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Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is an action-adventure game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Konami. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 153 DS action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the DS you can also try Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made LovePlus, Lost in Blue and Frogger for the DS.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin cheats & codes
181 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Gold | 021121C4
0098967F |
|---|---|
| Unlock All Modes | 2213D359
0000007F |
| Minimum Time in Boss Rush Mode | 020FC514
00000000 |
| Open All Doors, Gates, and Barriers | 22111BA8
000000FF |
| Sanctuary Charges Instantly v1 | 120FCCCA
00000000 |
| Enable Castle Maps (Default) | 121119D0
000000FF |
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin walkthroughs & guides
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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin FAQ
When did Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin come out on the DS?
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin multiplayer?
Yes. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.