Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Nintendo DS

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

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Critic Rating
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About

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is a side-scrolling action RPG where you switch between two hunters, Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin, to explore Dracula's castle and defeat the vampire Brauner. Set in 1944, Jonathan wields the Vampire Killer whip while Charlotte casts magic. You'll navigate eight painted worlds hidden within the castle, solve puzzles using each character's unique abilities, and acquire new skills and weapons. Your decisions determine which of multiple endings you receive.

Storyline

Portrait of Ruin takes place in the fictional universe of the Castlevania series. The series' premise is the conflict between the vampire hunters of the Belmont clan and the immortal vampire Dracula. The story occurs in Dracula's castle and is set in 1944 Europe during World War II. In addition to the castle, the main characters explore various different paintings that have been constructed by the villain named Brauner. The paintings act as portals to new areas and feature a distinct look that is different from the main castle.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story9.1h
Main + Extra11.9h
Completionist23.1h
All Styles11.3h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 10/9/2026

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Multiplayer

Online Co-opUp to 2

Languages

LanguageSupport
JapaneseInterface
EnglishInterface

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Game Info

Release Date11/16/2006
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
PlatformsNintendo DS
GenresPlatform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
IGDB Rating76/100 (93)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Action
Fantasy
Horror

Perspectives

Side view

Release Dates

Nintendo DSNov 16, 2006
Nintendo DSDec 5, 2006
Nintendo DSMar 9, 2007
Nintendo DSMar 16, 2007