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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Developer(s) Konami
Publisher(s) Konami
Release date(s) December 5, 2006
Genre(s) Adventure
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer
Rating(s) ESRB: Teen (Tn)
Platform(s) Nintendo DS
Media


Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is a game in Konami's Castlevania series of video games. The game was released on December 5, 2006 for the Nintendo DS.[1]

Contents

[edit] Story

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.


Portrait of Ruin gives the player control of two different characters: vampire hunter Jonathan Morris and the young sorceress Charlotte Aulin. Jonathan and Charlotte were childhood friends both descended from legendary clans devoted to the protection of mankind against the forces of evil. Jonathan Morris is the son of Castlevania: Bloodlines' hero, John Morris. Unlike the Belmont family, to whom they are related, the Morrises cannot use the full power of the legendary "Vampire Killer" whip by default. Charlotte Aulin is descended from the Fernandez/Belnades clan, a bloodline known for their magical prowess.

The Vampire Artist, Brauner, has revived Dracula's Castle in order to bring ruin to the world, and it is up to Jonathan and Charlotte to stop him. Upon reaching the castle, the pair are met with Vincent, a priest who was sent in order to assist in the destruction of Castlevania. While exploring the castle, they encounter a mysterious ghost by the alias of Wind, who is able to impart his knowledge and skills with the pair, while acting as a mentor towards Jonathan. Shortly afterwards, the pair discover one of Brauner's many portraits, used to control the castle powers. Understanding the composition of the Portrait, Charlotte was able to deduce that in order to sever the link, and essentially weaken Brauner, that they must enter the world inside the painting and destroy the evil within. After defeating the headless knight, Dullahan, they are met with Stella, who informs them that they had marginally weakened Brauner's powers.

After discovering the second portrait, Jonathan and Charlotte encounter Brauner himself, who denies any plot to revive Dracula, citing that he has no allegiance with the Dark Lord due to his continued failures. While traversing one of the many hallways, the pair eventually encounter Death, who is under the belief that Dracula has already been revived. When he discovers otherwise, Death understands the situation and devises a plot to use the young vampire hunters for his own needs.

Shortly after this, Jonathan and Charlotte encounter Stella in the Tower of Death, upon her defeat, drops a pendant revealing the true nature of the vampiric sisters, and the ghost Wind. After seeking the truth, Wind reveals that he is actually the ghost of Eric Lecarde, and that Stella and Loretta are his daughters, he asks that the pair try to find a way to restore them to their former selves. Later on, the pair encounter and challenge Death, despite Death's desire to not be associated with Brauner, and reluctantly fights them. After much exploration, Charlotte was able to learn the Sanctuary spell, a powerful spell with the innate ability to dispel the curse of vampirism, and allow the dead to rest in peace, it becomes clear that this is the only way to save Stella and Loretta, resulting in Jonathan and Charlotte hunting down the sisters in an attempt to rescue them.

After the relentless battle, Stella and Loretta regain their senses, and tell Jonathan they are able to awake the dormant powers of the Vampire Killer, though it could be deadly to Jonathan as he is not a direct descendant of the Belmont clan. Whether or not Jonathan takes them up on their offer is up to the player. If he does, he fights against the Whip's Memory; the spirit of the legendary Richter Belmont. After the battle, Jonathan was realized as the true heir to the Vampire Killer and was able to awaken its powers. Regardless of what choice the player makes, Jonathan is told that in order to defeat Brauner, he and Charlotte must enter Brauner's studio, which was sealed with the power of four locks. After gaining access to this studio, Jonathan and Charlotte are finally able to defeat Brauner, at which time he curses them and says he was only trying to protect his family. At this time, Death appears to deal the finishing blow to Brauner, thus destroying the seal on the Throne Room of the castle, and allowing Dracula's revival. To counter the two heroes, Dracula and Death form their own duo, with the two of them fighting Charlotte and Jonathan simultaneously. During the subsequent battle, Dracula and Death are nearly defeated, when Death offers his soul to Dracula, to awaken his true form. After a fierce battle, Dracula was finally defeated, and Castlevania destroyed. With his soul no longer bound to the castle, Eric was to soon fade from the Earth, and in one last goodbye, managed to see his daughters and tell them to not blame themselves. The adventure comes to a close with Jonathan, Charlotte, Stella and Loretta all frantically searching for Vincent, who is believed to be trapped in the rubble of Castlevania, unbeknownst to them, he was trying to catch up to them.

The Spoilers: end here.


[edit] Character Gallery

See also Portrait of Ruin Artwork

[edit] Main Protagonists

Jonathan Morris - Heir to the Vampire Killer Whip (playable)

Charlotte Aulin - Powerful sorceress (playable, John's partner)

Wind - The ghost of Eric Lecarde

Vincent Dorin - A priest sent to aid Jonathan and Charlotte, but requires them to pay for his services

[edit] Main Antagonists

Stella - The older vampire twin, strong with physical attacks (playable)

Loretta - The younger vampire twin, strong with magical attacks, especially ice (playable, Stella's partner)

Brauner - Vampire who controls Dracula's castle through magical paintings.

Death - Seeks to remove Brauner to return control of the castle to his master.

Dracula - The true master of the castle

[edit] Cameo Roles

Richter Belmont - Jonathan must defeat the whip's memory of Richter in order to use the Vampire Killer (playable)

Maria Renard - Richter Belmont's partner (playable)

Old Axe Armor - A female zombie wearing a suit of armor (playable)

Leon Belmont - his spirit lends his aid during their The Greatest Five attack

Trevor Belmont - also aids in the Greatest Five attack

Juste Belmont - also aids in the Greatest Five attack

Simon Belmont - also aids in the Greatest Five attack

Fake Sypha - a zombie who mimics Sypha

Fake Grant - a zombie who mimics Grant

[edit] Gameplay

Beta Screenshot:Morris and Aulin attack in tandem

Like "Julius mode" from Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, gamers will be able to switch freely between the two heroes to best utilize their abilities in the battle against the vampires' army. They will also be able to combine their powers to use combo attacks.[2]

Jonathan and Charlotte will explore environments such as Egyptian deserts and misty towns via paintings which Brauner has dispersed throughout the castle.[3] During the adventure, the heroes will fight over 150 enemies. As they progress, the duo will learn new skills and acquire equipment and items. Much of the equipment found is unique to each character (i.e. the Holy Veil is only for Charlotte, and the Samurai Helmet is only for Jonathan).[4]

Portrait of Ruin supports the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with a co-op mode and shop mode.[5]

Jonathan attacks a Sand Worm in the Sandy Grave.


[edit] Stages

In-Castle Stages

Portraits

Bonus Portraits

[edit] Bosses

Name Location HP EXP
Dullahan City of Haze 600 500
Behemoth Buried Chamber 800 1000
Keremet Great Stairway 666 2000
Astarte Sandy Grave 1500 3000
Legion Nation of Fools 2000 4000
Stella Tower of Death 2500 0
Dagon Forest of Doom 1800 6000
Death Tower of Death 4400 0
Stella & Loretta Master’s Keep 2500 0
Whip’s Memory Master’s Keep 5000 0
The Creature Dark Academy 4000 5000
Mummy Man Forgotten City 4500 5000
Werewolf 13th Street 4500 6000
Medusa Burnt Paradise 3500 6000
Brauner Master’s Keep 6000 0
Dracula & Death Master’s Keep 6666 0
True Dracula Master’s Keep 6666 0
Balore Nest of Evil 3000 2000
Gergoth Nest of Evil 3800 2500
Zephyr Nest of Evil 3210 3210
Aguni Nest of Evil 4000 3500
Abaddon Nest of Evil 5000 4000
Fake Trevor Nest of Evil 3800 3000
Fake Grant Nest of Evil 3800 3000
Fake Sypha Nest of Evil 3200 3000
Doppelganger Nest of Evil 2000 2000

[edit] Related Pages

[edit] Related Products

[edit] References

  1. ↑ Jeux France. April 21, 2006. Un nouveau Castlevania sur Nintendo DS
  2. ↑ Nintendo Power. Issue #204, June 2006. 31-33.
  3. ↑ Nintendo Power. Issue #204, June 2006. 31-33.
  4. ↑ Konami press release. April 21, 2006. Castlevania returns to the Nintendo DS with Portrait of Ruin
  5. ↑ Nintendo Power. Issue #211, January 2007. 31-33.

[edit] External links

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