Platformer · 2006
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Celebrating 20 years of vampire hunting action, the legendary Castlevania series is back with an all-new action packed adventure. Take control of two heroes, Jonathan Morris, a vampire hunter and his close friend Charlotte Orlean, a girl with tremendous magical ability. Amidst the chaos of World War II, two mysterious…
Key facts
- Released
- 5 December 2006
- Genre
- Platformer · Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 5 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Konami Digital Entertainment
- Publisher
- Konami
- Critics
- Metacritic 85
Why play it
- Metacritic 85 — critics loved it
- A 2006 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin?
Expect about 5 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin with friends?
No, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin on?
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is available on Nintendo.
Is Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 85.
What games are like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin?
In the same spirit: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate.



