How Long to Beat Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
The game takes about 12-15 hours in a single playthrough. The time will depend on how much you explore the areas and how fast you can beat the bosses. There is also an achievement for being able to finish the game in under 4 hours. It will also depend on which ending you are aiming to get.
Game Length Breakdown
| Goal | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Ending | You want to see the ending where things do not go well. | 3-5 hours |
| Normal Ending, Main Story Only | Your only focus is to complete the main objectives and finish the game. | 12-15 hours |
| Normal Ending + Collectibles | The normal ending with side exploration. | 17-20 hours |
| True Ending + Collectibles | The intended ending of the game with side exploration | 19-22 hours |
Estimated Playtime Per Area
Below are estimated playtimes in each area of the map.
- Paris Streets - 2 hours
- Holy Innocents Cemetery - 2 hours
- Catacombs - 1 hours
- Main Hall - 1 hours
- Clock Tower - 2 hours
- Library - 1 hour
- Hall of Mirrors - 1 hour
- Notre-Dame - 1.5 hours
- Notre-Dame (w/ True Ending) - 2 hours
Replay Value and Time to Get All Trophies
You can replay the game if you're interested in challenging yourself by acquiring all the collectibles and obtaining all the achievements and trophies. The playtime will go down as you will be more familiar with the lay of the land and can skip dialogue.
A 100% playthrough may take about 20-22 hours in total with the repeated playthroughs for the achievements, as well as watching all the endings available.
Related Guides
Game Overview
| Game Overview | |
|---|---|
| Is it Metroidvania? | What is the Combat Like? |
| Is it Multiplayer? | Is it Steam Deck compatible? |
| Is there Character Creation? | Game Controls |
| Game Length | |
