no longer try to equip the item.
- Fixed an issue where summoned monsters could bypass the effect of the Sphere of Timelessness.
- Ray of Destruction uses Rage properly when using PowerUps.
- Fixed a major issue with the Lair Siege where the Werewolf companions of Breda were immune to Grind-O-Pit™ traps. (Breda is still immune to all traps thanks to his trap disabling device.)
- Fixed an issue with the DPS of certain skills.
- Fixed an issue with elevators and direct moving.
- Fixed an issue with the Puddle of Goo (not having a proper effect and not being clickable).
- Fixed the crash at the end of the second Lair Siege.
- Fixed an issue where you could end up stuck in the Lair after quitting and returning while the Siege was in progress.
- Vrikolaks in the Werewolf Den spawn properly.
- Fixed an issue where Vrikolaks spawned out of the map.
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28 May 2013The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.0.03

Known issues:
- The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please play it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.
Balance changes:
- HP of some champion creatures adjusted in Chapter3
- Some of the random encounters changed

Fixed bugs:
- Multiplayer:
- Fixed a bug: the client player could teleport inside of the wall making him unable to move.
- Added a new line to the tooltip of other player which indicates where the other player is.
- Active quests window fixed (the current progression appears there after joining)
- Version check inserted before joining an online game (configuration files and game version)
- Pressing the “Go online” option in Single no longer shows "Empty name!" but "'s game" instead.
- "Resurrect" appears when you point at a dead character.
- Fixed path finding problems
- "Show Allied HP Bar" option displays the name of the other players above the HP bar.

- Blackthorn item name fixed
- Baskerville Antiques set bonuses fixed
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27 May 2013The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.0.02

Known issues:
- The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please play it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.
Balance changes:
- The damage of the Explosive Round PowerUp has been adjusted.

Fixed bugs:
- Multiplayer
- Fixed a lot of crash/disconnects.
- Should no longer put you out off the map (the black screen problem)
- The matchmaking window no longer lists lobbies where you can't join (You do not meet the requirements to enter the server). You can still see these servers if you press the "Show full rooms" button.

- Researching the Thunderthr-O-Wer™ properly removes the Trap Plan item from the inventory.
- Music changes properly after the Siege of the Lair
- Fixed some issues that potentially caused FPS drop and stuttering when the game launched from Steam.
- Different types of Vermin have their own race.
- If Lady Katarina is sent to do shopping, then you also start shopping she concludes her transactions right away. (With her usual reduction in the selling price, of course!)
- Some localization issues fixed in German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese language versions
- The music plays correctly in the Old Town
- The icon and the text of the Ice Bolt spell appear properly
- Fixed effects (e.g. shooting effect)
- Katarina does not change form during Circle of Timelessness
- Fixed ambient sounds on the Rooftop and Old Town maps
- Repeating starting cutscenes (on certain maps) fixed
- Icons added to Achievements

New features:
- 1824x1026 resolution is added
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24 May 2013The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Update Released
Product Update - Valve
Updates to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.

Major changes include:

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing v1.0.01

Known issues:
- The multiplayer game still has some issues. Please use it with a character created for the multiplayer only because data loss may occur sometimes.

Balance changes:
- The Blood Rabbit is a lot stronger now.
- The monsters in the Sewers around the Secret Lair are weaker now.
- The final wave of attackers in the Siege of the Secret Lair has been reduced in numbers.
- The price of some epic items has been modified.
- The shooting range of the Dreadknechts has been decreased

Fixed bugs:
- Multiplayer
 Fixed an issue at "Online character" saving.
 A lot of crash/disconnect issues have been fixed.
 The ping column has been removed from the game list.

- Fixed an issue with the audio volumes.
- Fixed an issue with Veteran Domovoys AI.
- Fixed an issue with the scrollbar in the Ink Gate window.
- The final boss will talk your head off - like he should do.
- The outro movie is played when the final boss has collapsed - not when he gets the killing blow.
- You could only select from the first 10 skills you've learned even though there are 11 active skills. This has been fixed.
- Fixed crash on the Artifact Forge window.
- Fixed an issue with conversations in different resolutions.
- Localisation issues have been fixed in the German, Spanish, Hungarian and Portuguese language versions.
- Cloak appears properly on Van Helsing when the equipped item is changed.
- The area of the bridge detonation cutscene has been adjusted (it could be avoided)
- Fixed a bug with the customize button. (It didn't save your settings if you used online character.)

New features:
- 2560x1080 and 6052x1200 resolutions are supported.

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GenericBadGuy said:

I'll give it the fact that it is a lot more impressive than I thought a Van Helsing game would be. I didn't really see the Diablo aspect coming either. Seems like a Steam sale game.

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• How is the loot?
• Does the game have randomized areas?
• What graphics options are there?
• How extensive is the co-op?
• Can you make 'builds'?
• Does it run well?
• What sets it apart from other games in the genre outside lore and artstyle?
• Does it have unique mobs?
• Pets?, if so what do they do?
• Does it have modding potential?
• Does it have sidequests?

SmashN'Grab said:

What would "Sync CPU to GPU" do? I don't think I've ever seen an option for that in another game before.

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KKRT00 said:

Thats quite a nice set of options.

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smr00 said:

Not a fan of it's combat mechanics, there is no real variety like a torchlight/diablo. You are stuck with swords (not a fan) and pistols (which get boring) The world they tried to create was interesting and there some interesting story beats but i just can't seem to get back into the game. I put like 4-5 hours into the beta and that was more then enough time. The game suffers from only having one class which is helsing. You are stuck using 2 of the most overused combat styles in ARPGs. When i play a ARPG i want variety because 90% of an ARPG is plowing through enemies and if you don't offer real variety it gets boring QUICK.

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smr00 said:

Played the beta and continued that save last night for another 2 hours and couldn't get back into the game.

Not a fan of it's combat mechanics, there is no real variety like a torchlight/diablo. You are stuck with swords (not a fan) and pistols (which get boring) The world they tried to create was interesting and there some interesting story beats but i just can't seem to get back into the game. I put like 4-5 hours into the beta and that was more then enough time. The game suffers from only having one class which is helsing. You are stuck using 2 of the most overused combat styles in ARPGs. When i play a ARPG i want variety because 90% of an ARPG is plowing through enemies and if you don't offer real variety it gets boring QUICK.

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ashley678 said:

this game comes out in like 1 day on steam, it looks fairly interesting from seeing the steam page but im guessing its gonna bomb been no press around it at all. coming out on 360 too

the graphics look pretty awesome tho 4 player co-op too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XZrkF4Dols

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andregnreis said:

Game is surprisingly cool for the $15 asking price. Ive been playing it for 5 hours and enjoying it a lot. They have some good ideas like a rage meter that you can use to buff your spells and the graphics are quite good. Variety is lacking. There are no random maps and every enemy spawns in the same place. Id like also to see more magic variety and I dont know how to change spells on the fly, so Im usually stuck with my main attack and just one spell on the right button, wich can lead to tedious repetition.

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Markoff_Chaney said:

I have been enjoying this game quite a lot and, even though some people are experiencing issues with Co-Op, developer support has been stellar and they have been working seemingly tirelessly to keep fixing/patching things. 4 patches thus far since release.

As noted above, it doesn't have quite the in depth skill tree as some other ARPGs do, but it does have a story and characters which are memorable and the systems that are there are done quite well. Most everything appears to be voice acted and I enjoy the graphics as well as the music. I had some odd stuttering I was able to overcome with Sync CPU to GPU option in the advanced video settings.

Even though you only have one avatar to play with, Abraham Van Helsing, one can essentially build a ranged character, a melee character or a magic centric character and each plays differently. Your companion allows for greater strategic use as to when they use a health potion, how they attack or if they function as a passive buff as well as being a mule that you can modify what/how they pick up. Customization is not that much in character creation, outside of color differentials. You can customize your skills though, and with the use of the Rage mechanic, it can really change what/how you play.

You can switch between ranged and melee with R and Tab will allow you to switch between 2 predefined special powers you use. You can also select any of your powers/skills on the fly by assigning them to a key between F1-F8 and then pressing the key.

Loot itemization is good and seems to cover the gamut of affixes and and, as mentioned above, you can equip some loot on your spectral companion as well to modify her to work more effectively as a ranged or melee character. There are some interesting crafting/combining/gambling mechanics as well. Don't be afraid to spend your money.

The world is not randomized. The world also, albeit in a somewhat crude fashion, does change how it reacts to you in at least one situation, based on how you solve a quest, allowing for some more replayability. I love randomized worlds, but I'm also a sucker for well designed content, and this content is well designed and thought out with hidden delights to discover. I would wish for an endgame that had a randomized dungeon or bottomless monster pit, but I'm not sure that would fit in the mythos or the rest of the game. Maybe in subsequent chapters? Your character will be able to transfer to the other chapters in the game, so say the devs.

The game seems to end at Act 3 and there is a level cap of 30 which is attainable solely through running through the game once. No discernible New Game +. Mobs do not respawn (which is actually nice when you exit and come back and don't have repop all around). With respawn, I could see one outleveling the content easily which does not appear to level with you. Standard difficutly levels are in place, with a chance for better loot at harder difficulties and in HC as well.

I've played a good 5-6 hours or so and truly enjoyed what I've done thus far, even if I've only gotten to the beginning of Act 2 on my ranged character. I've easily already gotten my 15$ out of it and will continue playing and quite likely get the next 2 installments in the series. As someone who has enjoyed ARPGs for well over 10 years, I find this a welcome addition to the genre and look forward to hopping back in here shortly with my newly created melee character.

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Heavy said:

Great impressions. Sounds really cool and I like the setting. Is there a decent narrative?

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Markoff_Chaney said:

Glad to be of service!

In my opinion, there is a good narrative. I'm only a bit over 1/3 of the way through so it could all fall apart, but the banter and the interaction with NPCs really leads toward you feeling invested in the game world and characters. There definitely is a progression in the story as well, and I'm sure it will continue to be fleshed out in the 2 coming chapters (part 2 to come in 6 months and the third in 1 year to finish the arc) and, maybe, the free DLC promised as post release support by Neocore. On that note, they released the fifth patch today, showing they really do care about fixing issues and taking care of their fans/players/licensee purchasers.

There is some levity as there are jokes referential to literature and other games. It doesn't take itself too seriously, but it's serious in its execution, if that makes sense. Consistently dark but I smile at some of the quips. Not to the levels of absurdity that Sacred 2 offered in some places, if that's a good benchmark.

I did forget the 2 allowable tricks and auras as well. The auras are always on and the tricks are the aforementioned 2 skills with long cooldowns. They both appear to come from a pool of 8, even though you only start with one.

There is quite a bit of customization that isn't apparent at first glance of the trees while allowing for that D2 feeling of bumping your favorite skills up for that minmaxer in all of us. Respecs are done in a point by point basis at certain trainers obtainable after a side quest and later on I'm sure.

I'm only too happy to answer any other questions anyone may have, if I can. This is a really enjoyable game that I would have had no issues paying double for and I do love a well crafted world. It's only more enjoyable with friends.

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Santar said:

Unfortunately the combat looks very dull, there's absolutely no hit reactions on the enemies.

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antitrop said:

I wish this game was getting more attention. It's very good and I'm having a ton of fun despite a frame rate lower than Crysis 3.

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Gez said:

I will pick it but I never buy anything at full price, i always get my stuff at 75% off.

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antitrop said:

Waiting what could be like 3-4 months to save $10 seems kind of weird to me, but I suppose if it's the principle of the thing...

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