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so while the main castle isn't as big as in dawn of sorrow, the game area is actually bigger. just like symphony of the night & dawn of sorrow (and apparently aria of sorrow but never played that) -- it's a blast. you will love this. lots of sidequests & secrets, it uses the same levelling up system & map systems of the others, but there are warp rooms to different areas, too. totally awesome purchase for ds, makes my daily train rides go by so fast.
I got this game on the recommendation of my daughter's boyfriend. I would recommend this game, but if you're not very experienced, like myself, be prepared to spend some time on it. It's a bit challenging for me as I'm not very experienced with these things (I'm 47). I had just finished "Legend of Zelda, Phantom Hourglass" (five stars there), and was looking for another game. I enjoy this game because of the puzzles and the ease of use of the characters. 'Course that's not a bad thing either.
If you've never played a Castlevania game before, they revolve around exploration of a Dracula's castle. I'm a huge fan of Castlevania and this one does not dissappoint. You also control 2 different characters, which is new. Castlevania - Portrait of Ruin is a game for the Nintendo DS, rated Teen. I felt like this added a unique aspect to the game and allowed the developers to change up the scenery instead of the typical castle. This aspect is ok, I felt like I could do without it. It didn't really add anything new or different.
It has some interesting aspects that are new to the series. You play as Jonathan and Charlotte as a type of co-op. The title, "Portrait of Ruin," is used because although the story takes place in Dracula's castle, there are many portraits that take you into little mini zones you must clear. Overall if you're looking for a great exploration action game then Castlevania - Portrait of Ruin is for you.
Characters may be swapped on the fly, and both can be used at once (with the decent AI controlling the second character).Characters become stronger as they gain experience and level up, so even if the player gets stuck at a boss, (s)he can grind for a level or two and try again.Level design and enemy design are superb.Unfortunately, the game is pretty linear. His secondary ability, typically use of thrown weapons, also depends on the player's selection. This is a great game that allows for plenty of customization.Jonathan's numerous weapons are varied in attack power, range, and speed. Though Charlotte's weapons offer much less variety, her spells are diverse and powerful. Although all explored areas may be revisited easily (through waypoints), most unexplored areas will be blocked off until specific abilities are gained.
where to start, the heart of the game with johnathan and charlotte has enough secret areas to explore without getting dull. theres also enough unlockable characters for replayability, and this is where the game really becomes challenging. using richter and maria which are unable to use potions or the desimating magic attacks of charlotte only adds to that challenge.personally i like using richter and maria far more then the intended characters, if only for the added diffaculty.this game is quite a blast, with an excellent, and beautifully told story.portrait of ruin may not be another symphony of the night (PS1) but it is a wonderful addition to the castlevania series, and a deffinate must get.
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