Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is the next game in Konami's Castlevania series of video games. The game will be released sometime in November of 2006 for the Nintendo DS.

Story
Portrait of Ruin gives the player control of two different characters: vampire hunter Jonathan Morris and the young sorceress Charlotte Orlean. Jonathan and Charlotte were childhood friends both descended from legendary clans devoted to the protection of mankind against the forces of evil. Jonathan Morris is the son of Castlevania: Bloodlines' hero, John Morris. Unlike the Belmont family, to whom they are related, the Morrises cannot use the legendary "Vampire Killer" whip by default. Charlotte Orlean is descended from the Fernandez/Belnades clan, a bloodline known for their magical prowess.

In 1944 the two heroes must work together to foil a plot, devised by the vampire artist Brauner, to summon Dracula's castle. Brauner's twin daughters, Stella and Loretta, share his conviction to resurrect Dracula in World War II era Europe.

Gameplay
Like "Julius mode" from Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, gamers will be able to switch freely between the two heroes to best utilize their abilities in the battle against the vampires' army. They will also be able to combine their powers to use combo attacks.

Jonathan and Charlotte will explore environs such as Egyptian deserts and misty towns via paintings which Brauner has dispersed throughout the castle. During the adventure, the heroes will fight over 100 enemies. As they progress, the duo will learn new skills and acquire equipment and items.

Portrait of Ruin will support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with either a co-op or versus mode.