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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing 3 - cover.jpg
 
|cover        = The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing 3 - cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 22, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 22, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 22, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 22, 2015}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing-iii|64}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|490/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing-iii|64}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing-iii|71}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing }}
 
|steam appid  = 359900
 
|steam appid  = 359900
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1433492892
 +
|hltb        = 26443
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing-iii
 +
|wikipedia    =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
|wikipedia    =  
+
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/359900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1433492892|van_helsing_series|for game series}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/359900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Steam | 359900 | Steam | |}}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_incredible_adventures_of_van_helsing_final_cut | DRM-free | Complete series bundle. | | Windows}}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 359900 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NeocoreGames\Van Helsing 3\SaveGame\{{p|uid}}\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
{{Video settings
+
{{Image|VanHelsing3 Gameplay.jpg|Gameplay settings.}}
 +
{{Image|VanHelsing3 Video.jpg|Basic video settings.}}
 +
{{Image|VanHelsing3 VideoAdv.jpg|Advanced video settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
+
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
|windowed                  = unknown
+
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = On/Off
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
|high frame rate            = unknown
+
|upscaling notes            =  
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|vsync                      = true
|color blind                = unknown
+
|vsync notes                = Also controlled by <code>Sync CPU to GPU</code>
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =  
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              = Set <code>FPS Limit</code> to <code>No Limit</code>
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
{{Input settings
+
{{ii}} The game must be restarted to enable/disable controller support.
|key remap                = unknown
+
{{Image|VanHelsing3 Keybindings.jpg|Keybindings.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  =  
+
|controller support notes  = Game uses unique interface if controller is used.
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = false
|full controller notes    = <!-- Don't set it to true, unless you've played the game and tested it -->
+
|full controller notes    = Cannot select web links; otherwise, can be fully controlled.
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|VanHelsing3 Audio.jpg|Audio settings.}}
|separate volume          = unknown
+
{{Audio
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Sound effects, Battle sounds, Speech, and Terrain sounds
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = false
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be enabled.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |language  = Portuguese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 4
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 4
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-incredible-adventures-of-van.html Helix Mod: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-incredible-adventures-of-van.html Helix Mod: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
|creative senz3d            =
 
|creative senz3d notes      =
 
|leap motion controller      =
 
|leap motion controller notes=
 
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
|oculus rift                =
 
|oculus rift notes          =
 
|razer hydra                =
 
|razer hydra notes          =
 
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===General crash/startup/blackscreen issues=== <!-- "General" as in "listed in the developer's official crash/startup/blackscreen issue resolution Steam Community discussion." -->
+
===General crash/startup/blackscreen issues===<!-- "General" as in "listed in the developer's official crash/startup/blackscreen issue resolution Steam Community discussion." -->
 +
 
 
====Missing Windows N media feature pack====
 
====Missing Windows N media feature pack====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install appropriate media feature pack|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/359900/discussions/1/617336568083148368/ Steam Community Discussion - Crash, Start Issue, Blackscreen]</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Install appropriate media feature pack|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/359900/discussions/1/617336568083148368/ Steam Community Discussion - Crash, Start Issue, Blackscreen]</ref>}}
+
* [https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=16546 Windows 7]
* Windows 7: [https://www.microsoft.com/hu-hu/download/details.aspx?id=16546]
+
* [https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=40744 Windows 8.1]
* Windows 8.1: [https://www.microsoft.com/hu-hu/download/details.aspx?id=40744]
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
====Corrupt game data====
 
====Corrupt game data====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Verify game cache|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Verify game cache|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
+
 
}}
 
 
====Corrupt registry entry====
 
====Corrupt registry entry====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete game's registry entry|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete game's registry entry|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
+
# Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games</code>
# Run <code>regedit.exe</code>.
 
# Navigate to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games</code>
 
 
# Delete <code>VanHelsing 3</code>.
 
# Delete <code>VanHelsing 3</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
====Video player issues====
 
====Video player issues====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Rename the game's Videos folder|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Rename the game's Videos folder|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
+
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>.
# Navigate to {{P|game}}
 
 
# Rename the <code>Videos</code> folder.
 
# Rename the <code>Videos</code> folder.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
====Video resolution issues====
 
====Video resolution issues====
 
=====GUI resolution conflicts=====
 
=====GUI resolution conflicts=====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change registry settings|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change registry settings|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
+
# Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3</code>
# Run <code>regedit.exe</code>.
 
# Navigate to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3</code>
 
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change <code>AffectGUIResolution</code> to <code>1</code>.
 
# Change <code>AffectGUIResolution</code> to <code>1</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
=====Cannot set fullscreen resolution=====
 
=====Cannot set fullscreen resolution=====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Force 640x480 window|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Force 640x480 window|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
+
# Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3\Options</code>
# Run <code>regedit.exe</code>.
 
# Navigate to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3\Options</code>
 
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change <code>WindowStyle</code> and <code>Resolution</code> to <code>0</code>.
 
# Change <code>WindowStyle</code> and <code>Resolution</code> to <code>0</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
====Controller issues====
 
====Controller issues====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable controller support|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable controller support|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
+
# Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3</code>
# Run <code>regedit.exe</code>.
 
# Navigate to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3</code>
 
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change <code>ControllerEnabled</code> to <code>0</code>.
 
# Change <code>ControllerEnabled</code> to <code>0</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
====64-bit executable issues====
 
====64-bit executable issues====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Force 32-bit executable|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Force 32-bit executable|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
+
# Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3</code>
# Run <code>regedit.exe</code>.
 
# Navigate to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3</code>
 
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change one or more of the following registry entries:
 
# Change <code>Force32</code> to <code>1</code>.
 
# Change <code>Force32</code> to <code>1</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
====Conflicts with Steam features====
 
====Conflicts with Steam features====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam features|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam features|ref=<ref name="OfficialCrashBlack"/>}}
 
 
# Disable the Steam overlay.
 
# Disable the Steam overlay.
 
# Disable Steam Cloud support.
 
# Disable Steam Cloud support.
 
# Enter offline mode.
 
# Enter offline mode.
Notes:
+
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Attempt to run the game after each step until either the game successfully runs or all steps have been completed.
 
{{ii}} Attempt to run the game after each step until either the game successfully runs or all steps have been completed.
 
}}
 
}}
===Quest-specific issues===
 
====Missing ink grub on the Island of Terror====
 
{{ii}}During a quest, <!-- Which quest? -->the ink grub you are tasked to collect on the Island of Terror does not appear.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/359900/discussions/1/617336568077129282/ Steam Community Discussion - island of terror invisible ink grub]</ref>
 
{{--}}There is currently no fix or workaround.
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
|direct3d notes        = Minor issues with DirectX 11 shaders.<ref>[http://store.steampowered.com/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/519383914573830658 Steam Community Announcements - Van Helsing III Changelog - V1.0.2 - May 28]</ref>
+
|direct3d notes        = Minor issues with DirectX 11 shaders.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/359900/announcements/detail/169229043546014319|title=Van Helsing III Changelog - V1.0.2 - May 28 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3, 5
 
|shader model versions  = 3, 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes= DirectX only.
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP
+
|minOS    = XP SP3
|minCPU  = Dual Core CPU 2.0 GHz  
+
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz Dual Core
|minRAM  = 1GB RAM
+
|minRAM  = 2 GB
|minHD    = 20GB
+
|minHD    = 20 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD3850
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4000
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
+
|minGPU3  = Intel HD Graphics 4000
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 +
|minother = Broadband Internet connection
 +
 +
|recOS    = 7, 8
 +
|recCPU  = 2.5 GHz Quad Core
 +
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
 +
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5800
 +
|recDX    = 11
 +
}}
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 +
|minOS    = 10.6
 +
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz Dual Core
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|minHD    = 20 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4670
 +
|minGPU3  = Intel HD Graphics 4000
  
|recOS    = Vista, 7, 8
+
|recCPU  = 2.0 GHz Quad Core
|recCPU  = Quad Core CPU  2.0 GHz  
+
|recRAM  = 2 GB
|recRAM  = 2GB RAM
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 275 GTX
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4870
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD5770
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:35, 10 May 2023

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III cover
Developers
NeocoreGames
Release dates
Windows May 22, 2015
macOS (OS X) May 22, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 64
OpenCritic 64
IGDB 71
Taxonomy
Modes Multiplayer
Series The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III on IGDB
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III on MobyGames
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Key points

Numerous bugs, ranging from inability to collect key quest items to being unable to run the game.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Complete series bundle.
Windows
Steam
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Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359900/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NeocoreGames\Van Helsing 3\SaveGame\<user-id>\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359900/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.
Basic video settings.
Basic video settings.
Advanced video settings.
Advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
On/Off
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Also controlled by Sync CPU to GPU
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Set FPS Limit to No Limit
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

The game must be restarted to enable/disable controller support.
Keybindings.
Keybindings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Sound effects, Battle sounds, Speech, and Terrain sounds
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Cannot be enabled.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Portuguese

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
4

VR support

Issues unresolved

General crash/startup/blackscreen issues

Missing Windows N media feature pack

Install appropriate media feature pack[1]

Corrupt game data

Verify game cache[1]

Corrupt registry entry

Delete game's registry entry[1]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NeoCore Games
  2. Delete VanHelsing 3.

Video player issues

Rename the game's Videos folder[1]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Rename the Videos folder.

Video resolution issues

GUI resolution conflicts
Change registry settings[1]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3
  2. Change one or more of the following registry entries:
  3. Change AffectGUIResolution to 1.
Cannot set fullscreen resolution
Force 640x480 window[1]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3\Options
  2. Change one or more of the following registry entries:
  3. Change WindowStyle and Resolution to 0.

Controller issues

Disable controller support[1]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3
  2. Change one or more of the following registry entries:
  3. Change ControllerEnabled to 0.

64-bit executable issues

Force 32-bit executable[1]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NeoCore Games\VanHelsing 3
  2. Change one or more of the following registry entries:
  3. Change Force32 to 1.

Conflicts with Steam features

Disable Steam features[1]
  1. Disable the Steam overlay.
  2. Disable Steam Cloud support.
  3. Enter offline mode.

Notes

Attempt to run the game after each step until either the game successfully runs or all steps have been completed.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11 Minor issues with DirectX 11 shaders.[2]
OpenGL 2.0
Shader Model support 3, 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 4000
Intel HD Graphics 4000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other Broadband Internet connection
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
ATI Radeon HD 4670
Intel HD Graphics 4000


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References