How To Solve The Star Chart Puzzles In Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a Metroidvania game on Nintendo Switch that continues the franchise’s tradition of hiding multiple endings and secret content behind challenging puzzles and cryptic requirements. The game combines gothic horror themes with gameplay centered on map-based exploration, combat encounters, leveling systems, and weapon forging—mechanics echoing classic entries like Symphony of the Night.
The game features several types of gated challenges. Star Chart puzzles in the Library require players to trace constellations using glyphs surrounding planetary spheres, with solutions either discovered through exploration or referenced in guides. The Judge Arcana card—necessary for accessing the best ending—demands significant backtracking and mastery of advanced skills including the Arcane Whip, dashing, double-jumping, and Holy Light abilities. These upgrades are primarily located in optional, difficult platforming puzzle areas throughout Dracula’s castle.
Following series tradition, unlocking the best ending requires completing a comprehensive checklist of requirements and collecting specific items, adding considerable replayability for completionists. Gaming outlets including GameSpot and Nintendo Life have published detailed guides and analysis covering the game’s puzzle solutions and ending requirements. Reviews describe Belmont’s Curse as a “pro-grade Metroidvania” featuring well-designed mechanics and challenging gameplay, though the steep learning curve may challenge some players. The game employs a “live, die, repeat” gameplay loop where players gradually accumulate strength and abilities to overcome increasingly difficult obstacles.