Escape from Castle Claymount Walkthrough: Your Complete Guide to Freedom (2026)

Castle Claymount isn’t just another escape room game, it’s a dungeon-crawling puzzle gauntlet that’s been stumping players since its 2025 release. Whether you’re stuck on that chandelier puzzle in the Great Hall or can’t figure out how to dodge the tower guardian’s attack patterns, this escape castle claymount walkthrough has you covered. We’ll break down every chapter, puzzle solution, and enemy encounter so you can make it out alive without having to restart for the twentieth time. This guide is current as of the March 2026 patch (v1.3.2), which adjusted some puzzle timings and enemy AI patterns. Let’s get you out of this medieval nightmare.

Getting Started: Essential Tips Before You Begin

Before you jump into your escape attempt, understanding a few core systems will save you hours of frustration. Castle Claymount punishes impatience but rewards observation.

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Understanding the Castle Layout

Castle Claymount is structured across six major areas: the Dungeon, Armory, Great Hall, Library, Tower, and Courtyard. Each zone connects linearly, but the game lets you backtrack freely once areas are unlocked. The castle follows a vertical progression, you’ll start at the lowest point (the dungeon cell) and work your way up to the tower before descending to the courtyard for the final encounter.

Pay attention to the environment markers: torches with blue flames indicate save points, while red banners mark areas with patrolling enemies. The game autosaves at chapter transitions, but manual saves at blue-flame torches are critical before puzzle sections. Missing a save before a difficult sequence means replaying entire segments.

The minimap (enabled in options by default) shows explored rooms in gray and unexplored areas in black. Yellow dots indicate collectibles you’ve missed, which only appear after you’ve visited a room once. This makes backtracking for achievements much easier in later playthroughs.

Controls and Game Mechanics

Movement and interaction are straightforward: WASD or left stick for movement, E or X/A to interact, and Tab or Select for inventory. The crouch button (Ctrl or B/Circle) is essential for stealth sections, guards have a vision cone that shrinks significantly when you’re crouched behind cover.

Inventory management matters more than you’d think. You can only carry eight items at once, and key quest items don’t stack. Drop non-essential items in safe rooms (areas without enemies) if your inventory fills up. The game will mark dropped items on your map with a white icon, so you won’t lose track.

The examine system lets you rotate and inspect items in your inventory, critical for finding hidden engravings, secret compartments, or clues written on objects. Many puzzles require you to examine items closely rather than just collecting them. Hold the right mouse button or right trigger while an item is selected to enter examine mode.

Quick-time events (QTEs) appear during guard encounters and the final boss fight. The March 2026 patch increased the input window by 0.3 seconds, making them more forgiving, but you’ll still need decent reflexes. Button prompts flash twice before you need to input them, use that as your cue.

Chapter 1: The Dungeon Cell – Breaking Free

You wake up in a damp cell with nothing but your wits and a sense of impending doom. This tutorial chapter teaches you the basics while setting the game’s tone.

Finding the Hidden Key

Inspect your cell thoroughly. The loose brick is on the wall opposite your starting position, three rows up from the floor and two bricks left of the barred window. It’s slightly darker than surrounding bricks, the lighting makes it easier to spot if you adjust camera angles.

Interact with the brick to pull it out, revealing a small cavity. Inside you’ll find the Rusty Shiv (your first weapon, mostly useless) and a Folded Parchment. Examine the parchment in your inventory by rotating it 180 degrees, there’s writing on the back that reads “Where iron meets stone, count the serpents.”

This clue refers to the cell door’s lock mechanism. Inspect the door closely and you’ll notice serpent engravings around the keyhole, count them carefully. There are seven serpents total, though the lighting obscures two on the lower-right corner.

The skeleton in the corner isn’t just set dressing. Search it to find the Bent Lockpick tucked under the ribcage. You’ll need this and the serpent count for the next step.

Solving the Lock Puzzle

Interact with the cell door to trigger the lock puzzle. This is a rotating dial mechanism with Roman numerals I through XII. Based on your parchment clue and serpent count, you need to set the dial to VII (7 in Roman numerals).

Rotate the dial clockwise until the pointer aligns with VII, then use your Bent Lockpick on the keyhole. The lockpick will break (scripted event), but the mechanism clicks open. The game teaches you here that not all items are reusable, some are single-purpose tools.

Exit your cell into the dungeon corridor. Two paths branch here: left leads to a dead-end storage room with your first Health Potion and a Torch (take both), while right progresses the story. Grab the supplies, then head right toward the staircase leading up to the Armory level.

Chapter 2: The Armory – Gathering Resources

The Armory introduces stealth mechanics and real combat options. Rush through here and you’ll trigger multiple guard encounters that can drain your limited health.

Avoiding the Patrolling Guards

As you enter the Armory hall, a cutscene shows two guards on patrol routes. The game doesn’t explicitly tell you this, but their patterns are fixed and predictable, they follow 30-second loops. Wait and observe from the doorway before moving.

The first guard patrols the left corridor between two weapon racks. His route takes him away from you for about 12 seconds, that’s your window. Crouch (essential, or he’ll hear footsteps on the stone floor) and move along the right wall to the first alcove. There’s a suit of armor here you can hide behind.

The second guard stands near the central table, occasionally turning to inspect wall-mounted weapons. His blind spot is directly behind the support pillar to his right. Time your movement when he turns toward the north wall, you’ll have roughly 8 seconds to sprint-crouch past him to the next doorway.

If you’re spotted, a QTE initiates. Hit the prompted button (varies by platform) to shove the guard into a weapon rack, stunning him for 5 seconds. This gives you time to flee into the next room, which triggers a checkpoint. The guards won’t follow past room transitions.

For players who struggle with stealth timing, there’s an alternate route: the ventilation grate in the starting corridor’s ceiling. You’ll need to stack two crates (found against the east wall) to reach it, but it bypasses both guards entirely. Many gaming guides on sites like Game Rant suggest this safer approach for casual playthroughs.

Collecting Essential Items and Weapons

Once past the guards, you’ll enter the weapon storage chamber. This room is safe, no enemies spawn here. Prioritize these items:

Critical pickups:

• Iron Sword (weapon rack, center of room) – Your first real weapon, deals 15 damage per hit vs. the Rusty Shiv’s 3 damage
• Leather Armor (mannequin, northwest corner) – Reduces incoming damage by 25%
• Armory Key (desk drawer, requires lockpicking minigame) – Unlocks the south exit
• 2x Health Potions (shelf behind desk)
• Map Fragment 1/6 (collectible, on the map table) – Required for 100% completion

The lockpicking minigame for the desk drawer is simple: rotate the lockpick with the mouse or right stick until you feel controller vibration (or see the icon flash on PC). Hold that position and turn the lock with the A/D keys or left stick. You have unlimited attempts, but each failure adds time.

The Ornate Dagger on the high shelf is optional but valuable, it’s a throwable weapon that deals 20 damage and can distract guards. You’ll need to climb the ladder (interact prompt appears when you’re close enough) to reach it.

Before leaving, check the wall panel behind the armor mannequin. It’s a false wall that opens if you press the slightly protruding stone. Inside is Treasure Chest #1 containing 50 gold and a Ruby Ring (sell later for 150 gold or keep for the good ending, more on that in the endings section).

Use the Armory Key on the south door and proceed to the Great Hall.

Chapter 3: The Great Hall – Navigating the Main Floor

The Great Hall is where Castle Claymount’s puzzle difficulty ramps up. This is the castle’s central hub, and you’ll pass through here multiple times during your escape.

The Chandelier Puzzle Solution

The Great Hall features a massive chandelier suspended above a sealed floor grate. Your objective is to lower the chandelier, break it, and access the grate to reach the secret passage below.

First, locate the four chain winches positioned at each corner of the hall:

1. Northeast winch (behind the torn tapestry) – Accessible immediately
2. Northwest winch (on the balcony level) – Requires climbing the west staircase
3. Southeast winch (blocked by furniture) – Push the heavy table aside (hold interact button)
4. Southwest winch (inside the servant’s corridor) – Door unlocked with the Great Hall Key found on the mantle

The trick: you can’t just turn all four winches. Each winch controls chain tension, and the puzzle requires balancing the weight. Turn each winch until you hear a click, then immediately move to the next one. The sequence matters because the chains slowly loosen over time (about 15 seconds each).

Correct sequence (post-patch v1.3.2):

1. Northeast winch – 3 full rotations
2. Southwest winch – 2 full rotations
3. Northwest winch – 3 full rotations
4. Southeast winch – 2 full rotations

If done correctly within the time limit, the chandelier descends rapidly and crashes onto the floor, shattering and revealing the grate entrance. If you mess up the sequence, the chandelier resets and you’ll need to start over. Detailed puzzle solutions like these are commonly found in comprehensive resources on Shacknews, where veteran players share optimized strategies.

Unlocking the Secret Passage

With the chandelier down, interact with the floor grate. It’s locked from below (because of course it is). Examine the grate closely, there are four gem sockets arranged in a cardinal pattern.

You need to find four colored gems scattered around the Great Hall:

• Red Gem – Inside the fireplace (use your torch to clear the ash pile)
• Blue Gem – Behind the portrait above the mantle (examine and tilt it to reveal a hidden shelf)
• Green Gem – In the knight statue’s hand on the east side (climb the statue using the shield as a foothold)
• Yellow Gem – Under the piano lid in the music alcove

Once you’ve collected all four, return to the grate. The socket pattern matches a color wheel: Red on top (north), Blue on right (east), Yellow on bottom (south), Green on left (west). Insert the gems in their respective sockets.

The grate unlocks with a satisfying clunk. Descend the ladder into the underground passage, which leads directly to the Library entrance. Before you go down, make sure you’ve grabbed Map Fragment 2/6 from the music alcove, it’s on the sheet music stand.

Chapter 4: The Library – Decoding Ancient Clues

The Library is pure puzzle-solving with no combat encounters. Take your time here, rushing leads to mistakes that’ll force you to restart the entire chapter.

Finding All Hidden Books

The Library contains hundreds of books, but only five are relevant to progression. Each book is marked with a golden bookmark visible when you’re within 3 meters.

Locations of the five key books:

1. “Chronicles of Claymount” – Main desk, center of the room (can’t miss this one)
2. “The Serpent’s Code” – Second floor, History section, blue spine between two red books
3. “Alchemy and Elements” – Ground floor, eastern alcove, lying open on a reading table
4. “Architectural Blueprints of the Tower” – Hidden room behind the rotating bookshelf (east wall, push the green book to reveal the door)
5. “Lord Claymount’s Journal” – Locked glass case near the fireplace (use the Library Key found under the main desk’s false bottom)

Read each book fully, the game tracks this for an achievement, and you’ll need specific information from them for the cipher puzzle. “The Serpent’s Code” in particular contains a crucial cipher key reference.

Solving the Bookshelf Cipher

With all five books collected, approach the large ornate bookshelf on the north wall. Interacting with it reveals a cipher lock with twelve letter slots and symbols above each slot.

The solution comes from combining clues across multiple books:

• “Chronicles of Claymount” mentions Lord Claymount’s motto: “Wisdom Through Chains”
• “The Serpent’s Code” provides the cipher key: A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.
• “Architectural Blueprints” shows the symbols corresponding to numbers

The symbols above the slots spell out a number sequence when decoded: 23-9-19-4-15-13-20-8-18-15-21-7-8 (WISDOMTHROUGH). Yes, it’s literally the motto. Enter each letter by rotating the dials to match.

Correct solution (letter by letter):
W-I-S-D-O-M-T-H-R-O-U-G-H

Once entered correctly, the bookshelf slides aside revealing a spiral staircase. This leads directly to the Tower level. Before ascending, grab Treasure Chest #2 from the newly revealed alcove (contains Ancient Amulet and 75 gold) and Map Fragment 3/6 from the mantle.

Chapter 5: The Tower – Ascending to Higher Ground

The Tower combines environmental hazards with the game’s first major combat encounter. This chapter has the highest death rate according to developer stats shared in early 2026.

Navigating the Spiral Staircase Traps

The spiral staircase features rotating blade traps, collapsing steps, and arrow launchers. There’s a rhythm to it, but the March 2026 patch adjusted trap timing slightly, so older video guides might be off by a second or two.

Blade traps (sections 1-3 of the staircase): These rotate on fixed 6-second intervals. Stand still and watch the pattern twice before attempting. Sprint during the 3-second safe window when the blades retract into the wall. Don’t jump, jumping makes you move unpredictably and often into the blade path.

Collapsing steps (sections 4-6): Certain stone steps are darker and have visible cracks. These collapse 1 second after you step on them. The safe route alternates: left step, right step, left step, center step, right step. Walk, don’t run, running skips steps and triggers multiple collapses.

Arrow launchers (sections 7-9): Triggered by pressure plates (slightly raised floor tiles). You can either memorize the safe path or use a trick: throw your Ornate Dagger ahead to trigger plates remotely. The arrows fire in a straight line, so you can then walk safely along the wall.

At the top of the staircase, you’ll find a checkpoint torch (use it.) and a door leading to the Tower Guardian’s chamber. Stock up on health before entering, there’s a crate with 2x Health Potions next to the torch.

Defeating the Tower Guardian

The Tower Guardian is a hulking armored knight with 200 HP and three attack patterns. This is your first mandatory boss fight.

Phase 1 (200-120 HP):

• Overhead Slam: Telegraphed by a 1.5-second windup. Dodge-roll sideways (don’t back up, his range is deceptive). Punish with 2-3 sword strikes.
• Horizontal Sweep: Attacks from left to right. Duck under it (crouch button) and strike his exposed back.
• Pattern: He alternates between these two attacks randomly.

Phase 2 (120-50 HP):

• He gains a Shield Bash that stuns you for 3 seconds if it connects. Watch for him raising his shield to chest height, dodge backward.
• Attacks come faster with reduced cooldowns. Play more defensively and only commit to 1-2 hits per opening.

Phase 3 (50-0 HP):

• Enters Berserker Mode: all attacks deal 50% more damage, but his defense drops. He’s also more aggressive.
• New attack: Spin Slash – continuous spinning for 4 seconds. Just back away until it ends.
• Focus on dodging and chip damage. Heal when he’s recovering from Spin Slash.

Pro tip: The pillars around the arena can be used for cover. Bait his Overhead Slam into a pillar, it’ll stun him for 4 seconds, giving you a huge damage window. You can repeat this 2-3 times before pillars crumble.

Defeat him to obtain the Tower Key and Guardian’s Greatsword (30 damage, but slower than the Iron Sword, personal preference). The exit door unlocks, leading to the Courtyard. Grab Map Fragment 4/6 from the Guardian’s throne before leaving.

Chapter 6: The Courtyard – The Final Escape

You’re almost free. The Courtyard is the final area, featuring an environmental puzzle and the game’s climactic boss fight against Lord Claymount himself.

Lowering the Drawbridge

The Courtyard is open-air with the castle gate directly ahead, blocked by a raised drawbridge. The mechanism is damaged, so you’ll need to manually operate it using three winch stations positioned around the perimeter.

First, eliminate or avoid the four guards patrolling the courtyard. By this point, you should be well-equipped enough to fight them head-on (15 HP each, basic attack patterns). Stealth is still an option if you prefer, use the hay carts and stone walls as cover.

Winch station locations:

1. West wall – Behind the overturned cart, partially hidden by vines
2. East wall – Inside the guard tower (accessible via ladder)
3. North wall – Next to the gatehouse entrance

Unlike the chandelier puzzle, these winches must be turned simultaneously. The game expects you to have noticed the pressure plate mechanism in the center of the courtyard. Place heavy objects (barrels, stone blocks) on the three pressure plates to lock each winch in place after turning it.

Sequence:

1. Turn the west winch until it clicks, then immediately place a barrel on the west pressure plate (within 10 seconds or it resets)
2. Repeat for east and north winches
3. Once all three are locked, the drawbridge lowers halfway but jams

This triggers the cutscene where Lord Claymount appears, furious at your escape attempt. Boss fight time.

Boss Fight: Lord Claymount Strategy

Lord Claymount is significantly tougher than the Tower Guardian, with 350 HP and a mix of magic and melee attacks. Many players consider this one of the toughest fights in indie games, similar to challenging encounters featured on Game8 tier lists.

Phase 1 (350-200 HP):

• Fireball: Ranged attack with 2-second charge time. Dodge sideways or hide behind the stone pillars (they absorb the hit).
• Sword Combo: Three-hit melee combo. Block the first two, dodge-roll away from the third (it’s unblockable).
• Summon Minions: Spawns two skeleton soldiers. Kill them quickly or they’ll overwhelm you.

Phase 2 (200-80 HP):

• Gains Lightning Strike: targets your position with a 1-second delay. Keep moving, standing still is death.
• Teleport: He’ll vanish and reappear behind you. Listen for the audio cue (a whispering sound) and immediately turn and block.
• Fireballs now come in volleys of three. Pillars are your best friend here.

Phase 3 (80-0 HP):

• Enraged State: Attacks are faster and deal more damage.
• New attack: Dark Explosion: AoE centered on him. When you see him glow purple, sprint to maximum distance (at least 10 meters) or take massive damage.
• He stops summoning minions, so it’s pure one-on-one.

Winning strategy:

• Prioritize dodging over attacking. His patterns punish greed.
• Use pillars to break line-of-sight for ranged attacks.
• Save your Health Potions for Phase 3.
• When he’s charging Lightning Strike or Dark Explosion, that’s your opening for 3-4 hits.
• The Guardian’s Greatsword’s slower speed can be a liability here, Iron Sword’s speed is often better for hit-and-run tactics.

After defeating Lord Claymount, a cutscene plays showing the drawbridge lowering completely. Walk across it to trigger the ending sequence (which varies based on your choices, see the Alternate Endings section).

Alternate Endings and Secret Routes

Castle Claymount features three distinct endings based on your actions throughout the game. Your choices about collectibles and NPC interactions determine which ending you receive.

Standard Ending (“Escape”):

Simply complete the game by defeating Lord Claymount and crossing the drawbridge. You escape, but the castle remains cursed. The final cutscene shows the castle gates closing behind you as ominous music plays. Credits roll.

Bad Ending (“Corrupted Freedom”):

If you collected the Cursed Crown (hidden in the Library’s secret basement, accessible only by solving the optional mirror puzzle) and equipped it during the final boss fight, you’ll trigger this ending. You defeat Lord Claymount but become corrupted by the crown’s power. The cutscene shows your character claiming the castle as the new lord. This unlocks New Game+ mode.

How to Unlock the Good Ending

The good ending (“True Freedom”) requires completing several optional objectives throughout your playthrough:

Requirements:

1. Collect all 6 Map Fragments – Locations listed throughout this castle claymount walkthrough
2. Keep the Ruby Ring from the Armory (don’t sell it)
3. Find and free the Imprisoned Knight in the Library’s hidden basement (he’s in the cell behind the mirror puzzle)
4. Collect the Ancient Amulet from the Library treasure chest
5. Defeat Lord Claymount without using any Health Potions during the final fight (hard mode challenge)

Once all requirements are met, after defeating Lord Claymount, you’ll unlock a bonus area: The Inner Sanctum. Here you’ll find Lord Claymount’s phylactery, destroy it using the combined power of the Ruby Ring and Ancient Amulet to permanently lift the castle’s curse.

The good ending cutscene shows the castle transforming from dark and foreboding to bright and restored. The Imprisoned Knight thanks you and reveals he was the rightful heir. You’re rewarded with unique armor cosmetics and the “True Hero” achievement (3.2% unlock rate on Steam as of March 2026).

Secret Route – Pacifist Path:

There’s also a hidden pacifist route where you avoid killing any guards throughout the entire game. This is extremely difficult and requires perfect stealth execution in the Armory and Courtyard chapters. Successfully completing a pacifist run unlocks the “Ghost of Claymount” achievement and an alternate dialogue with Lord Claymount where you can convince him to stand down through dialogue choices instead of fighting. This results in a unique peaceful ending cutscene.

Hidden Collectibles and Achievements

Castle Claymount has 23 achievements, many tied to collectibles and optional challenges. Completionists will need multiple playthroughs to unlock everything.

All Treasure Chest Locations

There are 8 treasure chests scattered throughout the castle, each containing valuable items and contributing to the “Treasure Hunter” achievement.

Treasure chest locations:

1. Armory – Behind the false wall panel (see Chapter 2 details)
2. Library – In the alcove revealed by solving the bookshelf cipher
3. Great Hall – Inside the fireplace after extinguishing the flames (use the water bucket from the servant’s corridor)
4. Dungeon – Return to the starting cell area after obtaining the Master Key from Lord Claymount: chest is in the warden’s office
5. Tower – Midway up the spiral staircase, behind a cracked wall (attack it to break through)
6. Courtyard – Inside the well (throw a rope down, found near the guard tower)
7. Library Secret Basement – Behind the Imprisoned Knight’s cell
8. Inner Sanctum (Good ending route only) – Final chest before the phylactery chamber

Map Fragment locations (all 6 required for good ending):

1. Armory – On the map table in weapon storage
2. Great Hall – Music alcove, on the sheet music stand
3. Library – On the fireplace mantle after solving the bookshelf puzzle
4. Tower – On the Guardian’s throne after defeating him
5. Courtyard – Inside the guard tower, second floor
6. Secret Basement – On the alchemy table near the mirror puzzle

Other notable collectibles:

• Lore Scrolls (12 total) – Provide backstory about the castle’s curse and Lord Claymount’s fall from grace. Found on bookshelves, desks, and hidden alcoves throughout the game.
• Weapon Upgrades (5 total) – Blacksmith kits that permanently increase weapon damage by +5. Located in treasure chests and secret areas.
• Cosmetic Armor Sets (3 total) – Knight Set (Armory secret), Scholar Set (Library), Royal Set (Good ending reward).

Achievement tips:

• “Speed Runner” (complete game under 60 minutes) – Skip all optional content, memorize puzzle solutions, use the ventilation route in the Armory.
• “Untouchable” (complete game without dying) – Save frequently, master dodge-rolling, avoid risky fights.
• “Bookworm” (read all lore scrolls and books) – Thorough exploration required: use a checklist.
• “Master Lockpicker” (successfully pick 15 locks without failing) – Practice the lockpicking rhythm in low-stakes situations first.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with a detailed escape from castle claymount walkthrough, certain mistakes trip up players repeatedly. Here’s what to watch out for:

Inventory management failures: The 8-item limit catches people off guard. Don’t hoard items “just in case.” Key quest items (gems, keys, fragments) are essential, but you can safely drop mundane items like extra torches or duplicate weapons. Mark your drop locations mentally or screenshot them.

Missing critical saves: Blue-flame torches exist for a reason. Skipping saves before boss fights or complex puzzle sections means losing 15-30 minutes of progress on death. The game only autosaves at chapter transitions, not within chapters.

Rushing the chandelier puzzle: This is the #1 complaint in community forums. The timer is tight but doable, the mistake is panicking and messing up the rotation counts. Write down the sequence (3-2-3-2) on a sticky note if needed, and practice the route between winches once before starting.

Fighting when you should stealth: Combat drains resources fast, especially early game. The Armory guards aren’t meant to be fought with your starting gear, the game nudges you toward stealth for a reason. If you’re constantly dying to basic guards, you’re approaching encounters wrong.

Selling the Ruby Ring: It’s worth 150 gold, which seems significant in Chapter 2, but you permanently lock yourself out of the good ending. The game doesn’t warn you. If you’re achievement hunting, never sell unique named items.

Wrong gem placement in Great Hall: The color wheel pattern isn’t explained explicitly. Players frequently try to match gem colors to the decorative floor pattern instead of cardinal directions. Remember: Red = North, Blue = East, Yellow = South, Green = West.

Tower Guardian pillar overuse: You can only break 2-3 pillars before the arena becomes too open. If you spam the pillar-stun tactic without finishing him quickly, you’ll be stuck in an open arena with an angry boss. Use it strategically in Phase 1 and save one pillar for Phase 3 emergencies.

Phase 3 Claymount panic: His Dark Explosion looks scarier than it is. The purple glow gives you a solid 2 seconds to create distance, plenty of time if you don’t freeze up. Trust the telegraph, sprint away, then immediately re-engage.

Ignoring examine mode: At least 30% of puzzle solutions require examining items, not just collecting them. If you’re stuck, pull up your inventory and rotate every item, engravings, hidden text, and compartment buttons are often tucked on the backside.

Not reading the patch notes: The March 2026 v1.3.2 update changed puzzle timings, trap intervals, and QTE windows. Older guides from 2025 might have outdated advice. Always verify you’re on the latest patch before following timed strategies.

Conclusion

Escaping Castle Claymount takes patience, observation, and a willingness to experiment with solutions. The game rewards careful exploration over brute-force attempts, and most “difficulty spikes” are really just puzzles you haven’t fully understood yet. Whether you’re going for the speedrun achievement, hunting down all collectibles, or just trying to survive Lord Claymount’s lightning spam, the key is learning from each death and adjusting your approach.

The multiple endings give serious replay value, and the good ending’s requirements ensure you’ve truly mastered every corner of the castle. New Game+ mode (unlocked via the bad ending) adds enemy variants and harder puzzles if you want an even tougher challenge.

Now get out there and reclaim your freedom. The drawbridge awaits.