Frequently Asked Questions [ai04]

Find answers to common questions about Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, including unlocking game modes, defeating tough enemies, activating Japanese voices, and game endings.

Q: How do I unlock the other game modes?

A: Take a look at the Game Modes section in this FAQ.

Q: How do I unlock the Konami Man, Twin Bee and Vic Viper?

A: Check the game modes section.

Q: Some enemies simply won't die, they just fall, then stand up again.

A: Use Charlotte's Sanctuary or Jonathan's Undead Killer to kill those enemies.

Q: In your item lists, you tell me that Vincent sells a particular item, but, I can't find it in the shop!

A: Most items appear when you progress through the main game, while other will only appear once you've bought enough other items in the shop. So, spend your money in the shop.

Q: How do I get the bad ending?

A: Kill Stella & Loretta when fighting them in the boss battle.

Q: How do I activate the Japanese voices?

A: When pressing 'GAME START' in the main menu, hold the L Button.

Q: Does this walkthrough cover all the hidden areas?

A: Yes, it does.

Q: Why have you put the items inside [brackets]?

A: It's easier to see them this way -- for me writing, and for you reading.

Q: I understand what the 100% discovery rate means, but that about the four digits percentage that's displayed on my savegame?

A: This is the discovery rate for all levels combined. Get a 100 % rate in each level, and in Dracula's Castle to get a 1000 % rate.

Q: How Do I win over Stella & Loretta without killing them?

A: Use Charlotte's Sanctuary spell.

Q: Why can't I buy an item you have listed as purchase-able from Vincent?

A: You need more shop points - buy other items to rise your shop points count.

Q: Is this a 3D game?

A: No, the main graphics are 2D, but there are some 3D backgrounds.

Q: I can't seem to successfully input the commands Wind tells me to pull off.

A: Instead of first pressing one direction, then lifting your thumb and continuing with the next direction, roll your thumb instead, as if you were playing a fighting game like The King of Fighters.

Q: Oh no! I ate/used an item that's needed for one of Wind's quest! Help!

A: I won't be able to help you with that. Try getting the item on Wi-Fi.

Q: Ok, so do you play or trade items on Nintendo Wi-Fi?

A: Sorry, I don't play online.

Q: Vincent has been bitten by a vampire! Can i heal him?

A: Yeah, use the Sanctuary spell on him.

Q: What happens if I don't heal Vincent?

A: The good ending changes a bit.

Q: There is something weird with my game! I'm stuck after beating Death!

A: This glitch might happen if you skip the conversation before fighting Death. The only way to fix it, is starting a new savegame. As far as I know, this issue has been fixed in the European release, which is the version I own.

Q: How do I start New Game + after getting the good ending?

A: Press the 'CLEAR' icon next to your savegame.

Q: I heard something about a glitch where you can get many items from Wind..

A: In the North American version of the game you can press START after getting an item from Wind, then repeat to get the item again, as many times as you'd like. This has been fixed in the European version.