Massive game, bigger than you think! (Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (DS))

Member Name: tipples

Product:	Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (DS)
Date:	15/10/08 (23 review reads)
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Advantages: Keeps you interested with different scenery/enemies/quests

Disadvantages: Gameplay would be improved if the DS had a bigger screen

I bought this game a while ago and was hooked from start to finish. During gameplay you can play as Jonathan or Charlotte, or both together. Some parts can only be completed as a team. There are literally hundreds of items to find - weapons, armour, spells and each has it's own strengths/weaknesses or is suited for a particular part of the game. The game lasted a long time, and the 'worlds' are expansive and each one features different enemies, again with different strengths and weaknesses. The key to this game is to pay attention to your enemies & items guides, as this is crucial to defeating enemies, especiall the end of level bosses. The game is well laid out and has frequent save points to avoid the frustration of dying when you haven't saved for ages. There are also portals to transport you between parts of the worlds, which also cuts down on the frustration of retracing your steps to either re-visit a location or pick up something you've missed. There are also mini-quests which help in the skills/experience development of your characters - these are a good filler for when the main quest gets trick and you need a break or to figure out what to do next. All in all, a really good game, and one that could be played again without being boring!

Summary: Hours of supernatural fun!