Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Walkthrough - The Ultimate Guide

Introduction

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is a side-scrolling action game released for the Nintendo DS in 2006. It is the eighth installment in the Castlevania series and a prequel to Castlevania: Bloodlines. The game follows the story of Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of Dracula's castle.

Walkthrough

Prologue

• Start at the Entrance of Dracula's Castle.
• Meet Charlotte Aulin and follow her to the Library.
• Defeat the Librarian and obtain the Key of Blood.
• Use the Key of Blood to open the door to the Ritual Room.
• Witness the resurrection of Dracula.

Chapter 1: The Cursed Castle

• Explore the Castle and defeat the enemies within.
• Find the Silver Ring in the Underground Chapel.
• Use the Silver Ring to weaken Dracula in the Ritual Room.
• Defeat Dracula and obtain his soul.

Chapter 2: The Land of Shadows

• Enter the Land of Shadows through the mirror in the Underground Chapel.
• Defeat the Shadow Creature and obtain the Shadow Crystal.
• Use the Shadow Crystal to open the door to the Castle Corridor.
• Defeat the Giant Bat and obtain the Bat Fang.

Chapter 3: The Tower of Eternity

• Enter the Tower of Eternity through the door in the Castle Corridor.
• Defeat the Puppet Master and obtain the Puppet String.
• Use the Puppet String to open the door to the Clock Tower.
• Defeat the Clockwork Golem and obtain the Clock Gear.

Chapter 4: The Heart of the Castle

• Enter the Heart of the Castle through the door in the Clock Tower.
• Defeat the Giant Skull and obtain the Skull Necklace.
• Use the Skull Necklace to open the door to the Throne Room.
• Defeat Dracula and obtain his heart.

Chapter 5: The Final Battle

• Return to the Entrance of Dracula's Castle.
• Use Dracula's heart to open the door to the Final Chamber.
• Defeat Dracula once and for all.

Epilogue

• Watch the ending cutscene.
• Return to the title screen.

Tips and Tricks

• Use Jonathan's whip for long-range attacks and Charlotte's spells for close-range attacks.
• Upgrade your weapons and abilities as often as possible.
• Don't be afraid to use the dodge roll to avoid enemy attacks.
• Take advantage of the game's combo system to deal massive damage.
• Pay attention to your surroundings and use the environment to your advantage.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Don't try to fight every enemy. Sometimes it's better to just run past them.
• Don't be greedy. Don't try to get too many hits in before dodging.
• Don't be afraid to use items. They can save your life in a pinch.
• Don't give up! The game can be challenging, but it's also very rewarding.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Beautiful graphics and music
• Fun and engaging gameplay
• Lots of replay value
• Great story

Cons:

• Can be difficult at times
• Some bosses are frustrating
• Not as long as some other Castlevania games