Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin


Another side-scrolling, vampire-hunting excursion that plays like the previous games with subtle tweaks. We couldn't be happier.

Available on: DS
Genre: Action
Release date: December 05, 2006
Published by: Konami 
Developed by: Konami 
Franchise: Castlevania
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
1 player Solo
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ESRB Rating
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is rated:
Teen
Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Violence