How To Climb The Clock Tower In Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

Having made your way into Dracula's Castle, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse throws a rather huge curveball almost immediately: a long ascent up the Clock Tower. Now, veterans of the metroidvania series will know making it to the top is no easy feat, with these areas typically housing some fiendish spike traps, flying enemies, and large drops. The Clock Tower in Belmont's Curse is the most devilish yet, with spinning blades ready to slice you up if you so much as brush past them. On top of that, you've been challenged by the Zealot, a previous boss who says he'll only fight you at the summit. Naturally, you want all of Dracula's minions dead, so here's how to reach the Clock Tower's peak. Occasionally, you'll need to use enemies as stepping stones to reach the top. How to reach the top of the Clock Tower From the get-go, there are perils to heading up the Clock Tower. The first room has giant iron fists that pound the ground whenever you get close. They won't kill you, but they do hurt a lot. The first vertical room has some Medusa Heads you can latch onto to get some height, but be careful of the spinning blades in the middle of the giant wheels. You'll also need to duck under the sp…

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